I hate productive people. So smug about how much they accomplish. So busy talking about how they can fit so much more into their so-busy, so-productive days. And I just sit in front of my computer with a warm beverage thinking about how someday I’ll be just like them, conquering the world, but right now I just want to read… Read more →
I went to a startup conference a few weeks ago. I know what you’re thinking – my life must be super-interesting if I’m attending something so riveting as a startup conference. Just shut up and listen, ok? The conference itself was…it was fine. Truth is, many of the entrepreneurs’ stories left me feeling discouraged. But that’s actually a good thing… Read more →
When you ask someone what commitment means, you’ll usually get some answer about relationships. Like, “you commit to a person and you stay with that person until things get so bad you can’t stay with them any longer. And you don’t cheat on them.” But commitment, it turns out, is a power that affects nearly every aspect of your life.… Read more →
Have you ever wasted an hour following links, reading articles, learning about something, only to walk away feeling…empty? The more that I work for myself, the more I realize I have a tendency to use distraction as an escape. I realize there are a lot of articles out there about this, but writing about it helps me improve my understanding… Read more →
For some reason, I decided to walk to work today. Maybe because I was curious how long it would take. I live just shy of 6 miles away from my office. A 6 mile walk to work doesn’t really sound like a big deal. And it isn’t. But it’s interesting what goes through your head as your walking. At least, what… Read more →
Here’s the thing, I, like you, don’t want to die without having accomplished a few meaningful things in my life. And, probably unlike you, I’m getting up there in age and I’m relatively unaccomplished, and I used to think there was always time, but now I worry that it will never happen. And, I know what all the productivity coaches… Read more →
Happy New Year. Now that you’re motivated again to make some changes in your life, I’ve got some advice for you and I hope you take it because I know I probably won’t, but I know that I’d probably live better if I did. I’ve lived a while now. I’m very observant. And I’ve made a lot of mistakes. And… Read more →
We met last summer. I had heard about the Four Hour Work Week (4HWW for the enthusiasts) since 2008 when one of my twenty-something developers told me about it. I was intrigued, but I didn’t think it applied to me—I didn’t want to be one of those guys looking for an easy way through life. I wasn’t looking to only… Read more →
Have you ever known somebody who is looking for a long-term relationships, but they keep dating people that aren’t right for them? And sometimes they find someone they’re really attracted to. Someone they really like. Someone they connect with and have chemistry with. But they know this person isn’t looking for the same things in life. But they are in… Read more →
I spent the last month on vacation in Europe. Don’t judge me. London, Barcelona, Rome, Paris. And many sites in between. Each location had a few things in common: 1) amazing architecture 2) incredible history 3) selfie sticks 4) Chinese tourists At first, the waves of Chinese tour groups bugged the hell out of me. How could you enjoy the… Read more →