It’s no secret I’m a bit of a gym nut. I started lifting weights several years ago and for close to two years I’ve been going 5-7 times a week to the gym. I also know how it can be a bit intimidating to walk into a crowded gym with complex machines and guys whose […]
Never Eat Alone
I just finished the great book, Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi. The books major premise: that the idea of rugged individualism, being a lone wolf and succeeding on your own is a myth. Instead, Ferrazzi argues, every success you get should be built off […]
21 Not-So-Quick Tips to Improve Creativity
I’ve read a lot of tips lists, articles and books on the subject of creativity. I think the ability to come up with creative solutions is important enough to warrant a lot of research. Unfortunately, a lot of the time I’ve found myself disagreeing with what experts say are the keys to creativity. I don’t […]
Reclaim 75% of Wasted Net Time With a Daily Ritual
A great way to cut down on the amount of time spent online is by creating an internet ritual. Creating a ritual was crucial for me when I recently compressed my internet usage from as much as two hours a day into just thirty minutes. To eliminate 75% of my internet time and still stay […]
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