The Secret to Developing Any Skill

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There’s one thing that I’ve noticed separates those who fail and those who succeed in every new skill that I’ve tried to master–whether it be learning a new language, doing a pull-up, or even completing a challenging project at work. What separates those who break through to the next level and those who try and [...]

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Achieving Lofty Goals While in a Long-Term Relationship

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Many of the most accomplished people I know or idolize are not in long-term relationships. Perhaps this is just coincidence, but I actually think that there’s a reason that people who are not in relationships accomplish so much. Why Single People Might Accomplish More First of all, single people have more time on their hands. [...]

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Decorating as a Minimalist

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I moved into my own apartment not long after I got my first full-time job. I don’t regret this. I love every minute of being able to make my own decisions and choosing my lifestyle. Funny thing is, I hadn’t decorated at all since moving in. This is pretty much the norm for me. Even [...]

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Achieve Great Things

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Open Your Eyes There are endless possibilities facing you at this moment. Don’t waste time imagining barriers between you and your dreams. In less than 30 seconds, you could be naked in the street, flailing your arms around and singing at the top of your lungs–if you wanted to. In less than 5 minutes, you [...]

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My 2012 Review

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For me, 2012 was a great year for growth. I developed professionally and gained some skills I didn’t explicitly set out to conquer—but I am grateful that it all happened. My main achievements were: learning more about fitness and nutrition, maturing emotionally, building relationships (personal and business), and recognizing that value lies in experiences and [...]

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Learn to Save Your Life

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I hit the ground. Hard. Still stunned from the impact, I heard someone say, “Welcome to the real world. Get back up and fight!” I immediately sprang back up, and with a one-two-punch combo, I continued to hit as hard as I could until the instructor called “Time!” My head was pounding from the punches [...]

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How to Get a Job Right After College

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I’m going to be honest with you—I was lucky. It took me about two months after graduation to find a job. That’s not to say that it’s everyone’s dream, nor is it achievable in every circumstance. But alas, here are some techniques that got me there. Make Sure You Want a Job for the Right [...]

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How to Choose Foods that Help You Perform Your Best

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Choosing a healthy diet that helps you feel your best and gives you consistent energy is not as straightforward as it seems. For one, you could be currently eating a food that is deemed healthy by the food pyramid but that can’t be processed by your body. In that case, it doesn’t matter that it’s [...]

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How to Do Something Well: Planning

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Lay out your guide Create a bare bones skeleton of the tasks you need to complete in order to make your goal happen. This is where a lot of people get stuck. Some might say, “Well I don’t know every single step to take to achieve my goal.” It’s true: there may be some grey [...]

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How to Do Something Well: Mindset

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Once you know that your top-level goal is completion, you must make sure that your mindset is aligned with your goals so that mentally you’re your goal’s helping hand instead of its dragging feet. Dedication I hold the opinion that you need to be excited about something to do it well. Even if you’re just [...]

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