Untemplater Weekend Reading: Achieve Excellence Edition

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Every Saturday on Untemplater we point our readers to our favorite posts of the week. These are some reads that are either very related to the untemplate message or just plain awesome stuff.

This week’s reading is called the “Achieve Excellence Edition” not because I’m all for feel-good buzzwords but because there comes a time when we all go into autopilot and settle for mediocrity. And more often than not, settling for mediocrity is considered ‘successful.’ It’s time to reflect on the means that justify the end.

Do Something You Love, Before You Have To Do Something For Money – Jason at Frugal Dad

Jason from Frugal Dad explores getting stuck in jobs you hate, because you can’t afford to quit.  Is it ever too late to do something you love?

How To Trade Being Chained to a Job for Traveling the World – Betsy Talbot at Free Pursuits

How one couple overcame the roadblocks to getting out of the 9-to-5 and started living the dream, traveling where they please.

My Thailand Experience – Benny Lewis at Fluent in 3 Months

Benny is a polyglot (he speaks 7 languages) who loves permanent travel and getting involved in local cultures everywhere he goes. Here he shares what he learned from traveling around Thailand for seven weeks.

How to Train like a Na’vi – Amber Zuckswert at Epic Self

Amber does a great way of breaking down how you can be more aware with nature, with others, and with yourself.

5 Tips to Acing An Interview – Kate Luther at WiseBread

Part of leading an Untemplated life can be landing that dream job!  Here are 5 tips from WiseBread on how to ace interviews!

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Web 2.0: Top 25 Applications to Grow Your Business – Neil Patel at Quick Sprout

Necessary reading for an entrepreneur on a budget that is looking to build systems and use tools to get his or her company to grow successfully.  If you’re looking for a tool to be a more effective entrepreneur, Neil has got it listed here.

Mediocrity Equates to Winning and Profits – Ryan Stephens at Ryan Stephens Marketing

One of my favorite quotes from this article that best describes what it’s about: “For every person telling harmless white lies, taking short cuts and manipulating their co-workers, clients, etc. for money, power, recognition, etc. there’s someone out there who realizes that in the scheme of things none of that matters. People who realize that getting to the top is great, but how you get there matters more.”

What do you think of this week’s links? Know any articles worth sharing with the Untemplater community? Let us know!