Blog Posts, page 4 of 10
I Want Out: What to Do When We Feel Stuck and We Want to Start Over
What to do when we find ourselves feeling stuck or without a clear sense of direction. HINT: We don’t necessarily need to burn it all down and start over.
adulthoodfearhappinesspositivityworklifebalanceRead post ›Am I Wasting My Time on the Wrong Goals?
“Is this the best use of my time?” It seems responsible to ask — but if we’re not careful, it’s a dangerous question that wastes more time than it saves.
explorationfearlearningtimemanagementRead post ›The Learning Trap, or, how learning new stuff makes me act like a jerk.
We all hate that smug asshole who tries to force an opinion on us. So why is it so easy to BECOME that smug asshole when we learn new things?
judgmentlearningRead post ›1 Year Abroad: What a Year Without a Country Has Taught Me
A year ago I sold everything and left the country. Since then, I’ve realized I had quite a few things wrong about the world. And one or two things right.
adventurecocktailsexplorationtravelfoodRead post ›Fake problems: slaying dragons, and why maybe we shouldn’t.
If we’re looking for them, there are always bigger, more challenging problems to tackle. But are we making anything better by fighting these battles?
adventurehappinessmonstersritesofpassageRead post ›Why Can’t I Stay Consistent?
How can we make sure the things we care about most still get done, even when things get busy? Willpower isn’t enough; we need a routine to keep us on track.
motivationplanningproductivitysuccessRead post ›Why Your Great Idea Is Doomed (and How to Save It)
Ideas change the world — or so we think. But even the best ideas are utterly worthless if they can’t live through The Slog. Unfortunately, most ideas don’t.
confidencecreatingmotivationplanningsuccessRead post ›How to Overcome All Your Fears Without Being Brave
Most of our fears are irrational, but we can overcome them with one simple technique. No heroics required.
fearphilosophyRead post ›What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Survival Checklist
What to do when it feels like everything’s just gone horribly wrong.
storieshappinesslearningRead post ›How to Sell Without Selling
For many freelancers, selling is the worst part of the job. Fortunately, the kind of selling that sucks most isn’t actually required to get new clients.
businessfreelancesalesRead post ›