How much are you willing to cheat? The answer is probably not enough. When I’m talking about cheating here I don’t mean the kind of legal or ethical violations that could wind you up in jail or sitting on a lifetime of guilt. No, the kind of cheating I’m talking about is breaking the assumptions […]
The 4-Hour Workweek
I just finished reading The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. Between several readers of this site nagging me to buy the book and what is probably one of the best PR jobs I’ve seen in the blogging world, it was hard to miss this book. It seems like everyone has been talking about it. And […]
Do You Need People to Support You?
Discover why I think that self-trust is more important than people who support you. Realize that it’s an emotional investment.
Beyond Speed – How to Read Smart
Reading speed is important if you want to process information fast, but it’s not all there is. It’s also about reading the important bits.
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