PinnedMember-only6 Things That Are Wrong With Medium (From a Former Journalist)You’re not going like what I’m about to say. — Unlike many writers on Medium, I didn’t start my writing career by writing on Medium. I contributed to magazines, companies, and more for almost a decade before joining the platform, yet when I first started, I actually struggled to adjust because it was so different than anything I did before. …Medium8 min readMedium8 min read
Published inMind Cafe·PinnedMember-only7 Habits I Avoid to Become Highly ProductiveCutting 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…Productivity7 min readProductivity7 min read
Published inMind Cafe·PinnedMember-only5 Simple Things I Removed from My Life to Become HappierHappiness 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…Happiness9 min readHappiness9 min read
Published inEntrepreneur's Handbook·PinnedMember-onlyHow To Get More Done In 3 Hours Than Most Do In A WeekThese 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…Productivity12 min readProductivity12 min read
Published inCurious·14 hours agoMember-onlyThe Single Most Important Life Skill—And How You Can Build ItWhy it’s so rare and what you can do to transform. — A while back, I wrote a viral article about the little signs that can tell you a lot about people. It was read over a quarter million times on Medium and received over 21,200 claps. One of those signs was “How their car looks.” I purposely wrote it so I…Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Published inMind Cafe·4 days agoMember-onlyStop Saying These 7 Things If You Want an Awe-Inspiring LifeBanish these phrases and watch your success soar. — You are what you say. In fact, if you listen closely, you can read between the lines and detect the codewords we say—the ones that disguise our inner fears, self-doubts, and worries that kill our success. The hard truth is we use these phrases to lie to ourselves, which holds…Success6 min readSuccess6 min read
Published inMind Cafe·May 24Member-only5 Pieces of Extremely Unpopular Advice So You Can Thrive In Your 20sYou’ll probably hate reading this. — I’ll cut to the quick: Below, I’m sharing five of the best pieces of advice for the younger generation to live better lives. But this isn’t the fru-fru “follow your dreams” advice you see from everyone else. You’re going to hate this. This is brutally honest. And chances are, few…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyThe Simple Way to Achieve All Your Goals in 2023Follow 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…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Nov 14, 2022Member-onlyThe Secret to a Great Life: Get Better at Getting BetterLearn 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…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Nov 14, 2022Member-onlyThe 35 Most Life-Defining Lessons from 35 Years of LifeThey 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…Life Lessons12 min readLife Lessons12 min read