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From the Web<\/h2>\n

Don’t Hold Back or Water Down Your Thoughts<\/a> – Don’t spend time worrying about what other people think.<\/p>\n

Cal Newport’s College Freshman Advice<\/a> – Don’t choose a major. Read big ideas. Oh, and learn to drink like an adult so you don’t make a fool of yourself.<\/p>\n

From the Archives<\/h2>\n

Nine Habits to Change Your Life<\/a> – Here’s an older entry about some of my favorite personal habits. With one or two exceptions, I continue these today.<\/p>\n

Friday Goals Update<\/h2>\n

As a semi-weekly feature, I write a bit about what my goals are and the steps I’m taking to reach them. My current goals include, growing the income of this website, increasing my muscle mass and learning to speak French.<\/p>\n

I released an upgrade version of How to Change a Habit<\/a> earlier this week. One reader wrote in to tell me that my offer for free upgrades for anyone who purchased the old version was a bad business move. Perhaps. But, at the same time, I want to reward the loyal readers of my website who purchased the ebook earlier.<\/p>\n

In addition, I’ve been working on a new product currently titled, Think Outside the Cubicle<\/em>. It’s a productivity guide for all the students, entrepreneurs, freelancers and people who don’t work inside an office. I’m really excited about the book because it allows me to share a lot of ideas that would otherwise be briefly summarized or watered down in an article.<\/p>\n

A few of the current chapter titles are:<\/p>\n