Have you ever dreamed about doing something only to dismiss it away as being impossible? Maybe you made some excuse as to why you couldn’t achieve it or why you shouldn’t bother trying. Whatever it is, you’ve labeled it impossible and moved on with your life. But what if that goal isn’t as impossible […]
Always Pursue Your Dreams – No Matter What Happens
I was watching a documentary the other day about someone who is pursuing their dream to become a big actor in Hollywood. He arrived ten years ago and since then has had minimal success in reaching that goal. When asked, the actor said he felt the time he spent pursuing his dream was completely worth […]
5 Things You Should Be Able to Say Before You Die
I think one of the most uncomfortable truths about life is the realization that one day you’re going to die. But rather than sadden me, I find the concept weirdly liberating. To know that I have a finite time on earth reminds me that I need to keep moving if I want to experience everything […]
The Biggest Lesson I’ve Learned Over the Past 10 Years
Sit down and think hard over the past ten years or so of your life. Where were you ten years ago? What have you accomplished and learned since then? Thinking about your past like this can be really life-affirming if you’re in the right mood for it. Not only that, but it can be interesting […]
The 6 Habits of Well-Traveled People
“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 […]