Today, April 15th is my birthday! I turn 28 years old and what a strange 28 years they've been. I have to be honest though, I've never been big on birthdays. Even when I was younger, the reminder of death seemed to outweigh the joy of gifts. Thinking back to the past few years, I… Continue reading This Birthday Will Be Different
Tag: Motivation
Breaking out of the old you
Who we are Who we are is a combination of the way we think, the actions we take, and the things we believe. Who you were is who you've been, and who you are is who you will be. The most important thing in making lasting changes is to make a concerted effort to catch… Continue reading Breaking out of the old you
The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
This is the third piece in a series called The Game of Writing. To read the first piece, click here. To read the second, click here. Creativity Authenticity and creativity go hand in hand. To be creative is to be different. “Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once… Continue reading The Game of Writing: Creativity 3/3
The Game of Writing: Authenticity 2/3
This is the second piece in a series called The Game of Writing. To read the first piece, click here. Authenticity “Escape competition through authenticity.” - Naval Ravikant For anything worth having, there's going to be competition. That said, most people don't actually know what they're doing. They just grab a hold of the person… Continue reading The Game of Writing: Authenticity 2/3
The Secret of Change
If you've read one of my pieces before, you probably know that I'm a big fan of using quotes. Specifically from philosophers - there's just something about the timeless wisdom paired with their unmatched clarity. Being able to convey such powerful information and wisdom in such few words is inspiring. One of my favorite quotes… Continue reading The Secret of Change
Reasons To Blog and Individuality
It's so easy to get caught up in our own lives. To unwittingly put ourselves at the center of the universe and assume that everybody thinks, acts, and feels exactly as we do. But the reality is we're all different and we don't share the same perspectives, feelings, or motivations. There are all sorts of… Continue reading Reasons To Blog and Individuality
How to promote your blog, spread positivity, and practice altruism
Recently I've developed a practice for after I publish a post on WordPress. It's basically this: I like to take about 15 minutes and read other posts related to the tags I chose for mine. I aim to like 5-10 posts and leave about 3 comments. I've found a number of benefits to doing this:… Continue reading How to promote your blog, spread positivity, and practice altruism
Evaluate Like Your Life Depends On It
Because it does! In this article, I will discuss self evaluation and why I think it's a useful tool for improving life. In a previous post of mine, Action and Iteration, I explain the necessity of taking action and adjusting based on the feedback. This process is actually fairly intuitive, and we're doing some variation… Continue reading Evaluate Like Your Life Depends On It
Self Evaluate Like Your Life Depends On It
Because it does! In this article, I will discuss self evaluation and why I think it's a useful tool for improving life. In a previous post of mine, Action and Iteration, I explain the necessity of taking action and adjusting based on the feedback. This process is actually fairly intuitive, and we're doing some variation… Continue reading Self Evaluate Like Your Life Depends On It
Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code
"There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them." -Friedrich Nietzsche Mentality Your mentality underlies every other aspect of your life. What type of mentality you have and how you interpret situations can be the difference between… Continue reading Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code
Mind Power Grow 