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 inEntrepreneurship 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 inMind Cafe·Feb 27, 2024Member-onlyDoes Traveling Mean You’re Running From Your Problems?And how to tell if someone is. — During my travels over the last several years, I’ve had quite a few people assume I’m “running away from something” or that I’m “lost.” After all, according to them, why else would I travel for so long? Besides being a great example of psychological projection (lol), it motivated me to…Travel8 min readTravel8 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Feb 15, 2024Member-only10 (More) Incredibly Valuable Dating Lessons I Wish I Knew 10 Years AgoLearn from my mistakes. — Recently, I published an article on the most important dating lessons I've learned over the last decade that would've saved me a lot of time and stress. Well, I was just getting started. Because there are a lot more lessons that I learned. (I just didn't want to write an…Love8 min readLove8 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Jan 30, 2024Member-only5 Brutally Honest Things I Dislike About Travel (After 6+ Years of Living Abroad)Lessons that can improve the lifestyle. — When I packed my bags and left the US in 2009, I had no idea how much that moment would transform my life. But after living abroad for over six years across 3 different continents, there are some key things I don't like about it. And these are important issues…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Jan 10, 2024Member-onlyConfessions of a Personal Trainer: Here’s What REALLY Happens at a GymIf only you knew what goes on behind closed doors… — When I worked at a gym, a coworker and I joked that we should write a sitcom script about what really goes on. Because you wouldn’t believe it unless you saw it. You see, unlike most fitness writers on Medium, I’ve been a personal trainer for several years with real…Fitness8 min readFitness8 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Jan 4, 2024Member-onlyI Talked to 1000s of Strangers—Here Are 9 Valuable Conversation TipsTrust me: If I can do it, you can too. — I always get a kick out of conversation advice from exceptionally beautiful people. It’s like, are you bloody serious? You could say anything and get a decent reaction. But ya boy wasn’t blessed with good looks, height, or an ethnicity that was en vogue in my home country. I even…Relationships6 min readRelationships6 min read
Published inMind Cafe·Jan 4, 2024Member-only7 Common Traits to Stop For a Happy and Successful LifeRemove these from your life and start thriving. — There are tons of habits and traits you can add to your life for more success and happiness. But if you’re doing certain things that are actively holding you back, it’s far more valuable—and far more effective—to eliminate those first before adding a bunch of hacks onto a shaky foundation. …Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read