Category Archives: Short Posts

Low Self-Esteem Is the Root of All Problems (Digest)

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 20, 2008

Note: this is the digest version of the extended essay analyzing how self-esteem is the root cause of all personal problems. All your personal struggles boil down to the single cause: a faulty self-esteem. The lower the esteem, the more … Continue reading →

Posted in Dissecting Problems, Good Habits, Bad Habits, Happiness, Know Yourself, Short Posts | Tagged fear, healing, hope, illness, peace, satisfaction, self esteem | 2 Comments

The Folly of Being Likable

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 15, 2008

Imagine yourself on a crowded bus, or a train. You’ve secured yourself a seat. Lots of people standing. One of them is an oldish looking lady, with a few bags that look heavy. You get up out of your seat … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Practices, Mission/Goal-Setting, Short Posts | Tagged goal-setting, observation, satisfaction | 2 Comments

Don’t Try to Be Happy

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 11, 2008

The last of human freedoms – the ability to chose one’s attitude in a given set of circumstances. – Viktor Frankl If you are trying to be happy, that means you are not, currently. You are waiting or searching for … Continue reading →

Posted in Happiness, Short Posts | Tagged Happiness | 5 Comments

Category Archives: Short Posts

Low Self-Esteem Is the Root of All Problems (Digest)

The Folly of Being Likable

Don’t Try to Be Happy

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