When it comes to learnable skills that can change your life and help you become a true force to be reckoned with in the world, there’s one that seems to exist apart from all others.And that skill is self-awareness.Self-awareness enables you to see your own patterns clearly. It awards you the perspective and objectivity to
Eating healthy should be simple. After consulting with countless experts and digging through piles of nutrition research, author Michael Pollan summarized his findings with beautifuly simplicity: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” It’s hard to argue with that. And yet, if there’s ever been something that’s easier said than done, this must be it. Late night snacks, junk
Social media has changed things. It’s changed the way we think about each other. It’s changed the way we see ourselves and others. It’s also changed how we date.The rise of dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have exposed us to an abundance of potential partners that nobody has ever experienced before.How is this
In modern society, it can be easy to fall into the trap of neglecting our health.Many of us work longer hours than we’d like to, doing something that doesn’t fulfill us. We have people to support and responsibilities that extend beyond us. Many of us are just burnt out with barely any energy left to care
It’s often remarked that the older you get, the harder it can be to keep friends and make new ones. Despite loneliness being an increasingly common and potentially deadly condition (affecting 47% of adults in the US), there exists a stigma associated with being an adult with few friends who wants to make more.The quality
What does it mean to be a successful man in today’s modern world?In many corners of our culture (and the internet) masculinity is considered toxic.Compared to just 50 years ago, a climate exists where it can feel unsafe to express publicly the desire to be a strong, powerful and capable man.Our culture has almost become
Social media apps like TikTok are in direct opposition to your freedom as an individual and your ability to achieve your goals. If you’ve been following ikario content for a while, you’ll agree that the above is a very “Shane thing” to say. I talk about the dangers of social media and the attention economy a
On the path to total freedom in our lives, we come up against a number of obstacles. Choosing to free ourselves financially, geographically and mentally is not an easy task.Perfectionism, poor habits, un-supportive social environments and a constant barrage of distractions all serve to keep us from actualising our fullest potential. To break out of
On the ikario team, we’ve recently completed a series of personal development experiments and challenges. We approached everything with the question: “does this help us live a better life?” and we documented our findings in a series of videos. Today, we’re summarizing all of these findings (so far) in a tier list. Of all the things
“The most important thing about a technology is how it changes people.” – Jaron LanierIf you spend a substantial amount of time on social media, for any reason, you are being manipulated.Documentaries such as The Social Dilemma by Tristan Harris and books such as Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by
