Blog Posts, page 8 of 10
I’ll Be Happy When...
“I’ll be happy once I solve this problem.” But with the solution comes new problems. Can we ever be happy? Or do we only pursue happiness and never feel it?
happinessmotivationRead post ›Don’t Make Time; Find Time
I make time every day for things that matter to me, but eventually there’s no room left to "make time" — how do I find time for the rest of what matters?
entertainmentproductivitytimemanagementRead post ›Take the Trip
It's easy to decline an invitation because we're too busy, or because new adventures can feel uncomfortable. But what are we missing out on by staying home?
regrettravelRead post ›Where Is the Magic?
As kids, we see a lot of the world around us as magical. Then, as we get older, the magic gives way to understanding. But is losing the magic a good thing?
magicpositivityRead post ›The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Everything we've ever done ultimately becomes a story. How can we make sure the stories we tell ourselves — and others — are good?
positivitystoriesRead post ›Are You Growing Up? Or Just Growing Older?
Around the world and throughout history, there are rites of passage that propel children into adulthood. Our culture doesn't have one. Are we doomed?
adulthoodritesofpassageRead post ›Do It Every Day
I feel guilty spending time on the things I enjoy that aren't "mission critical". To address this, I turn the things I WANT to do into the things I MUST do.
motivationproductivityRead post ›Do Men Have Best Friends?
I have a best friend. It feels awkward to say that out loud, and it really shouldn't. Why are men ashamed to have close relationships with other men?
friendsRead post ›Set Yourself on Fire
When asked if you can do something you don't know how to do, you can say no, or you can set yourself on fire, say yes, and then figure it out.
confidencefailurelearningRead post ›Take Away Its Power
As a kid I was so scared of horror films I'd get scared just thinking about them. As I got older I learned to see how the movie ends to take away its power.
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