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Not everything needs to be optimized

Sometimes it's not a lack of effort, it's a lack of purpose

Jan 25 • Álvaro García

Christmas wasn't always like this

How a party of noise and rebellion ended up domesticated

Dec 24, 2025 • Álvaro García

How social pressure manipulates you

You prefer to fit in rather than be yourself

Nov 6, 2025 • Álvaro García

The old man who moved mountains

The enormous power of discipline

Aug 11, 2025 • Álvaro García

Why experts fail (and why we believe them anyway)

Collective self-deception in times of uncertainty

Jun 20, 2025 • Álvaro García

Never Stop Learning: The Legend of Genghis Khan

How a nomad learned to conquer the world

Jun 2, 2025 • Álvaro García

Mottainai: A legendary samurai's lesson on valuing what you have

Make the most of your resources

Apr 1, 2025 • Álvaro García

A Parisian's journey to Lhasa: How travel can change your life

Distilling books - Number 2

Mar 12, 2025 • Álvaro García

Kepler and the exploration of the cosmos

Notes on giants - Number 8

Feb 16, 2025 • Álvaro García

What if failure is just the first step?

Error is the path to success

Feb 14, 2025 • Álvaro García

3 Timeless Ideas to Solve Problems Before They Occur

Prevention is better than cure

Jan 19, 2025 • Álvaro García

The day there was no news

The true cost of becoming informed

Jan 13, 2025 • Álvaro García

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