“How do you get to travel so much?” “Why is it that you always seem to be traveling somewhere?” I’m asked questions like these on a regular basis. It’s rather surprising too since I really don’t feel like I travel all that often. I travel roughly three to four times a year, but there are […]
Why Being Assertive and Disagreeable Pays Off (And Being Nice Doesn’t)
If you met me in real life, you’d probably say I’m a friendly person. In general I like to get along with people and will go out of my way to help someone even if I don’t know them very well. But meet me under the right circumstances and I can be a downright prick […]
Taking the Path of MOST Resistance
I faced a tough choice today. Should I sit down and relax or write this post despite the fact that I’m tired, not motivated and feel like I could just do it tomorrow? I was giving myself a lot of reasons to put it off, but I went ahead and started writing anyway. What’s funny […]
6 Ways to Enjoy Every Day as Much as Possible
Imagine waking up every morning and looking forward to what will happen throughout the day. As you take in a deep breath, you feel wonderful knowing you’re alive so you can enjoy what life has given you. That would be a great feeling, wouldn’t it? That’s the way I try to wake up each morning. […]
Break Through Conventional Wisdom and Do Things on Your Terms
Are you the kind of person who accepts some things as true without actually questioning the facts and weighing the possibilities? It’s called conventional wisdom and we’re all susceptible to it to one degree or another. Who hasn’t heard that you need to spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring or you need to […]
What You Can Learn By Doing Dangerous, Stupid and Crazy Things
A couple of years ago while traveling through Belize, I had the opportunity to take a boat out into the nearby coral reef and swim in an area full of sharks and stingrays. Before I jumped into the water, I thought about how crazy it was to put myself into that situation. Most people […]
Why It’s Important to Surround Yourself with Interesting People
I think Jim Rohn, a motivational speaker, put it best when he said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”. While there is always room for individual choices and personality, the fact remains that one of the biggest influencers of your behavior, beliefs and attitudes come from the […]