Are People Good, Bad, or Somewhere in Between?
The father of modern psychology, Sigmund Freud, asserted that we are “nothing but a band of murderers.” Was he right? Or are people good by nature?
Stefan Veljković, Writer & Translator
I’m Stefan Veljković, born and raised in Kosovska Mitrovica. Father, son, and husband. Translator and content writer, educator and manager. Professor of English language and literature who regularly speaks German, English, and a few other languages. I love driving my bicycle, running, and people who aren’t ashamed to change their minds occasionally.
Four Astonishing Rules for Superior Conversations
What if I told you that conversing superbly with others is a matter of following a particular set of rules? You would understandably tell me something along the lines of: Escort thyself from my existence, and consider not another utterance.
Live Comfortably with the Pro-Discomfort Technique
When was the last time you plowed through a discomfortable situation? Did you befriend your discomfort or throw it out the window? Well, whatever your ache, I may have the cure.
The Science of Apologizing: Why Saying Sorry is Unusually Hard
Yearly, thousands of people die as a result of failing to apologize for their mistakes. I may have made this number up but ask yourself: Do I always say sorry when an apology is due, and why not?
The Markedly Best Methods to Save Yourself From Attention Holes
They’re here, and they’ve come to rob you of your attention. Still, you can resist if you care to ― so here are a few suggestions to save yourself and others.
Guilt-Free Lying May Be Good
If you lie aimlessly, it could be a sign that you are a pathological liar. If you do so occasionally, it’s an omen that you are a human being. Sorry to break it to you.
The Ideal Life: Why It’s So Distant
Do you always have to win and does it feel like a victory every time? I have no clue but I wrote an irritable article about it ― just to show you I’m a know-it-all.
The Likelihood of Everything: How Grannies Change History
You are as unlikely as I am, the tree in the garden or the fish in the deep ocean. “So what?!” you may think. I’m glad you asked.
My 6 Prime Values for Achieving Ample Growth
This is one of those insufferable articles that tell you what to do to lead a delightful and decent life. It doesn’t deliver on its promise but it can’t hurt either.
Stop Trying To Handle Psychopaths: Consider This Instead
We’re surrounded by psychos all day long, every day. But there’s a cunning insight to help you live alongside them. Okay, I might be lying.