I'm a problem solver. It's what I'm paid to do professionally. But even if I didn't make a living from it, I'd still be just as interested. There's something about finding the cause behind your circumstances that fires me up. It's pretty much the adult version of videogames, and I love it. I haven't always been good … [Read more...]
Take These 20 Actions to Bounce Back from Devastating Mistakes
If I had to name the most important skill I developed in the last 3 to 5 years, it would be the ability to bounce back. Having the fortitude to not only recover from a devastating experience, but to go on and thrive afterwards is a lost art in today's coddled world. Sure no one wants to be in a position where they have to … [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...]
Defecation, Greatness, and Humility: A Loser Making Sense of it All
Have you ever been pooped on? And no, I don't mean in the metaphorical sense. I'm talking feces, excrement, the real stuff. Well I have. And as you would imagine, it’s not a pleasant experience. I was walking to my car after a particularly good day at work, when suddenly, I felt a thump against my chest. “No way did … [Read more...]
Follow These 7 Steps to Turn Whatever You Love into Work You Love
If you’re like most people, work is the last thing you want to do in your free time. There’s a reason why no one complains about how long their vacation was. Those moments away from it all are amazing, but what if you had work you didn’t want to take a break from? What if the path you chose was so fulfilling that you … [Read more...]
5 Common Pitfalls You’ll Avoid by Keeping God First
Christianity is simple. So simple in fact that Christ Himself summarized it in only 2 commandments (Matthew 22:37-40): Love God with all your heart, mind, and soul. Love your neighbor as yourself. People talk about the love your neighbor part all the time, but what about the first, and greatest … [Read more...]
Better Than a Party
Sometimes I feel like an alien on this planet. Much of what makes others happy brings a tremendous feeling of indifference to me. I don't know. Maybe it's just how I'm wired. One of the events that has this effect on me are idle gatherings---or parties, as most people would call them. Now don't get me wrong, I love a … [Read more...]
The 4 Step Ladder to Mastery and the Trick to Making the Climb
I’ve always found it weird how we laugh at other people’s failures. When we hear the singer struggle to hit the high notes at auditions, the artist who seemingly let his toddler smear paint on the canvas, or the boy who gets rejected by Susie in class, a little grin forms on our faces. We praise victory so much that we … [Read more...]
The Truth About Mindset
Time to set some things straight. I talk about forming a creative thought process and developing a strong mindset all the time on this site. That’s because I've seen the difference those skills make firsthand. If I always thought the way I think now, I would have avoided some awful times in the past. And I’m not saying … [Read more...]
The Most Satisfying “Revenge”
I try to limit my social media use. I'm a dinosaur when it comes to Facebook, Instagram, and all the other sites my peers are into. For the most part, I only use them to promote projects I'm working on or to connect with like-minded people. But anyway, I was scrolling one of my feeds the other day when I saw a reposted … [Read more...]
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