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How to Stay Disciplined When Results Just Disappoint You

September 8, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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It’s always easy at the start, right? There’s the excitement of a new strategy and the boundless hope that empowers you to begin. That energy surges inside you and lets you commit wholeheartedly to a plan that could change your life forever… …but then everything stalls. Fast forward a few weeks from the initial energy … [Read more...]

How to Be Proactive: 7 Steps to Crush Potential Problems

August 25, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I’ve never liked running on treadmills. Sure, treadmills are convenient, they help you avoid harsh weather conditions, and I don’t think anyone’s been hit by a car while using one, but none of those advantages makes them fun. No matter how much effort you give or how much the machine simulates forward motion, the reality … [Read more...]

6 Surprising Life Lessons You Learn from Fantasy Football

August 4, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I am a recovering addict. No, not from any drugs or alcohol, but from a game that was tailor-made for me. Fantasy football became one of my biggest obsessions over the past 5 years. I’ve thankfully reached the point now where my interest in the game doesn’t completely dominate my time and focus, but the start of each … [Read more...]

How to Work Hard: 6 Mindset Tips to Master Your Grind

July 14, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when normal effort just isn’t enough. Yes, work-life balance is important and you shouldn’t make an idol out of your work, but sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. That’s what this post is about. My goal here is to help you when you actually need to grind. Certain periods in … [Read more...]

How to Write an Essay That Matters in the Age of AI

May 18, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Can I admit something to you that’ll make me sound awful? I love Artificial Intelligence…but not for the reasons you think. I don’t use AI to write for me and I don’t use it to edit my work. My use of the tool is limited to idea generation and research, but I mostly find even that unsatisfying. So why do I profess love … [Read more...]

Being a Late Bloomer Stinks—Why You Should Still Own It

April 23, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]

How to Stop Being Lazy: 7 Steps to Be a Productive Human

February 10, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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It’s tough to admit but… I used to be lazy. Life didn’t go the way I thought it would when I was younger, and this resulted in me getting stuck in a depressed and unproductive state. My peers saw me sleeping at lectures, gaming till early morning, and struggling to pull my weight in group projects. All I cared about … [Read more...]

How to Focus: A Detailed Strategy for Great Mental Work

January 20, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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“I need to lock in.” If you've found yourself saying that, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you how to improve your focus so you can get stuff done. The strategy here will make you more productive whether you’re a student who needs a C for a degree, an office drone living the dream each day, or a random … [Read more...]

Marathon Mentality 4: Insane for the Mundane

January 12, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Do you know the definition of insanity? It’s doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results…or at least I think that’s how the lie goes. Leave it to a culture obsessed with instant reward to equate patience with literal mental illness. Sure, repetition—or better yet, monotony—can make even the … [Read more...]

4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)

February 15, 2024 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]

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