You Think You are in Control? Think Again!

From My Readings this Morning

YOU THINK YOU’RE IN CONTROL? Think again. Your mind is wired with glitches—hidden psychological traps that dictate your thoughts, actions, and even your failures. The worst part? You don’t even notice it happening. Here are the most brutal psychology facts about human behavior:

1. The Illusion of Transparency – You think people can see right through you? Wrong. That anxiety, that guilt, that insecurity—you feel like it’s written all over your face, but nobody notices. You’re stressing over nothing.

2. The Spotlight Effect – You trip, you stutter, you embarrass yourself—and you think everyone’s watching. They’re not. Most people are too busy worrying about their own flaws to care about yours.

3. The Zeigarnik Effect – Your brain clings to unfinished tasks like an obsessive ex. That’s why that one thing you forgot to do keeps nagging at you. Unfinished business haunts you.

4. The Mere Exposure Effect – The more you see something, the more you like it. That’s why brands shove ads in your face 24/7. Your brain confuses familiarity with value.

5. The Dunning-Kruger Effect – The dumbest people always think they’re the smartest in the room. Meanwhile, the real experts doubt themselves because they actually understand how complex things are.

6. The Ben Franklin Effect – Want someone to like you? Make them do you a favor. The brain tricks itself into believing, “If I helped this person, I must like them.” Reverse manipulation at its finest.

7. The Optimism Bias – You secretly think you’re untouchable. Bad things happen to other people, right? Wrong. The universe doesn’t owe you safety. Stay sharp.

8. The Sunk Cost Fallacy – You waste time, money, and energy on things that aren’t working because you’ve already invested too much. Jobs, relationships, bad habits—you refuse to quit, even when you should.

9. The Pratfall Effect – Perfection is intimidating. But when a competent person makes a small mistake? They become more relatable, more likable. That’s why confidence + a little clumsiness is the ultimate cheat code.

10. Temporal Discounting – You’d rather take $50 now than $100 later. Your brain sabotages your future self because it craves instant gratification. That’s why most people never get rich, fit, or successful. Discipline is rare.

Your brain is a battleground. If you don’t take control, you’ll be another puppet to these hidden forces. Wake up. Stay aware. Master your mind before it masters you.

Meanwhile, Have you Heard of Ball's Pyramid Island?

Ball's Pyramid is a towering, rocky island located in the Pacific Ocean, about 643 kilometers (400 miles) from mainland Australia and 23 kilometers (14 miles) southeast of Lord Howe Island. It is the world’s tallest volcanic stack, rising 562 meters (1,844 feet) above sea level.

The island was first discovered in 1788 and has remained uninhabited due to its steep, nearly vertical cliffs and lack of flat land. Despite its isolation, Ball's Pyramid is home to a rare species of insect, the Lord Howe Island stick insect, which was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered on the island in 2001.

Due to its remote and rugged nature, access to Ball’s Pyramid is highly restricted. Climbing and scientific expeditions have been permitted in limited numbers, but strong winds, rough seas, and the island’s sheer rock faces make it extremely difficult to land.

Lastly, here's my reading of the week- About Home is not a Place, but in the Heart

Some places don’t just hold memories; they hold a piece of your soul, heart and mind.

Every corner whispers stories of childhood laughter, quiet afternoons, and the scent of home-cooked meals drifting through open windows. The familiar creak of the wooden floor, the gentle rustling of leaves outside, and the golden light spilling through old curtains—these are the little things that make a house a home. 

Time may pass, but the feeling never fades; it lingers in the air, in the walls, and in the warmth of the people who call it home. No matter how far you wander, a part of you always stays behind, woven into the very fabric of this place. And when you return, it’s as if nothing has changed—only your footsteps have grown a little wiser. Because home isn’t just where you live; it’s where your heart remembers to breathe.