It's important to take a break from staring at a screen all day - but everyone knows that. It's also easy to forget just how important it is until you actually do it. Yesterday a friend and I visited Doi Inthanon national park here in Thailand. We drove up through the mountains.. Saw some waterfalls... Visited a temple and its gardens.. And walked through this forest - … [Read more...] about What To Do On Your Day Off
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Why is the Grass Always Greener..?
I used to study at a Second Cup café on one of the main streets in downtown Montreal. It was open 24 hours and, more often than not, full of students studying. At the same time, at night there would often be groups of drunk students coming or going from apartments and bars along the same street. Somehow - I experienced many occasions where I was: Sitting in the cafe and … [Read more...] about Why is the Grass Always Greener..?
This Short Book Will Destroy Procrastination and Change Your Life in 10 Days
In this post I am going to introduce you to a small book that can change your life in 10 days. That is not a marketing gimmick - I used this book about 3 years ago and it changed my life in exactly the same way it can yours. The book is called Self Discipline in 10 Days by Theodore Bryant (Amazon) and I only just remembered it, otherwise I would have written about it earlier. … [Read more...] about This Short Book Will Destroy Procrastination and Change Your Life in 10 Days
10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Better Looking
Guys often think of their looks as something they're born with and therefore have no control over. And it's true to some extent - you can't do anything about things like height or facial structure. However there are many things about looks, often overlooked, that are within your control. Let's concentrate on those then shall we? Here's what you can do right now to be better … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Better Looking
Can You Force a “Flow State”? (Yes and here’s how)
We often think of "flow" as something we don't have complete control over. When we get into a state of flow we know it means certain factors must have come together - but we're often only conscious of a small number of them. Because of this, working in any creative capacity—especially writing—can sometimes feel like a crap shoot. You sit down for the day and you might as … [Read more...] about Can You Force a “Flow State”? (Yes and here’s how)