Don’t think twice about buying books – books are a source of pleasure and knowledge. Few things in life offer both. Be an interesting human being – buy books! Drink more plain water than you think you need. Water is life Travel more – travel will destroy any concepts of “them vs us” you might […]
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Intentional Living & Outdoor Pursuits: An Antidote To Nature Deficit Disorder
We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom Apps that solve human problems make a lot of money. When millions of people pay for something, it’s the sign of a true need; a deep-rooted desire for something. Mindfulness apps and software that prevents us browsing social media and click-bait websites are hot tickets right […]
You Are Not Your Job
Don’t attach your self worth to your job. Just because you earn more than someone else doesn’t mean you should be happier than they are. And, more importantly, it doesn’t mean you’re better than them. The money you make in your job has no real reflection on your worth as a human being. Just look […]
Clickbait Journalism
You’ll never believe the top 11 reasons why what happened next will shock you. Dentists hate him. That’s clickbait. Clickbait is like the digital version of cocaine. It’s addictive yet we all know it’s for us. We click because we get a hit of dopamine in anticipation. The anticipation of content that will improve our […]
The Problem With Blinkist And Book Summary Apps
I’m all for productivity, time management, and some of the other things that occupy the minds of prolific Twitter users, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and Tim Ferriss fans. I’m also a big book nerd. There’s nothing more satisfying than reading a really good book while sipping wine and relaxing on holiday. But according to the internet […]
Passion Pushers – Why Doing What You Love Is Bad Advice
“Do what you love or not at all”, the manifesto of the internet’s super-achievers hits me every time I read Inc or Entrepreneur. Follow your passion and be fulfilled. Life is about doing what you love. Well, thanks, Tony Robbins. Here’s why you’re wrong 99% of the time. Yep, I’m calling out T.R. Doing what […]