Gage

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You’ve Already Lost and You Don’t Know It
On a cold January morning in 2007, the Washington Post staged an experiment: world-class violinist Joshua Bell played incognito in a D.C. subway station. Thousands rushed past, many on their way to jobs they didn’t love, commitments they couldn’t shake, or routines they no longer questioned. A handful stopped to listen, but most were too deep in their daily grind to pause. It’s a fitting metaphor for a pervasive bias we carry: the sunk cost fallacy, or what might be more intuitively called the sunken time fallacy.
By Gage4 months ago in Humans
You Don’t Have It Figured Out by 25? You’re Not Supposed To
At some point in your twenties, maybe after another birthday passes with little fanfare, you look around and wonder: Am I behind? Social media says you should have a high-paying career, an enviable apartment, a long-term partner, and maybe even a side hustle that doubles as a passion project. Yet here you are—still figuring out what you actually want for dinner, let alone for life. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing. You’re living in the age of illusions.
By Gage4 months ago in Humans
Has the Rise of Podcasts Changed How We Communicate?
In the span of just two decades, podcasts have transformed from a niche medium for tech-savvy hobbyists into one of the most popular ways people consume information. Today, over 40% of Americans listen to podcasts monthly, and the global audience is projected to surpass 500 million by 2026. But with hours spent daily absorbing other people’s conversations, interviews, and narratives, a question emerges: Has the rise of podcast consumption improved or diminished our own ability to communicate effectively?
By Gage4 months ago in Journal
The NFL’s Turf War
On a crisp Sunday afternoon, millions tune in to watch the NFL’s spectacle of speed and power. But beneath the cleats, a quieter battle plays out—between natural grass and the slick green surfaces of artificial turf. To the untrained eye, turf looks pristine: uniform, resilient, immune to weather. Yet players know better. For many, it’s not just a cosmetic substitute but a hazard—one that can shorten careers, and in some cases, end them in a single play.
By Gage4 months ago in Cleats
Stop Chasing Goals—Start Building Systems
The Goal Achievement Paradox Here’s a counterintuitive truth: focusing too much on your goals may actually stop you from achieving them. Think about New Year’s resolutions. Every January, millions of people set ambitious goals—lose 20 pounds, save $10,000, run a marathon. Yet research from the University of Scranton suggests that nearly 80% of resolutions fail by February.
By Gage4 months ago in Humans
How to Avoid the Knowledge Pit: Why Learning Without Action Holds You Back
Introduction: When Knowledge Turns Into a Trap We live in a time when information is everywhere. From podcasts to YouTube tutorials, from LinkedIn webinars to TikTok snippets, there has never been an easier way to learn something new. But here’s a surprising truth: knowledge on its own isn’t power—it’s potential power. If you don’t apply what you learn, you risk falling into what I call the Knowledge Pit: a place where you consume ideas endlessly, but never climb high enough to use them.
By Gage4 months ago in Education