Cutting these things helped me boost my productivity. — If you’re reading this, there are a million-and-a-half things you want to do: Build your business, exercise more, spend more time with friends and family, read more books, etc. So how do you pack that into a 24-hour day that’s already occupied with sleeping and eating? While most people try…

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…

Follow this 3-step system and thrive in the new year. — Hot diggity daffodil, 2022 went by in a hurry. I'm not one for New Year's resolutions, but with all of 2023 in front of us, it’s nice symbolically to have an empty calendar ahead—there's so much wonder and optimism and a huge opportunity to seize it. Today, I’ll share a…

Learn the art of enhancing your life better and faster than before. — Not long ago, I was talking to someone about a very hot topic: Dating. They were lamenting how they struggled to get dates or traction with online dating, but when I saw their online dating profile? It was really bad. And it was no shock why they were getting negative…

They might be hard to hear, but they transformed everything. — Recently, I turned 35. I only panicked a tiny bit. All joking aside, it was a big occasion and, like every year, I reflect on the defining moments—good and bad—that brought me to this point. I’ve been doing this every year since I was 28 and it’s been illuminating. In…

If you think life is hard, then you NEED to read this. — When you’re a “high performer” in life, you might notice that some other people—aren’t. You got a lot of things to do and a lot of responsibilities, and you’re able to get everything done—and still have time to enjoy yourself. But having this type of lifestyle usually requires you to…

And why every other tactic misses it—badly. — Take your books and throw them away. Actually, on second thought, that’s a little rash… …just gently put them away in your bookcase. Because the path to knowledge and wisdom won’t be found in printed words. It comes from a term I borrowed from the military called a “live-fire exercise.” …

Read these and prosper. — Lately, I’ve been in a pensive mood. I blame the summertime. During the past few gloriously sunny months, I relocated and lived in some of my favorite cities—Wien and Warszawa—and I found a new one (Rīga). I met some cool people, soaked up some amazing weather, and spent my time…