Much of the depression and angst people face comes from one source: the inability to sit in the solitude of one’s own thoughts. A few days ago, I had the privilege of doing nothing. Not something relaxing or unproductive, but nothing. I sat in a chair and just thought. At first it was uncomfortable, I […]
Just Because It Won’t Cost Money, Doesn’t Make It Free
Free is a special word in the human language. The idea of getting something without money causes people’s brains to fall out. People unwittingly waste hours of their time and thousands of dollars because they’re seduced by “free”. But, as economists will tell you, even if something won’t cost you a dime, that doesn’t mean […]
The Magic of Small Steps
All great achievements began with small steps. Discover how goal setting and consistency can make magic happen.
Friday Links 09-02-06
From the Web Have We Lost Our Tolerance for Boredom – In an interesting article, Cal refutes the basic premise I argued in Boredom is the Enemy. While I argued that we tolerate too much boredom, Cal claims the opposite, we tolerate too little. I think much of the disagreement comes down to how far […]
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