Skills

May
22
Why quitting is hard and the 1 thing you need to know to make it easier

Why quitting is hard and the 1 thing you need to know to make it easier

Nobody likes to be a quitter. I used to be like that too. Now, however, I am a big proponent
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May
21
Why you should never pick Monday to start a new habit

Why you should never pick Monday to start a new habit

If there is one thing I am good at, it's picking up new habits like writing 750 words consecutively for
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May
19
The best lesson I learned about how to delegate well

The best lesson I learned about how to delegate well

After 14 years in the workforce, I still remember my journey from individual contributor to manager. The most significant growth
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May
16
How to quit fast and quit often—for people who don't like quitting but know they should

How to quit fast and quit often—for people who don't like quitting but know they should

Quitting is not the same as giving up. The dictionary defines quitting to also mean "to set free". That's the
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May
14
Why I wrote 750 words for 500+ consecutive days

Why I wrote 750 words for 500+ consecutive days

That's 416,250 words written during that period. Before that? Zero. Getting into the act of writing I didn't have
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May
12
How to read books for those who don't want to read books

How to read books for those who don't want to read books

You don't have to read books. This is your permission not to read them. Perhaps you feel guilty about your
1 min read
May
11
Can't make up your mind? Try feeling your way through

Can't make up your mind? Try feeling your way through

One of the misconceptions of decision-making is that we think it sits squarely in the arena of a thinking problem.
1 min read
Apr
30
How I tried and failed at meal planning for 10 years—and the 3 things that finally worked

How I tried and failed at meal planning for 10 years—and the 3 things that finally worked

As I write this, I've been making my meals 3 times a day for the past 10 weeks. Unfortunately, my
1 min read
Apr
30
The life-changing habit of making my own bed

The life-changing habit of making my own bed

Since I became consistent in making my bed every morning, I can attest to it having a more positive effect
1 min read
Apr
25
3 reasons why being lazy is a virtue

3 reasons why being lazy is a virtue

When I decided that I would start a podcast, I set out to make my life harder than it already
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