[1]The Molotov Cocktail Principle explains why it's so tempting to blow up your life: In the second season of the NBC sitcom [2]The Good Place, a character named Jason Mendoza offers a deep, unexpected insight into the human psyche. Jason and his friends are discussing how to deal with an outside threat when Jason suggests throwing a Molotov cocktail. His pals stare at him, baffled: This won't make the danger go away! But Jason explains that this has long been his go-to solution in times of duress. "Any time I had a problem, I threw a Molotov cocktail," he explains. "And, boom, I had a different problem." (Via [3]Quartz) Who of us isn't Jason Mendoza from time to time? Also on: [4]Twitter __________________________________________________________________ My original entry is here: [5]The Molotov Cocktail Principle explains why it's so tempting to blow up your life. It posted Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:22:22 +0000. Filed under: business, personal, References 1. https://qz.com/quartzy/1457718/can-decisions-shape-your-life-the/ 2. https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place 3. https://cms.qz.com/feed/ 4. https://twitter.com/prjorgensen/status/1065597292374315008 5. https://www.prjorgensen.com/?p=2332