Stephen Guise's Blog, page 25
February 1, 2016
The Smartest Way to Build Skills
He started with a surfing mini habit. #smartdawgz (photoby San Diego Shooter)
Skill-building is one of life’s most impactful, fun, and important pursuits.Our skills make us into more interesting, more useful, happier people.
Workskills can gainyou money, respect, and great job security. Socialskills can make you friends, boostyour romantic life, and make people want to be around you. Other skills can bring you joy and pleasure, such asplaying a song on piano or guitar, surfing a wave, or kni...
January 20, 2016
Thailand Trip 2016
I’ve been wanting to visit Thailand for a long time. Why?
Cheap massages (!) Cheap thai food (my favorite type of food) Amazing beaches A new culture to experience! Newer reason:I moved toSeattle, and am required by law to take “sunlight vacations”I’ve been here about a week so far, and Thailand does not disappoint.
Since I think pricing in other countries is interesting and useful, I’m going to discuss it throughout this post to give you an idea of what it’d be like to visit or even live...
January 8, 2016
Japan Trip Liveblog 2016 (Part 3)
I’m not one of those travelers who has to see and do everything every day. I’m perfectly content to take a day to rest and relax, because I travel to enjoy it, not to check off items on a bucket list. That’s what I did on day five, except for one scrumptious exception.
Acouple of hostel friends and I went to a place called Sushi Nova. It was the best sushi I’ve ever had (I’m in Japan, so anything less would be disappointing)!
January 5, 2016
Japan Trip Liveblog 2016 (Part 2)
I should note that all of this so farhas taken placein Asakusa. I haven’t even been to downtown Tokyo yet!
7:30 AM — Breakfast
When theguys wake up, we’re going to the world famous Japanese fish market, where tuna are auctioned off for as much as $1.76 million. Tomorrow, we’re planning to go see sumo wrestler training. Right now, well, I’m writingthis.
Only At A Hostel
I love hostels. They are so much fun and it’s so easy to meet awesome people. But they can be a little… interesting....
January 2, 2016
Japan Trip Liveblog 2016
I’ve done it again. I’ve taken an impromptu trip to Japan! I’ll only be here five days, and then I’m going to Bangkok and (probably) Chiang Mai in Thailand to meet a friend.
This trip is different from any other I’ve taken for one reason: I don’t speak the language and I’m by myself! Previous trips I’ve taken to foreign countries with different languages have been with other people, which I think makes it easier to navigate the social and transactional landscape. At worst, you have a friend...
December 30, 2015
Finish What You Start
Picture by Viktor Hanacek: picjumbo
This guest post is by JoseRamos. I found it to be an insightful takeat what it takes to finish what you start. You guys already know how much I support small steps, but Jose’sadditional insightthat commitment and flexibility must coexist in your plans is fantastic. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. If you want to write for Deep Existence, check out the guidelines. Ok Jose, take it from here.
The journey to achieving big goals is uncertain with countle...
December 15, 2015
Consistency Is Key for Emotional Health (Mini Habits)
A human life is filled with highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies, and unpredictable swings from one to the next. One moment, you feel on top of the world, the next moment, you feel like a sewer rat. (Sewer rats probably feel bad, but I can’t confirm this.)
Anyone can perform in ideal circumstances. Our performance in emotional extremes is what counts.
Why The Extremes Challenge Us MostWhen things are reallygood, it’s tempting to press pause on what got you there and celebrate.
When things...
November 23, 2015
3 Myths About Passion That Hold People Back
This man to the far right of this picture has been creating sand art for 26 years!
“If I could just find my passion, then I could succeed.”
Have you ever had this thought? I’ve had it before, but I’ve since realized it’s completely backwards. Itis the first passion myth.
Myth: Passion Is FoundTruth: passion is not found, it is developed.
Consider this: even children who seem to have been passionate straight out of the womb have at some point been exposed to their area of passion.Your first...
3 Passion Myths That Hold People Back
This man to the far right of this picture has passion for sand art. He has been creating sand sculptures for 26 years!
“I wish I could find my passion, then I could succeed.”
Have you ever had this thought? I’ve had it before, but I’ve since realized it’s completely backwards. This is the first passion myth.
1. Myth: Passion Is FoundTruth: passion is not found, it is developed.
Even children who seem to have been passionate straight out of the womb have at some point been exposed to their a...
November 2, 2015
14 Lessons I’ve Learned In 30 Years
I was 29 in this picture. *sniff sniff*
I just turned 30. Here’s what I’ve learned.
14. The future is unpredictable, and that’s okay.
I thought I’d be a successful stock market guru or working in finance. I thought I’d use my degree. Instead I ended up being an author, and I love it. I figuredI’d be married by 25 or be devastated. I’m still not married at 30, butI’m not devastated either. I feel very fortunate to have had thistime to grow into my identity. Yeah, I get lonely, butthe upside h...
