The Minimalist’s Secret: Waste is Everywhere
I was robbed once. I think, technically, the term is ‘burglarized.’ It was really my apartment that was burglarized. I wasn’t there at the time. But at any rate, someone broke in while no one …
Personal Growth
Self-Sufficiency and the Pursuit of Personal Independence
You may not be aware of it, but you have thousands of people working for you every day, maybe more. There is an army of people working around the clock for your benefit. Now, I …
5 Techniques for Fueling Your Work by Taking Breaks
Do you have a complicated relationship with taking breaks while working? Some of us don’t take enough breaks, and burn ourselves out — failing to complete our work, or feeling so drained by the time …
The Secret to Unlocking Your Willpower
Willpower – you probably hear the word thrown around often enough. You can run faster, jump higher, and get more work done with willpower! It is the Mjolnir to your Thor. But like, what is it? …
Input-Output Asymmetry: The Secret to Getting More for Less
Whether you know about it or not, input-output asymmetry can have a transformative impact on your life choices. It’s a deciding factor in whether you fall short of your goals, reach them, or shoot clean …
The One Thing That Makes You Absolutely Freaking Unstoppable
Suppose I told you that there existed a certain machine. It has a few names, but I call it the Infinitely Capable Machine. It’s been in development for quite a while, but really it’s still …
Asking Great Questions: The Power of a Curious Mind
I’ve always been a big questioner. Wherever you put me, I’m always chasing some curiosity or trying to puzzle something out. But it wasn’t until I started finding myself in roles where I was teaching …
13 Killer Personal Growth Tips from Movie Monsters and Villains
It’s Friday the 13th, and what better time to take stock of some of the BEST personal growth advice that pop culture’s WORST monsters have to offer us? Because these guys really know how to …
The Business of Busyness: How to Start Actually Being Productive
Do you ever have those days where you feel like you did so much, but you got nothing done? I’m willing to bet that you were caught between productivity and busyness on those days. You …
How to Keep Making Progress When the World Doesn’t Want You to
Why do some people seem to be continually making progress in life while others stagnate? How do two people with similar talents, backgrounds, and commitment diverge, with one seemingly sailing through milestones and accomplishments while …