Competition doesn’t motivate me. I can’t be the only person who feels this way, but looking around I feel I can’t be in the majority. Business, sports and life seem to be dominated by people who thrive on conflict with other people. Do you need to be a competitive jerk to succeed? I’ve found competition […]
GTD is Broken – Focus on Results, Not the System
Most people I know don’t follow complicated systems. Learn why the GTD is broken and what you can do instead to increase your chances of success.
20 Tricks to Boost IQ and Build a Mental Exercise Routine
There are different parts to a mental exercise routine. Discover my 20 best tricks when it comes to building a solid mental exercise routine.
Friday Links 07-06-29
From the Web A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness – Leo writes so many great articles at ZenHabits, I could plug one each week. This one I liked not so much because of his suggestions but because of the topic. It can be hard to separate what creates happiness with what you feel […]
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