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The Secret to Instant Encouragement

Do you knowwherediscouragement comes from? Discouragement isfeeling far fromwhere you want to be. Think about someone looking for water in the desert, and not seeing anything but harsh desert terrain for miles in every direction. They willfeeldiscouraged about finding water (and their chances for survival) because of how far away they are from it. Lifecan […]

When to Quit and When to Double Down

Do I quit, keep going, or double down? The first time I made this decision inmy career was when I quit on the first day of a job I was overqualified for. I could have worked there for a year or so, buying myself time to decide what to do, but in hindsight, I’m very […]

The Worst Way to Choose a Strategy

“If you want to be mediocre and be happy about it, get this book.” ~Excerpt froma two-star review ofHow to Be an Imperfectionist When I first read this reviewa year ago,I was moreconfused by it than upset. I’m one of the most ambitious people I know, and I thought the book reflected that mindset quite […]

Your Goal Is Not Your Strategy

“If you want to be mediocre and be happy about it, get this book.” ~Excerpt froma two-star review ofHow to Be an Imperfectionist When I first read this reviewa year ago,I was moreconfused by it than upset. I’m one of the most ambitious people I know, and I thought the book reflected that mindset quite […]

Should You Change How You Feel, What You Do, or How You See Things?

Usually, I’ll zoom in on a particular topic, but this week I am going to zoom way out. It’s important to see the detailsin context of the big picture. Most progress is made in the daily steps we take, but understanding why we should preferone approach over another is useful. Whenreading personal development content, there […]

Deep Existence

As manyof you may know, this blog started out as “Deep Existence.” About five years after I founded Deep Existence, I realized how much I had grown and changed from the person I was back then. “Deep Existence” no longerresonates with my purpose to the same levelit once did, so I have decided to change […]

12 Ways To Make Sure You Finish What You Start, Without Exception

Photo by Jared Erondu

Stefano Ganddini gives us a truckload of brilliant, actionable advice in this guest post. His adviceis sound and much of it mirrors what I wrote about in How to Be an Imperfectionist. This is a superb read.

Finishing is hard.

It’s one thing to be working on a project with strict deadlines like you have in school, work, and other similar types of environments that come with external pressures and consequences if you don’t meet your deadlines.

But when you’re working on a...

My Life-Changing Experience In A Sensory Deprivation Tank (My Review After Six Floats in Eight Days)

If you need me, I’ll be in here.

Several years ago, I developed severe anxiety that lasted a full year. It was shocking, as I had never been ananxious person before that. I’ve since recovered, but I still hadn’t completely regained my prior calm… until now!

I’m going to be talking about anxiety and sensory deprivation tanks, but even if you don’t struggle with anxiety or wish to float in an alien pod, I think you’ll find the broader concept applicable to other areas of life.

Enter: Sensory De...

Why You Should Look Forward to Your Daily Commute

In this guest post, Kyla Matthewstells us a few reasons why a commute doesn’t have to be so bad. I work at home, but reading this almost made me wish I commuted to work. Almost. Still,that says a lot coming from me. If you commute, this is a must read.

“Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it.”

– William Feather

The average commute to work in the U.S. takes just over 26 minutes, according to the Washington Pos...

Choosing Your Life’s Work

This guest post by Samy Felice discusses the ideal perspectiveof work. What’s the priority? What do weoften prioritize instead? Find out below!

The soup of talent that covers the planet makes our worldfunction beautifully. From athletes, to writers, and so much more,people make the world go ’round.

With that said, we’re inundated with information about celebrities and top performers, and the benefits of a great income. Supercars are revered. We lust for palaces. Most people dream of having a...