This is an attempt to collect (slowly), essays that I can recommend.
Attention conservation notice: In the beginning, I will collect, later i'll curate.
AI
Situational Awareness ( PDF ); Also as website - situational-awareness.ai
self-improvement, and advice
What Should You Do with Your Life? Directions and Advice - Alexey Guzey. Jumping off point for other essays in the same milieu.
work
In praise of idleness by Bertrand Russell.
Culture
Collection of Essays
by others...