We often hear the advice to "live each day as if it is your last," a mantra repeated by countless authors and motivational speakers. On one hand, this idea can spark a sense of urgency to make the most of every moment. But on the other hand, is it practical or even sustainable to live … Continue reading Should You Really Live Every Day Like It’s Your Last? A Practical Perspective
It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing your progress to others. There will always be someone who seems more successful, more talented, or further ahead. But this mindset can be demotivating and misleading. Everyone's journey is different, and what you see of others is often just the highlight reel, not the full story. … Continue reading Focus On Self-Improvement: Your Only Competition Is You
The past few days, I've felt like I've been living in a hoarder's storage unit. My partner and I moved to a new apartment, bringing with us far too much furniture. Most of it remains deconstructed, leaving loose planks, screws, and plastic storage bins scattered throughout our space. Typically, I follow a fairly rigorous morning … Continue reading Rediscovering the Power of a Morning Routine
Building a new habit often feels daunting. Where should you start? It looms large in our minds as a massive, insurmountable task. But what if you can shrink that first step down to something so small that it feels effortless? That’s the idea behind James Clear’s 2-minute rule—a simple strategy to make starting so easy … Continue reading The 2-Minute Rule: Your Simple Hack To Building Better Habits
Continuing our exploration of guiding principles for living a good life, we turn to the ancient wisdom of Stoicism, specifically the teachings of Epictetus. While Marie Kondo’s "spark joy" principle and Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia offer valuable insights, Stoicism presents a practical philosophy focused on resilience, inner peace, and purposeful living. At the heart of … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Resilience in Stoicism
In the previous article, we explored Marie Kondo’s "spark joy" principle as a guiding principle for living a good life. While that approach emphasized simplicity and joy in our choices, Aristotle offers a different but equally profound perspective with his concept of eudaimonia. Eudaimonia, often translated as "flourishing" or "well-being," goes beyond momentary happiness to … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Aristotle’s Eudaimonia
Finding a creative hobby that truly sticks has always been a bit of a journey for me. I’ve tried my hand at various crafts, but it wasn’t until I discovered crocheting that I realized how fulfilling and rewarding creative hobbies can be. The joy and sense of accomplishment I feel after finishing a project are … Continue reading 10 Low-Cost Creative Hobby Ideas To Start in 2024
What do Matthew Dicks, Hal Elrod, Tiago Forte, and James Clear have in common? Each of these influential figures in personal development experienced (sometimes multiple) intense, life-altering events that profoundly shaped their perspectives and approaches to growth and resilience. And each individual wrote an amazing book which they attribute - in part - to these … Continue reading From Adversity to Growth: Learning from Personal Development Experts
Understanding failures as valuable datapoints for future success can significantly enhance your journey in creative hobbies and personal growth. Instead of viewing setbacks as reasons to quit, we can learn from them and continue to grow. This perspective shift is essential for cultivating creativity and resilience. Turning Frustration into Creative Growth Years ago, I took … Continue reading Embracing Failures as Datapoints for Growth
Incorporating a new habit can be challenging, especially when trying to integrate it into an already busy schedule. However, my partner's journey with daily running offers some insightful lessons on how to make a new habit stick and even thrive. A Daily Habit My partner picked up the habit of running almost a year ago. … Continue reading Eliminate Friction: How Daily Habits Drive Personal Growth
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