Author: Steve Kamb
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Wabi-sabi: A Japanese Philosophy That Changed My Life
I keep track of all the games, books, shows, and movies I experience. (It’s a long list. I’m a bookworm-cinephile-gamer.) And I don’t just watch a show, I find three…
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The Spotlight Effect: We care too much what people think
At any point in time, there are millions of people trying something new for the first time. There are also millions of hopeful people who want to try something new, but due…
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The Mismatch Hypothesis: Why Change is So Hard
I don’t really like to exercise. Okay, I kind of like picking up heavy weights and doing handstands. But I certainly don’t love “cardio.” Rather than nerd out about biomechanics,…
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How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
I am a fraud. Well, I feel like one, most days. I’ve been sharing my work on the internet for 15 years, and every day, I’m waiting to be told…
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You Are A Receiver of Memory. It May Destroy You
I started tweeting back in 2009 (!). I’ve been a reluctant contributor to social media ever since. I loved sharing my quick thoughts about life, nerd culture, and living better.…
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5 Steps to Not Go Crazy on the Internet
I started Nerd Fitness on January 1st, 2009. Since then, I’ve spent every day studying behavioral psychology, nutrition, and exercise. My focus has been helping unsure nerds like me (hey,…
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Surviving Devastation: Acceptance over Toxic Positivity
“During any life-changing event, there comes a moment when the fog of the crisis temporarily clears, and you realize with certainty that things will never be the same again…” I’ve…
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The “Yes, And” Rule: In Defense of Nuance
A few years back, I attended my friend Nick Gray’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we all had to participate…
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Mental Health: My Experience with Therapy
For most of my young life, I thought therapy was ONLY for people who were “broken.” I saw asking for help as a sign of weakness. In my early 20s,…
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How to Ask For Help
For a long time, I took a lot of pride in never needing to rely on other people. I am a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, so I would often pride myself on…