For about three years I was a “digital nomad”, travelling around and working online. I moved cities every 4-6 months on average, and so during this period I ended up doing certain things most people only have to do a few times in their lives many, many times. Among these were logistical tasks like finding an apartment, a coworking space, a gym, and the best way to travel … [Read more...] about How to Make Friends in a New City
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How to Choose a “Career” When Facing Massive Uncertainty
I recently received a message from someone who had watched this video and then gone on to read some of my posts. He explained how he felt his personality is similar to mine and asked specifically about career advice - what kind of career might suit someone like him? As it turns out, I'd thought about this question before, and not just with regard to personalities similar to … [Read more...] about How to Choose a “Career” When Facing Massive Uncertainty
My Current Morning Routine (What’s yours?)
My current morning routine takes approximately one hour, from waking up to being out the door. My phone is on airplane mode for the entire time and I don’t turn the data on until after the entire routine is done. This is very important for keeping a clear head in the morning and throughout the day. The WORST thing in the world to wake up to is a torrent of messages, emails, … [Read more...] about My Current Morning Routine (What’s yours?)
Wim Hof Method Review: Deep Breathing & Cold Exposure to Supercharge Your Mind, Body & Spirit
This is a review of Wim Hof’s 10-week online video course. In this Wim Hof Method review I’ll go over the content of the course, my experience with it, and some information and FAQ about Wim Hof and his breathing method in general. This is a pretty long post and may include some information you already know, so feel free to skip around and read only what’s relevant for you. … [Read more...] about Wim Hof Method Review: Deep Breathing & Cold Exposure to Supercharge Your Mind, Body & Spirit
How to Fall Asleep Fast in 5 Simple Steps
Have trouble falling asleep at night? Want to learn how to fall asleep fast? This is a step-by-step process I discovered through trial and error as I was struggling to fall asleep each night. I wrote about it briefly before in a post about how to fix your sleep schedule. My sleep schedule was at one point so messed up that I was waking up in the early evening and falling … [Read more...] about How to Fall Asleep Fast in 5 Simple Steps
Western Society has Cut You Off From Your Real Self (Re-Attach Your Head to Your Body)
One of the greatest myths of Western society is that the mind and body are separate. This comes from a long and unfortunate philosophical tradition, starting with Plato and epitomized by what's known as Cartesian dualism. Plato imagined the mind and body to be completely separate - the rational, thinking mind 'owned' the body in the same way that an individual owns a house or … [Read more...] about Western Society has Cut You Off From Your Real Self (Re-Attach Your Head to Your Body)
How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 3): Diet and Acne, a Better Way to Think About Human Health in General & Other Ways to Improve Your Skin Naturally
This is the final part of a 3-part series on how to get rid of acne. It covers: Why most mainstream information about diet and acne is not useful Foods that cause acne/foods that help with acne A better way to think about diet and physical health in general The relationship between dairy and acne (My experience) Other lifestyle habits you can use to improve your skin … [Read more...] about How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 3): Diet and Acne, a Better Way to Think About Human Health in General & Other Ways to Improve Your Skin Naturally
How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 2): Prescription Medication – Accutane/Isotretinoin & others including Accutane Side Effects and Drinking Alcohol on Accutane
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on how to get rid of acne. It covers: When you should ask your doctor about prescription acne medication Understanding the names of prescription drugs (drug nomenclature) The 3 topical (external) prescription acne medications I've used My experience with accutane/isotretinoin Accutane side effects Drinking alcohol on … [Read more...] about How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 2): Prescription Medication – Accutane/Isotretinoin & others including Accutane Side Effects and Drinking Alcohol on Accutane
How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 1): OTC Medication, ‘Alternative’ Acne Treatments & the Best Non-Prescription Acne Medication on the Market
Acne is hell - if you've suffered it seriously then you know that's no exaggeration. Starting around age 13-14 I had acne on my face, chest and back, and a lot of it. This lasted for about 4-5 years and only really stopped being a problem at 20-21. I tried every type of treatment, from over-the-counter medication, to "natural" treatments, to homeopathic remedies, and … [Read more...] about How To Get Rid of Acne (Part 1): OTC Medication, ‘Alternative’ Acne Treatments & the Best Non-Prescription Acne Medication on the Market
What To Do On Your Day Off
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
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
How to Go From “Pretty Good” to “Ideal” in Any Area of Life
Towards the end of university and particularly during the months after, I had my diet at the point where it was pretty much "ideal". The ideal diet (for me) consisted only of about 10 foods: Chicken Sweet potato Beans Tuna Eggs Pork chops Oatmeal Yogurt (usually Greek) Fruit and vegetables (usually in the form of green juice) This "ideal" diet … [Read more...] about How to Go From “Pretty Good” to “Ideal” in Any Area of Life