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How Reading Can Literally Change Your Brain Chemistry

The science behind books’ brain-boosting powers

May 21, 2024

How Reading Can Literally Change Your Brain Chemistry

May 21, 2024

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Hello, Love

A Harvard Study Reveals the Secret to Being Likable

It’s not being polite, helpful, or having a good sense of humor.

Jan 18, 2023

A Harvard Study Reveals the Secret to Being Likable

Jan 18, 2023

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Stop Buying Courses — Read These Books Instead

Sometimes, reading a good book is enough

Feb 19, 2022

Stop Buying Courses — Read These Books Instead

Feb 19, 2022

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Everything I Know About Life, I Learned from Characters Who Don’t Exist

Made-up lives, genuine lessons

2d ago

Everything I Know About Life, I Learned from Characters Who Don’t Exist

2d ago

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The Art of Slow Reading in a Fast-Paced World

A case for taking your time with a story.

Nov 12, 2024

The Art of Slow Reading in a Fast-Paced World

Nov 12, 2024

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How To Turn Pages, Not Feeds

Read more, scroll less.

Sep 6, 2024

How To Turn Pages, Not Feeds

Sep 6, 2024

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The Startup

Why I Gave up Freelancing After 4 (Very) Succesful Years

When five figures and all the freedom of the world aren’t enough

Aug 29, 2024

Why I Gave up Freelancing After 4 (Very) Succesful Years

Aug 29, 2024

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Why You Should Care About Old Books

And your grandfather’s favorites

Aug 22, 2024

Why You Should Care About Old Books

Aug 22, 2024

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These Books Destroyed and Rebuilt My Mind

Perspective: Forever changed

Aug 15, 2024

These Books Destroyed and Rebuilt My Mind

Aug 15, 2024

Beyond Fine

That strange paradox

Aug 12, 2024

Beyond Fine

Aug 12, 2024

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Why I Absolutely Don’t Recommend Colleen Hoover’s Books

Unpacking the problems with her work

Jul 24, 2024

Why I Absolutely Don’t Recommend Colleen Hoover’s Books

Jul 24, 2024

The Dangers of “Spotting” AI-Written Articles

Why the quest to identify AI-written articles might not be as straightforward — or as harmless — as it seems.

Jul 17, 2024

The Dangers of “Spotting” AI-Written Articles

Jul 17, 2024

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3 Books That Changed My Mental Framework On Information, Goals And Myself

From the stars above to the digital landscapes we navigate daily

Jul 2, 2024

3 Books That Changed My Mental Framework On Information, Goals And Myself

Jul 2, 2024

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Most Women Want a Relationship for the Wrong Reasons

Your intentions matter.

Jun 20, 2024

Most Women Want a Relationship for the Wrong Reasons

Jun 20, 2024

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The Best Reading Advice I’ve Ever Received (From Four Different People)

Including my grandma and a total stranger

Jun 20, 2024

The Best Reading Advice I’ve Ever Received (From Four Different People)

Jun 20, 2024

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Hello, Love

Is Cheating Linked With (Low) Emotional Intelligence?

The psychological underpinnings of cheating.

Jun 17, 2024

Is Cheating Linked With (Low) Emotional Intelligence?

Jun 17, 2024

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I See Past Versions of Myself Reflected in My Book Choices

How literature mirrors the inner self

Jun 11, 2024

I See Past Versions of Myself Reflected in My Book Choices

Jun 11, 2024

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The Taoist Online

A Step Forward Is Always a Step in the Right Direction

Or, why you need to celebrate your small wins

Jun 9, 2024

A Step Forward Is Always a Step in the Right Direction

Jun 9, 2024

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The Not-So-Glamorous Reality of Being Your Own Boss

Mistakes and lessons from my early days

Jun 8, 2024

The Not-So-Glamorous Reality of Being Your Own Boss

Jun 8, 2024

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What Modern Leaders Can Learn from Ancient Myths

Where mythology meets leadership

Jun 2, 2024

What Modern Leaders Can Learn from Ancient Myths

Jun 2, 2024

Margaret Pan

Margaret Pan

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I write about books, relationships, and personal development. Contact: margaretpannmd@gmail.com Newsletter + more: https://linktr.ee/margpan

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