Tag Archives: Lazy

Lazy, Weak and Dumb

Posted on July 8, 2012 by AJ Kessler

People overwhelmingly think they’re smarter, stronger, more industrious and better looking than they really are.  To some extent, this is healthy.  If most of us realized how ugly and dumb we really were, we’d have trouble leaving the house, landing … Continue reading →

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Self Delusion And The Dumbest Excuses Ever

Posted on November 9, 2011 by AJ Kessler

You’re almost certain to get two answers if you ask any student why they’re not doing something that would benefit them, whether it’s taking more rigorous (or simply more) classes, getting an internship on the side, working out, joining an … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way to Change Behavior

Posted on September 7, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Barriers.  It’s all about barriers. A barrier is anything that makes an action more difficult.  It can literally be a huge physical barrier, like the Berlin Wall, or it could be nothing but air. If you want to stop eating … Continue reading →

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