Hofstadter’s Law: “It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s law.” This little recursive nugget of wisdom can be stated simply as, “It always takes longer than you think.” That’s an unfortunate truth both in planning projects and setting goals for your life. When you don’t have all the […]
What Do You Want to Do With Your Life?
What do you want to do with your life? It’s a question almost everyone asks themselves. It’s also a question I don’t believe you should bother asking in the first place. “I don’t know what I want to do in life, all I know is that it isn’t this.” That was the sentiment a friend […]
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 […]
How to Find a Meaningful Life – Without Quitting Your Job
“He who has a why to live for can endure almost any how.” -Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Meaning doesn’t have to come from a job. I think it’s safe to say everyone wants their dream job: good pay, free time and purposeful work. But even if you can’t get your dream job right now, you can […]
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