Magicians (also known as illusionists) are masters of manipulation of your attention. Anyone who has seen Penn and Teller’s act has been introduced to the science behind how they deceive you: they can make an object appear to have moved when it hasn’t; they can make it appear to be somewhere when it has actually moved; and they can make you focus...
Read MoreMany people out there will hear that the meaning of life is growth and think, “Well, then, I’ve gotta get to it!” A short time later, you’ve burnt yourself out. Don’t conflate growth and effort; let’s explore. Everyone knows that to accomplish your goals in life, effort is required. Students study, employees and entrepreneurs work, and investors...
Read MoreDuring COVID, I did not leave the house for six months out of pressure from my significant other. I ended up getting a severe Vitamin D deficiency, and my entire body started aching, I was tired all the time, and I didn’t feel like doing anything—not even getting out of bed. I would spend hours in pain wondering what was wrong with me, and it tur...
Read More“The only constant is change.” You’ve heard the saying before, usually when something great is coming to an end. It’s often a harsh reminder that no matter what you do, there will always be more to do and always be entropy slowly eroding the progress you make in this world. At the same time, many people today can’t even handle 5 minutes without...
Read MoreI was on the #EverydayHustle Podcast the other day, and Adam Ali asked me a little bit about being present in the moment for people who are showing up but aren’t always present. Being present is not only important for enjoying your life as it happens, but it's also an important part of maintaining emotional and psychological well-being.
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