ShortVM

Joined November 2025

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Why You Keep Forgetting Everything You Read (And How to Fix It)
It is the most embarrassing feeling in the intellectual world. You are at a dinner party or a work meeting. The conversation turns to a book you read two months ago—a book you loved. You jump in to make a point, confident and ready.
By ShortVM6 days ago in Lifehack
The Art of Starting Over In 2026
Every year, the calendar flips to January 1st, and we collectively experience the "Fresh Start Effect." It is a psychological reset button that convinces us that the "New Us" will be disciplined, organized, and energetic, even if the "Old Us" was tired and overwhelmed just 24 hours prior. We set ambitious goals: run a marathon, write a novel, save half our income.
By ShortVM22 days ago in Motivation
The Most Important Lesson School Never Taught Me
I remember the distinct feeling of panic, and I was only in Grade 7. I was 12 years old. Around me, my classmates were worrying about who was dating whom, or whether they had studied for the history quiz. But my mind was somewhere else entirely. I was stressed about money.
By ShortVMabout a month ago in Lifehack
The Four Agreements: Ancient Wisdom That Will Transform Your Daily Life
We all carry invisible chains. They're woven from childhood criticisms, societal expectations, and the countless small moments when someone told us who we should be. We drag them into our relationships, our careers, and our quiet moments alone.
By ShortVMabout a month ago in BookClub
The Graveyard Convenience. AI-Generated.
Chapter One: The Witching Hour The fluorescent lights of the Quick-Stop on 4th and Vine hummed in a key specifically designed to induce migraines.
By ShortVMabout a month ago in Fiction