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The Ridiculous Things Humans Do While “Waiting Until They’re Ready”

Humans love saying they’re waiting until they’re ready. The strange part is… most of the time they were ready about three years ago.

24 March 2026Read →

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The Art of Playing Small (Even When You’re Clearly Capable of More)

Most people think they’re waiting until they’re ready. But when you look closely, “waiting” often turns out to be a very polite way of playing small.

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The Strange Habit of Making Yourself Smaller Than You Actually Are

Ever notice how quickly people downplay a compliment or soften their own ideas? For many humans, shrinking themselves has quietly become second nature.

24 March 2026Read →