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 inMaking of a Millionaire·Sep 7Member-onlyHow to Work From a Coffee Shop (Without Being a Jack*ss)I've been working from coffee shops for over a decade. But as more people work remotely, I've definitely noticed a massive shift in behavior—mostly for the worse. So, in the article, I’ll share what I do to perform great work and be as respectful as possible to these businesses and…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Published inCurious·Aug 17Member-onlyHow to Master Your Body Language and Boost Your Social SkillsDramatically improve your non-verbal skills. — Years ago, I had a coworker who always gave me an odd feeling. At first, I couldn’t figure out why — he seemed nice, but every time we talked, I always felt uneasy around him. Then it hit me… Whenever he talked to people, he raised his eyebrows so high…Relationships6 min readRelationships6 min read
Jul 29Member-onlyIf You Want to Achieve Your Dreams, You Must Embrace The TradeoffEverything is a sacrifice of something else. — You want a sexy and fit body. You want to write a novel. You want to travel the world. You want to make a mobile app. I get it. Well, how do you do it? Or, put in another way, why is someone else able to achieve it while countless…Success5 min readSuccess5 min read
Jul 26Member-only5 Questions to Ask Yourself That Will Reshape Your MindAsk yourself these and your life will change. — Sometimes, a question is far more powerful than a statement. Instead of telling you what to do, it forces you to stop and think—like a koan. And when done correctly, it can lead to new ways of thinking and, even better, new ways of being. Here are five questions I…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Jul 20Member-only25 Simple Actions That Will Transform Your Life ForeverIt’s just that simple. — Read on for the most powerful actions that helped me completely rebuild my life. I went from shy, hopeless, and scrubbing toilets to running a successful business, traveling the world, working with major magazines, and more. You don't have to do all of them at once. You don’t even have…Life Lessons8 min readLife Lessons8 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Jul 17Member-only6 Hilarious Truths About Fitness I Learned From 12 Years In The IndustrySex sells—to a point. — I started my first fitness job in January 2011. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind that has launched a career that I love, taken me to incredible places, introduced me to amazing friends, and transformed my own health and lifestyle. No, I’m not a world-record lifter. No, I don’t have…Fitness6 min readFitness6 min read