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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

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Giving Up Is Always an Option, but Rarely the Best One

Whether the grapes are too high, or too sour, can make all the difference.

07.03.2026 70

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Do Yourself a Favor: Don’t Read the News This Week

Staying informed can feel like a moral obligation, but it comes with a real cost.

24.02.2026 150

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Don’t Worry, Mondays Weren’t Meant to Be Like This

Having a case of the Mondays is an evolutionary mismatch, not a personal failure.

16.02.2026 100

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

A New Study Questions Everything We Knew About Early Talent

09.02.2026 60

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

3 Evidence-Based Ways to Rebuild Your Self-Esteem

20.01.2026 60

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Bullsh*t Jobs, Burnout, and the Search for Soul Work

15.12.2025 50

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Start Talking No for an Answer, Particularly From AI

17.11.2025 70

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Get What You Deserve This Week With the Right 'Magic Words'

27.10.2025 50

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

There’s a Day Coming When No One Will Speak Your Name Again

09.10.2025 30

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

The Strategic Delusions That Keep Us Going

06.10.2025 50

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

You Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission to Flourish

29.09.2025 30

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

The Cult of Grit Is Making Us Miserable

15.09.2025 60

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Unlocking Perfect Recall: 3 Simple Tricks That Actually Work

08.09.2025 50

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

3 Ways to Save Yourself From AI’s Critical Thinking Decline

25.08.2025 60

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

What If Your Best Work Happens Outside Your Field?

21.07.2025 50

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Which Way to a Life With Least Regrets?

28.05.2025 40

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Evolution Hates Your Cubicle—Here’s How to Thrive Anyway

14.05.2025 30

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d

Great Thinking Is Supposed to Make Your Brain Hurt

23.04.2025 40

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T. Alexander Puutio Ph.d