How to Be More Disciplined
If someone is next to you right now, ask them this question (if you’re by yourself, ask yourself): How can I be more disciplined? What was the answer? Was it something vague like “You just [...]
Modeling Success Series – William Zinsser – #2
(For those of you who are not familiar with this series or the benefits of modeling success, please read the beginning of this post) (Sadly, William Zinsser passed away on May 12, 2015) For the [...]
William Zinsser’s Commencement Speech at Wesleyan University 1988
Seventeen years before Steve Job's famous commencement address at Stanford in 2005, William Zinsser addressed the graduating class at Wesleyan University with a speech that was phenomenal. I came across this commencement address while writing up [...]
The Real Reason You Brush Your Teeth Before Going to the Dentist
I've been guilty of it. A day or two before my dentist's appointment, I will spend twice the amount of time brushing my teeth and triple the time flossing (I'm normally a fast flosser). I [...]
Are You Bored at Work?
2:35pm... 2:37pm... 2:40pm... Is this what work is like for you? Constantly checking the clock and watching the time slowly crawl by? Are you bored at work and find yourself either surfing the internet or [...]
3 Easy Ways to Improve Any Relationship
Life is about relationships. Boyfriend and Girlfriend Boss and Employee Parent and Child Husband and Wife Friend and Friend The list goes on... To have a meaningful life, you'll need to have meaningful relationships. Take [...]
Fueled by Passion – Chuck Close
Imagine coming from a childhood where your teachers thought you were lazy and slow because you tested poorly (due to dyslexia), your peers alienated you because you were bad at sports and all the adults [...]
How to Feel Better Right Away
We have our up days and unfortunately, we have our down days. Would you believe me if I told you that you can feel better right away on those down days? Probably not. And I [...]
