From the Web What’s Wrong With What We Eat – This is why I’m a vegetarian. Mark Bittman, a New York Times writer (and meat-eater) delivers a fantastic presentation on just what is wrong with the Standard American Diet. This is a must-view for anyone who considers their health and the fight on global warming […]

From the Web Can You Become a Creature of New Habits – A great New York Times piece on habits, what they mean and some tips for taking control of them. Habits and how they impact our lives has been a recurring theme on this blog, so it probably won’t have too many new ideas […]

From the Web Getting to “I Can Do This” – How do you build confidence? Ben shares a few tips such as, “Accumulate small wins. Successfully take baby steps.” and “…demystify the accomplishment. If you want to start a company, read tons of first-hand accounts.” He points out, however, that being skilled is only half […]

From the Web Self-Discipline Matters, Except When You’re Motivated – Cal Newport points to new studies that have been done in the study of procrastination. The article points to research claiming that self-discipline is like a fuel, that is drained when you perform tasks that require willpower. The exception, however, is when you are motivated […]