A few weeks ago, I was running early in the morning in Arizona. I probably should have waited for it to get light out, but I had a busy day ahead of me and wanted to squeeze it in. I even remember thinking as I left, as I turned on my woefully insufficient flashlight on…
The traditional learning model we grew up with can be poisonous for real-life learning. Hard tests, letter grades — those things translate terribly outside of school. We have been conditioned to have an all-or-nothing mindset about becoming good at something. However, self-directed learning — and really most learning in life — defies the A to…
Diamonds that fundamentally altered how/what I think — of life, meaning, and Reality itself Yes, the headline is quite a bold claim. I don’t have before-after fMRI scans to “prove” it. But these books have rewired my self/life/world-view so much —that they cannot not have rewired my brain. As Orson Scott said, “We question all our beliefs, except the ones we…
A Simple Framework for Making Better Decisions – 13 min read have an unfinished essay in my drafts folder called “Quitting is Underrated.” It’s been there since 2017. You can bet your ass I’m never completing it. Hold up a second while I delete it … because this is that essay’s ultimate form. Today, we’re going to talk…
Your lifestyle is the main culprit for a distracted brain. Our lifestyle is a poignant reminder of what we have become as a society. We are running on a hedonic treadmill that’s powered by consumerism. No matter what we do or don’t we can’t get off this treadmill and what’s worse it’s picking up pace…
There is only one characteristic that separates them from others. Through the years, I’ve often seen articles on how one can tell whether someone is truly intelligent. All sorts of things come up. One of the latest is that Kim Kardashian has an IQ of 190. Um. Yes. Right. Kim is probably somewhere between 95…
Four experts point to the best opportunities for those with cash to invest. In a hot stock market, there’s value in keeping a cool head. With meme stocks in headlines again and the biggest 10 stocks in the S&P 500 making up a record 35% of the index, Bloomberg turned to four money managers and wealth advisers for timely ideas on where…
Steal my eCommerce page SEO Cheatsheet: Based on our A/B tests, this design converts the most visitors into paying customers. Numbers explained: 1. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: Show credit card safety, phone number, and delivery info clearly for trust.2. 𝗛𝗧𝗧𝗣𝗦/𝗦𝗦𝗟: Use “https://” and update certificates for safety.3. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘀: Use signs to help users find products.4. 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿…
AI is a mystery. To many, it’s a threat. It turns out that understanding a mystery not only makes it feel less like a threat, it gives us the confidence to make it into something better. I use ChatGPT4 just about every day, and I’m often surprised at how frequently it surprises me, good and…
Here are 25 smart ways to make money online: Remember, success in any online venture requires dedication, hard work, and consistent effort. Choose a method that aligns with your skills and interests, and be prepared to adapt and learn as you go. Inspire by : Wix.com
The world that we live in is incredibly hectic. Time management is no longer enough to help us be productive. We must also improve our focus management. In fact, focus may be a deeper issue because so many of us are not aware that we’re having a problem with it. How many times have you started your work day with the intent…
Truly knowing yourself requires serious effort. But unfortunately, there’s no set path to self-awareness, no standardized steps you can take to reach it. That said, taking some time to examine yourself—your skills, your desires, your motivations—helps. It’s a way to do the work of getting to know yourself better. Talk, talk, talk. With friends, colleagues, mentors,…
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