Yeah, I know the feeling… They don’t love you like they used to. Their greetings have gone silent, their messages are nonexistent, and their smiles have become sneers. It’s one thing to never have expectations—to not know what it’s like to be in good favor. It’s another, and more soul-crushing one, to have that favor, … [Read more...]
12 Ways Young Professionals Can Thrive on the Job (Without Kissing Up to Anyone)
One of my biggest regrets of my early writings is how I discussed work. In particular, I regret how I described the workplace. A lot of those posts don’t paint 9-to-5’s in the best light. And I think that was a mistake. Contrary to what those articles imply, I actually like my job. It’s been a huge blessing to me and … [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...]
So You Want to be a Content Creator? Answer These 10 Questions Before You Take the Leap
I became a content creator when I was 18 years old. I had no idea what I was doing then. And my first YouTube videos were awful. But you know what? It was worth it. The memories I made and the people I met helped me through an otherwise lackluster time in my life. But this teenage experience wasn’t just a … [Read more...]
Every Artist’s Worst Fear (And The Simple Way to Face It)
You know what my biggest fear is? Bees. I can’t stand 'em. Bees and pollen are the two reasons why I’d rather freeze in winter than delight in the warmth of spring. Sure, there’s always the threat of being stung by one, but my phobia stems more from a history with these winged creatures of death. It all happened … [Read more...]
Dissecting Kobe Bryant’s The Mamba Mentality: How I Play (8 Actions and 24 Quotes to Master Your Craft)
It was the spring of 2009. The NBA playoffs were heating up, and every basketball fan was eager to see the matchup of two generational talents: Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James. One superstar was in the middle of his prime. The other was just entering his own. It was destiny in the making. Fate was bringing these two … [Read more...]
I Bought New Shoes
I bought new shoes today. Brown ones this time. With black soles. Leather uppers. They’re so smooth that I’m tempted to match them with my regular outfits. Yet despite how slick they may appear, they were never intended for casual wear: The outsoles are slip-, oil-, and abrasion-resistant. The materials protect … [Read more...]
How to Break Through a Creative Wall (A 2 Phase Strategy Guaranteed to Work!)
You’ve been thinking about it all day. From the minute you clocked in at work, grabbed a donut off the commons table, and then plopped into your ergonomic yet somehow still uncomfortable chair, you were desperate to get back to your own project. Instead, you sifted through email after email, went to approximately 3.5 … [Read more...]
The Loner’s Guide to Becoming a Surprisingly Inspirational Team Player
Are you one of those weird people who likes to work alone? Was the work you consider to be a cornerstone, a masterpiece, or maybe even your magnum opus created while you were locked in a room with no people in sight? Well chances are that others notice your autonomous ways when you don’t have the luxury of solitude—and … [Read more...]
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