Good habits can make you more effective. Great habits will make you happier. I’ve recently been trying to collect habits that make me appreciate life more. Finding the habits that make you more productive isn’t that hard, but placing the right rituals that impact your happiness is more difficult. Here are the top ten I’ve […]
Do You Need to Be a Competitive Jerk to Succeed?
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.
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