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Established in December 2018, Hustle Escape is a blog for curious self-improvers, covering the intersection between psychology, productivity, money and minimalism. Articles draw on scientific research to demonstrate how changes in our approach to these four areas can help us live our best lives.

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Creeping Normality: The Dangers of State Gradualism

Creeping normality explains why what once was unacceptable to society is now an accepted normality. A powerful tool for governments and institutions, we should all be cautious of it.

CBDCs: A Monetary Highway to Hell

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a future threat to freedom which we cannot ignore. Here’s a summary of the potential advantages and disadvantages of CBDCs – and how we can prepare for them.

Hedging Chaos: The Case for Investing in Gold

Gold is the investment that everybody loves to hate. But does it still offer a valuable hedge and opportunity for tough times ahead?

Sensory Deprivation (Flotation) Tanks: Here’s What You’re Missing

Flotation tanks (or “sensory deprivation tanks”) are an underestimated weapon in a world of external stimuli. Here’s an overview of the benefits of flotation tanks, backed by scientific research.

Why You Should Switch off the News (And Never Turn It on Again)

Consuming mainstream news is a waste of your time. Here’s why I think we should all switch off the news and never turn it on again.

The Psychology of Obedience: Are We in a Gigantic Milgram Experiment?

A history of war and psychology provides lessons on obedience which we can’t hide from forever.

Backcasting and Premortems: Working Backwards From Success and Failure

Backcasting and premortems encourage us to work backwards mentally from success and failure. Here’s why they can help improve our creativity.

Flow: The Psychology of Being in the Zone

Psychology research suggests that “flow” activities can help keep us healthy and happy. Here’s how to find yourself in the zone more often.

The Ultimate Decision Models for the Modern World

Mental models can help us think and understand the world better. Here are some of the best mental models for decision making and innovation.

The Costs of Clutter: Why Needless Accumulation Harms Us

Clutter has a wide range of costs for our well-being. Now, more than ever, we need to understand those costs and take action.

Confirmation Bias: The Mother of All Thinking Errors

Confirmation bias is perhaps the most dangerous of all our thinking errors. In a world of information abundance, we need tools to reduce it.

5 Big Ideas From Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is teaching us more about the foundations of a happy, fulfilled life. Here are 5 must-read ideas from the field.

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