I recently heard a speech by a running coaching about marathoning (disclaimer: I am not a runner). He spoke about the idea that every runner hits “the wall,” and then experiences what he called "The Excruciating Minutes" – that one mile or few minutes after you hit the wall that exposes who you are, and makes you examine what you are made of. This concept of The Excruciating … [Read more...]
Reluct-untemplater
I've got a confession to make: I like the idea of a template. Like most people, I've recently been bombarded with the idea of being location independent and traveling the world while working freelance jobs. And sure, some of it sounds appealing. I've listened to the Four Hour Workweek, and thought smugly, "Well, that will never be me. I am way too into stability for that!" … [Read more...]
I Wasn’t Born to Moo. Were You?
Paul Smith writes an excellent post “Job Security is the Devil” bringing up some timely points about the illusion of job security in corporate America today. It reminded me of a lecture in a Management Seminar for my MBA coursework. The instructor painted a scenario where an employee felt mistreated and bullied by his supervisor, and asked the class what we would do if we … [Read more...]
Stop Pushing Me! Letting Go Through Yoga
Up until a year ago, I was reluctant to try yoga in any serious way as a means to reach a state of zen, a place where I could use my body to achieve not only greater flexibility but a greater appreciation for the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit. There are two major reasons for such hesitation: 1) I’m a chronic fidgeter. The idea of remaining still and … [Read more...]
Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle that Suits You
Creating a sustainable lifestyle is not only about giving you peace of mind, it's also financially wise. The sustainable part is not necessarily about being eco-friendly (but it's a side effect sometimes), it's about having a lifestyle that doesn't have constantly having to upgrade. Keeping up with the Joneses can wreck your monthly cash flow and put you into a position of … [Read more...]