The holidays are upon us and time is speeding up like crazy. It's a time of year though when we should stop, reflect, and be thankful for the things we have. This Thanksgiving I am thankful for a lot of things including surviving my health scare, getting to explore Belgium, feeling happy and prosperous in my life/finances/career (our 30's are better than 20's), and being able … [Read more...]
Sugar Kills Your Diet, Your Health, And Hostess Brands
If you talk to any nutritionist or doctor, they will tell you that sugar kills all of us. The introduction of heavily processed sugar this past century has diseased us with obesity. I'm addicted to Gatorade after every tennis match, while I'm sure many of you are addicted to cakes, cupcakes, soda and the likes. I went to Europe for two weeks this fall and gained 10 pounds, even … [Read more...]
Everything Will Be All Right In The End
So often we get trapped by our own fears and prejudices that we hold ourselves back from moving forward, building relationships, and experiencing new things. Thinking about the unknown and the future can feel overwhelming, especially when you're going through a big life change like getting into college, finding your first job, becoming a parent, or transitioning into … [Read more...]
How To Cure Laziness And Accomplish More Than Ever
Looking for some answers on how to cure laziness? I've been feeling a little lazy recently and I don't know why. Perhaps it's because daylight savings makes everything dark and depressing by 5:30pm. That's probably it. Over the past week, I've been waking up around 6:30am instead of my usual 6am to rock this world. Meanwhile, I find myself taking 30-45 minute naps after lunch … [Read more...]
How To Improve Communication At Work And In Your Personal Life
Communication is the foundation to any successful relationship. Yet so often we fail. So why is it so hard for humans to communicate effectively? Is it because we are too complex for our own good? There are many dimensions to this fundamental aspect of our lives, and I want to examine a few of them today. I hope after reading this post you'll a refreshed perspective on how we … [Read more...]