“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that can be applied to many aspects of life. Essentially, it is a philosophy that can be used to determine things you can control and those you cannot, and then focusing on the former through guided exercises. Tim Ferris: Smash … Read more
Have you ever achieved a major goal, only to find yourself feeling empty once you have reached it? Or, have you ever gone on a shopping spree and felt happy for the rest of the day, but not after that? Why doesn’t that rush continue two days later, even though you still have all of … Read more
We live in an age of abundant information. No matter where your interests lie, it’s possible to get a world-class self-education experience with an internet connection and by meeting the right people. In other words: If you’d like to learn any skill, then finding information on how to do it is easy to do with … Read more
Picture this: You just got a promotion at work, and are so proud of yourself because the long hours and late nights have finally paid off. But your co-workers don’t seem to be so proud of you. They may even be talking about “favoritism” or some “unfair” advantage. Have you ever been in a situation … Read more
Guilt is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another in our lives. If you’ve ever said or done something to hurt someone else and then experienced emotional distress, that is guilt. But do you know how to deal with guilt? Sure, it’s appropriate to feel guilty after doing something that deserves remorse, but … Read more
Feel Stressed? Anxious? Do you lack the spark of creativity? Or just feel little joy from life? If any of these sound true you might want to break out some colored pencils or crayons and try a little coloring. Coloring? Seriously?? Believe it or not, adult coloring is all the rage these days. It has … Read more
Do you want to have more success? Or increase your happiness throughout the day? Or simply get more things done? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you can achieve these outcomes by waking up earlier than usual. Before we discuss this any further, picture this scenario: The alarm goes off at … Read more
How well do you know yourself? Being aware of who you truly are can be very valuable, especially when it comes to your self-confidence. But although many of us would like to say that we’re self-aware, only a few people actually are. In an article published in Harvard Business Review, psychologist Tasha Eurich reveals that … Read more
A lot of us live sedentary lives. We sit in traffic. We sit at work. We sit at home and watch t.v. No wonder so many of us are constantly fighting the battle of the bulge: it can be tough to stay lean! I’m a busy father of 3 young kids, so I know how … Read more
Starting a journaling habit sounds like a great idea. You buy a notebook and anticipate writing down your thoughts every day. After you start, you begin to feel some monotony when you fill out completely blank pages. Eventually monotony leads to quitting the habit. Journaling should be about the process, not the setup. That is … Read more