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…

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…

Few people have it—but you can learn to be one of them. — To reach your dream life, you have to go from “where you are now” to “where you want to go”—so what does it take to bridge that gap? It takes a very rare trait, but it’s one that will transform everything about how you approach your life: Proactivity. “The vast…

Europe made me massively rethink my experiences back in the US. — In honor of Asian Heritage Month, I wanted to share my experiences from traveling the world for the past three years in Europe and what it taught me about being… well… me. Because admittedly, I’ve always been in a weird spot. Growing up in Los Angeles, I didn’t grow up…

Self-care is great, but it can’t outdo a bad situation. — Before you burn me at the stake, don’t get me wrong: I’m a big proponent of self-care in our lives. Sometimes, stresses and pressure accumulate—the stresses and pressures that everyone has to deal with as a result of living in the 21st century. And in those moments, yes, it's important…

How to improve your communication skills. — Since 2014, I’ve stayed in over 40 different Airbnbs, spanning many different countries and continents. Not only that, but I’ve also done thousands of hours of research, sifting through countless properties and scanning reviews with a fine-tooth comb to find the right place for my stay. …

Learn how the hot dogs are made. — I’ve been traveling and working remotely for the past three years. It’s been a crazy experience that wouldn’t trade for the world. …