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Hey, I’m Sam. I created Smarter and Harder to explore big ideas, both old and new, about building a better life. My mission is to evolve the conversation about personal growth and have fun doing it.

The Business of Busyness: Busting The Great Productivity Myth

February 28, 2023 by Sam
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Being highly ambitious, competitive, or any other sort of high achiever typically comes with notable strengths — perseverance, focus, and strategic thinking, to name a few. But if you are one of these types, you …

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The Power of Introspection: A Journey to Discover Your True Self

March 2, 2023February 23, 2023 by Sam
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The act of introspection is like drinking water, getting good sleep, and keeping a positive attitude in that it seems to weave its way into practically every topic in personal growth. From greater fulfillment and …

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Categories Learning and Growth

Digital Minimalism and the Quest for Peace in the Digital Age

February 23, 2023 by Sam
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Do you ever struggle to find where you left that important file on your laptop? Or have you ever wished you could get a little more life out of your tired, old phone? These problems …

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7 Ways to Outfox Planned Obsolescence and Protect Your Wallet

February 2, 2023 by Sam
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From the first time your phone runs out of charge unexpectedly, crashes while opening an app, or has no room to store a photo, you know the writing is on the wall. This little device, …

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When Everything’s Going Wrong, Try Adding Wolves

January 25, 2023 by Sam
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If you’ve ever had a pebble in your shoe, you likely know how much difference a small problem can make. That tiny stone, just a few millimeters wide, can cause pain, throw off your balance, …

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Building Empathy to Improve Your Health, Happiness, and Relationships

January 23, 2023 by Sam
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Empathy is a factor in humankind’s kindest and most altruistic actions, as well as its darkest and cruelest misdeeds. It can be the difference between a life of warmth and joy and one of cynicism …

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8 Ways to Automate Your Life to Save Tons of Time and Energy

February 3, 2023January 20, 2023 by Sam
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The value of automation to a large company is clear – there are many tasks that robots and computers can do cheaper, faster, and more precisely than their human counterparts. But what about you, me, …

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19 Weird and Controversial Life Lessons for Self Improvement

February 3, 2023January 17, 2023 by Sam
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Wherever you look online, you can find an endless supply of life lessons, hot protips, and quippy advice on how to live your life. But after a while, it all starts to sound the same: …

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4 Ways to Develop Personal Accountability and Stick to Your Toughest Goals

January 17, 2023 by Sam
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You show up on time at work or school, meet your deadlines, and generally stay on top of your work most of the time, even when you’d rather be doing anything else. So why does …

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Categories Personal Development

The Ins, Outs, and All-Arounds of US Savings Bonds

January 10, 2023 by Sam
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Although they wax and wane in popularity over the years, bonds remain a core portfolio component for many investors. In particular, US savings bonds combine the stability of a fixed-income investment with the confidence of …

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