“Beggars can’t be choosers” As trite an obvious as this saying is, it does hold a deeper truth. Rarely do the perfect ingredients come together to make something happen. The perfect tools, mentors and resources don’t always show up when you need them. Since you can’t usually choose your starting point, you need to find […]
14 Tips for a Less Materialistic Lifestyle
Having more doesn’t make you happier. Discover 14 tips on how to live a less materialistic lifestyle and why it doesn’t mean to get rid of everything.
The Future of Holistic Learning
I’m looking to expand on the subject of holistic learning. The topic has been one of my most popular ones I’ve brought up on this blog and along with Habitual Mastery it has received the most attention. I’d like to expand the idea, fix some of the flaws and make it more practical. But first, […]
You Suck. Get Over It
Life isn’t a steady escalator. Sometimes getting better requires that you first get a lot worse. If you can’t admit to yourself that you suck at something, chances are it will hold you back from future improvements. Pride, ego, fear of rejection, call it what you will. The result is the same. Part of you […]
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