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Hey, I’m Sam. I created this blog 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.

What Is a Personal Mission Statement, and How Do You Make One?

May 24, 2022October 22, 2020 by Sam
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Many inspirational quotes will encourage you to keep going after what you want — but how do you know what you want in your life, what comes next, or how you want to get there? …

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9 Work From Home Productivity Tips for Aspiring Pajama Professionals

May 24, 2022October 15, 2020 by Sam
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Is anybody else trying to channel that sweet work from home productivity lately, or is that just me? The funny thing is that I still find it challenging, even after doing it for quite some …

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How to Celebrate Life Every Day and Make Each Day Count

May 24, 2022October 9, 2020 by Sam
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I first learned what it really means to celebrate life every day from a little program called SpongeBob SquarePants. I’ve always loved the show. If you find it odd that I, a grown-ass adult, am …

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3 Tips to Optimize Your Time for Explosive Productivity

May 24, 2022October 1, 2020 by Sam
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One of the things I have loved about my life so far is the opportunities I’ve had to chase my interests, learn new skills, and explore different occupations. At different times, I’ve been a carpenter, …

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19 Weird and Controversial Life Lessons for Self Improvement

May 27, 2022September 24, 2020 by Sam
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It may or may not (or may) have something to do with why I’m in this line of work, but I love self-help. I love reading self-improvement tips, helpful life lessons, and new ideas to …

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7 Ways to Simplify and Automate Your Life

June 9, 2022September 10, 2020 by Sam
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I started my professional career as a software engineer, specifically in tools and automation. I made software tools for other people who made software tools. It’s like being the in-house accountant for an accounting firm, …

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8 Productive Strategies for Working Smarter and Getting More for Less

June 27, 2022September 4, 2020 by Sam
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When describing this blog to someone for the first time, there are two words I often use: Productivity and Motivation. They make a helpful starting point for understanding what this whole crazy experiment is about: …

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How to Overcome Fear and Get Unstuck in Life

May 24, 2022August 27, 2020 by Sam
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Have you ever felt stuck trying to overcome fear? When I first read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as a kid, I was scared for months. See, I’ve always been scared of snakes, …

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8 Insane Benefits of Positive Thinking That You Need in Your Life Right Now

May 24, 2022August 21, 2020 by Sam
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Try though I might, I have thus far in my life failed to find an overstatement of the benefits of positive thinking. What many are quick to wave off as simply ‘being cheerful’ is really …

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How to Say No (and When to Say Yes)

May 30, 2022August 15, 2020 by Sam
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I’ve always been fascinated with words, and how to use them. I’ve studied several languages, but most of all I love exploring my own native language, English. I love picking it apart, learning new words, …

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