The website has just received a facelift. The last design was an ugly, barnacled surface that I scraped together over two years ago. With the growing size of the blog and business, I felt it was time for an upgrade. The design was done by Simayaa Technologies, a great team I suggest for anyone needing […]
Staying in the Game
I recently mentioned that I used to have a win/lose approach to my goals in life. I’d decide what I want. If I achieved it I won. If I didn’t achieve it, I lost. I now realize that this is one of the worst attitudes you can have, despite being promoted frequently as a motivation […]
Loneliness and the Unconventional Life
If you try to be different, is loneliness the price you pay for it? Discover different techniques that will help you find people to share your journey with.
Friday Links
From the Web Accent and empathy for other cultures – The Linguist is my favorite resource for language learning tips. Here, Steve discusses whether your accent is partially due to your empathy with another culture. More than just mouthing the words, speaking a different language involves adopting another way of speaking, and indeed, thinking about […]
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