I am not Superman. I’ve come to grips with that reality lately. No matter how much I preach work ethic, focus, and productivity, the human element always has something to say. Add the stress of a global pandemic to those limits, and it becomes clear why creators like me haven’t been on top of our game. Sure, the desire … [Read more...]
202 Bits of Wisdom I Would Share With My Younger Self
Happy New Year! I know I’m a little late on that, but hey, better late than never. Anyway, 2020 is the start of a new decade, and I thought I’d use this opportunity to round up some lessons I learned in the last one. I couldn’t quite make it to 2,020 though, so I knocked off the last zero for a total of 202 instead. All … [Read more...]
An Unrelenting Focus: 9 Strategies to Stay Sharp Amidst the Dullness of Life (Going Great #2)
Some people are just...different. They seemingly have a gift to perform at superhuman levels. No, it can’t just be their work ethic, because they don’t appear to be working at all. It’s like they were born to put the rest of us to shame. They’re walking reminders of our deficiencies, models you can never hope to … [Read more...]
The Best of HFE so Far! Counting Down the Top 10 Must-Read Articles
Last month, I published the 60th post here at HFE. That’s an incredible achievement, especially since I never thought I’d make it past 40. I’m not someone who can write about stuff I don’t care about. So the fact that I’ve been able to do this sixty times—with each post averaging close to 2,000 words—is surreal. But now … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Fight Burnout in Pursuit of Long Term Goals (Hint: “Take A Break” Isn’t One)
One hundred and ten thousand. That is the number of words I have published on this site. I did the math earlier—or rather, I had a plugin do the math for me—and my jaw dropped when I saw the total. It shouldn’t have surprised me though, because my mind’s felt the effects of that number for quite some time. I haven’t … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Intermittent Fasting: 11 Experiences from 4+ Years of IF
Intermittent fasting. It’s a trendy topic now since celebrities and fitness experts alike have tried it out. But just like any other "diet" that actually works, intermittent fasting is nothing new. Many people around the world, including those who unfortunately don’t have easy access to food, have eaten like this for … [Read more...]
Why New Year’s Resolutions are a Joke, and the Foolproof Method for Lasting Improvements
I have never made a New Year's resolution. Okay well, barring any lapse in my memory, I haven’t made any New Year's resolutions in my life. I’ve never thought about why I haven’t before, but now with a chance to ponder in my thinking chair, I realize that they’re, well, a joke. Any improvement effort I’ve made wasn’t … [Read more...]
The Two Words Every 18-Year-Old Needs to Hear
If I could deliver a message to my younger self—no, scratch that. If I could only deliver two hand written words to that guy, these would be it: Care more. Care more, care more, care more. Every blog post I’ve written, every job I’ve worked, every exam I’ve aced, every hole I’ve escaped from, and every person who’s … [Read more...]
How to Cure “Can’t Wait” Syndrome and Appreciate Life
Have you ever met someone you loved being around? And no matter how long you've been apart, that same feeling comes back the moment you see each other again? It has to be the glowing smile they can never hold back, or maybe it's their contagious laugh that makes them so fun to be with. But no matter how many people you … [Read more...]
How to Become an Attractive Man (A Simple Guide to Attraction)
Well this is gonna be fun. In this post, I’ll show you the secret to become an attractive man. And that of course means that this post is for the guys only. I don't normally write for half the population, but I’m a guy, and I can only write from a male perspective here. So anyway, you might think this topic is a little … [Read more...]
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