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
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
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
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
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
“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
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)
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...]
Why You Should Fix What Ain’t Broke (or, The Substantial Leap from Good to Great)
In my experience as an improvement expert, the simplest change is always going from bad to good. It’s the journey from F to B, the shift from training wheels to bike alone, or the jump from dumpster fire to playoff team that’s surprisingly, dare I say it, easy. It’s easy in a relative sense of course, because those changes … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Feeling
She asked me if I was happy. How in the world do you answer that? You might be one of those weirdos who can spout “yes” without a moment’s thought, but me? I keep things complicated here. Sure, the newfound respect I gained in my career nudged me towards a “yes”. The rare lack of drama, sickness, and chaos did too. And … [Read more...]
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