Happiness comes from subtraction, not addition. — When I was a kid, I was miserable, hated life, and didn’t think things could improve: I had a traumatic childhood and was teased by other kids for being so “angry.” I knew I couldn’t go the rest of my days with so much negativity, tension, and pain, so I…

These 9 simple (and free) productivity hacks will transform your results — Whether you work from home or an office, many find it a struggle to focus, be productive, and finish all their tasks. Since becoming self-employed in 2013, I’ve built a successful business, launched numerous side hustles, completed many large projects for several clients at once, and worked far fewer than…

I love Airbnb—really!—but there’s room for improvement. — First and foremost, I'll start by saying I really enjoy Airbnb. I’ve found so many wonderful stays and made friendships with many incredible hosts—and I’ll always savor those memories. To me, that’s what Airbnb is all about. But as with all things, it's not without its faults and drawbacks. So…

Lessons from years of travel—and seeing what NOT to do. — Yes—I, too, am a tourist. (I’ve been traveling for the last three years.) Yes, I do touristy things and go to tourist attractions. No, I’m not trying to “look down” on all tourists: At the end of the day, we’re all spending our hard-earned money to visit places we've dreamt…

Uncover the bad advice that no one else talks about. — Growing up, I struggled to talk to people I didn’t know so, like anyone of my generation, I went online — with my dial-up internet — and tried to learn how to actually talk to people and have conversations. After over a decade of talking to random people, I’m definitely…

Wise lessons from following a lot of bad advice. — There’s a ton of bad advice when it comes to entrepreneurship and freelancing. I understand where a lot of it comes from, but even so, it doesn’t mean it’s helpful — or that you should follow them. Instead, I had to learn these brutal lessons the hard way. I had…

Few people can master this skill—here’s how to be one of them. — We get so caught up in the glitz and the glamour. We see a celebrated athlete wearing luxury designer clothes and lifting a championship trophy. We see a famous celebrity looking perfect as they walk down the red carpet and win a prestigious award. But there’s something behind those images…

It’ll lead to better communication and happier relationships. — Disagreements are part of life. Whether at work, with friends, or with random people, we will always have disagreements or a difference of opinion. But a powerful skill is sharing your opinion in a way that adds to a discussion and avoids conflict and contempt. Yet without this skill, it…

The counterintuitive advice to maintain your peace of mind. — We all want to help people. Whether it’s with health, money, or relationships, when people come to us for advice, we want to roll up our sleeves and help them succeed. The sad truth, however, is that many people, despite what they say, do NOT actually want our help. Worse…