Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I feel dull. My eyes are glazed over. I’m exhausted. I’ve done nothing. And I do nothing. The cost of a truly lazy day is this hazy, dull sensation, which can definitely drag you down. I don’t like doing nothing. Specifically, the kind of mindless nothingContinue reading “The Pain of Doing Nothing”
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On Self-Help
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? Meditate. Breathe. Relax. Be passive. Find inner peace. Read. Simply don’t worry. All of these are things that we are told when life is not going right. When the weight of the world is crushing you. When you’re tired of life. But I thinkContinue reading “On Self-Help”
The Skill of Awareness
What skill would you like to learn? “The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.” -Aristotle Being aware is an aspect of focus. It a skill that many can benefit from learning, as it opens up the world to you in new and unique ways.Continue reading “The Skill of Awareness”
The Little Things
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? “If you ignore small things that are causing trouble, they turn to big things that will devour you.” -Jordan Peterson Small details add up. And when you ignore too many for too long, it’s a big problem. Whether it’s finances, mindset, environmental, or health,Continue reading “The Little Things”
Adaptability
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Adapt. verb The skill of adaptation has proven invaluable in my lifetime. And I say skill specifically, because I believe we can train ourselves through new experiences to adapt to the world around us. While rigid discipline is often necessary, that should not prevent your pursuit ofContinue reading “Adaptability”
Live With Intention
I’ve been wandering mentally for a long time. And while most would think that there is nothing wrong with that, I tend to disagree. I’ve been floating from topic to topic, mental item to mental item for quite some time. I’ve allowed the many distractions of the world to pull me in different directions. TheContinue reading “Live With Intention”
Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)
Disclosures: everything in this post was bought and paid for by me (as it should be). Also, it’s garbage. Here’s why: It all comes down to two factors: size and plastic. And to be clear, I used this little pack A LOT. But after a long time using it for multiple purposes, I can’t getContinue reading “Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)”
How to accomplish your goals.
What could you do more of? Just by asking yourself the question, you’ve stepped in the right direction. In order to achieve more, you MUST know what more you are capable of. I split up the things I can achieve into a group of categories: Time, location, and physical ability. these help me narrow downContinue reading “How to accomplish your goals.”
Don’t Wait for Good Timing
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? It’s truly the best advice. In finance, in work, in life, waiting for convenience or good timing is often the worst advice. In many cases, people wait until it’s too late to start, or slow their progress significantly by holding off on things until “a betterContinue reading “Don’t Wait for Good Timing”
Finding Inspiration in Preparedness
I have found the world to be a confusing place. How is it that in a society where anyone can move upwards from poverty, how is it that so few can do so? The answer is simple: we stopped preparing for the future. Note the specific wording in that phrase, because it’s important. People thinkContinue reading “Finding Inspiration in Preparedness”
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