Discovering the True Meaning of Success: A Journey from Luck to Destiny One of my all-time favorite Jay-Z songs is a hidden gem called “Lucky Me.” In this powerful and somewhat sarcastic track, Jay-Z delves into the complexities of success, shedding light on the envy, jealousy, and danger that come with it. Despite the external …
The months of haze began in an instant when my horse stumbled while I was shifting my seat. I don’t recall falling, but I remember feeling the leather reins slip through my hand as I hit my thigh on the ground. Then, the impact against the indoor arena wall jolted my back so severely it …
If you were looking for online therapy between 2017 and 2021, it’s likely that you came across BetterHelp. BetterHelp claims to be the largest provider of online therapy, boasting over 2 million users. Once you landed on their website, you would have filled out an intake questionnaire, similar to what you would do at a …
Boost Your Productivity with the Humble To-Do List Productivity is a topic that often leaves people feeling uneasy. From a philosophical standpoint, the concept itself is a nightmare. In American culture, personal productivity is tied to moral value, as if your worth as a person can be measured by the amount and quality of work …
Elon Musk: The Wired Visionary in a World of Fantasy Elon Musk, the enigmatic multi-billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and other influential companies, is often described as being “wired for war.” In a recent biography by Walter Isaacson, Musk’s intense passion for video games is highlighted as a defining characteristic. While Musk’s actions have real-world consequences, …
Since the global emergence of Omicron in 2021, the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has been following a slower and more predictable path. While new variants of interest have come and gone, none have matched Omicron’s extensive mutations or its rapid spread. However, around two weeks ago, a variant descended from BA.2 appeared with 34 mutations in …
The film that piqued the interest of millions of women, including myself, over the weekend was Barbie. A vibrant celebration of friendship, girlhood, and the iconic color pink. However, my editor had a different suggestion. Would I be willing to watch a thought-provoking movie about child sex trafficking, a topic that has sparked online outrage? …
The anti-abortion movement is currently facing the harsh reality that a majority of Americans do not support a complete ban on abortion. This is evident in the recent political outcomes, where voters in several states rejected measures to illegalize abortion. However, despite these setbacks, the movement’s activists remain undeterred and continue to forge ahead in …
In the indie thriller 12 Feet Deep, two sisters find themselves trapped beneath a heavy fiberglass cover in a pool. They struggle, they plead, they even negotiate with a janitor who ends up betraying them. I discovered all of this on TikTok, where I’ve been seeing clips of this obscure, low-budget film circulating on the …
Foraging for wild local produce in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park may seem like a strange idea, but it’s an adventure that’s worth taking. On a recent four-hour foraging tour of the park, led by “Wildman” Steve Brill and his daughter Violet, a group of about 40 of us were led into the less traveled areas of …