As I dive into the culture of Brazil and the nuances of Portuguese language, there are always some fun cultural insights that come along with the learning process. Moments of understanding in seeing how language is a reflection of culture and values. Most recently this has manifested in the use of the word “nois" - … Continue reading The Philosophy of “Nois”
A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday
I don’t think I’ve ever written a letter to my audience, directly addressed something to my readers. A thought piece where I simply tell you whats on my mind in the world of Troy. So hey readers! What’s good!? Hope you’re smiling and dancing and living life with a smile! I don’t utilise my newsletter … Continue reading A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday
Observations of the mind during long distance travel
Over the course of the last ten years I’ve done a lot of long distance travel. Combinations of taxi’s, busses, planes and trains for seemingly endless hours. Trips that total 24+ hours. I remember I once decided to take a 24 hour bus ride to get from Argentina to Chile and visit my friend. I … Continue reading Observations of the mind during long distance travel
The Philosophy of Beesauce – Why you should always train your weak side
When I was around 15 years old (around the same time I started smoking pot on a daily basis), I started to, like many potheads, start to play hackysack. If you know me though, you know that I take everything I do to the next level. I can’t just play hackysck, no, I have to … Continue reading The Philosophy of Beesauce – Why you should always train your weak side
Intermittent Information Fasting
These days everyone and their mother is practicing “intermittent fasting” or more appropriately labeled "time restricted eating.” It’s the latest health craze with all of the worlds top health/self improvement/productivity personalities touting the benefits of fat loss, lean muscle growth, and anti-aging effects. I won’t lie/knock on it though, the science is pretty compelling. I … Continue reading Intermittent Information Fasting
How I recover after a hard day of work to build consistency and momentum
Have you ever had the experience where you have an incredibly productive day of work, and then productivity falls down the drain the day after? Or the opposite, where after a stressful day of work it shatters the next day of productivity as well? Or maybe instead of the day by day, you’ll have one … Continue reading How I recover after a hard day of work to build consistency and momentum
How I sustain focus and energy levels throughout the day
Sometimes there is a need to perform at your best even when you’re tapped out because the situation demands it. Theres a meeting or a deadline and your focus and attention is needed for the full duration of the stint. You need to milk your productive state of mind for all it can give you … Continue reading How I sustain focus and energy levels throughout the day
What I do when I feel like I’m spinning my tires in the mud
All of us have had the experience where we want to accomplish something but regardless of what we try, we don’t make the progress that we’re looking for. Call it the proverbial, “spinning my tires in the mud”, or “beating my head against the wall”. There’s a problem or challenge we want to overcome, and … Continue reading What I do when I feel like I’m spinning my tires in the mud
My system for managing overwhelm, anxiety, and stress when work is too difficult
One of my biggest problems in my work life is perpetually biting off more than I can chew. Agreeing to things that I shouldn’t be doing, and then in doing so, creating far too much work for myself. The problem with this is often that I underestimate how long something will take me, or how … Continue reading My system for managing overwhelm, anxiety, and stress when work is too difficult
How I maintain productivity when I’m bored at work and can’t focus
When I was a child I was diagnosed with ADHD. The doctors told me that I couldn’t focus and that I was a “hyperactive” child. As a teenager they tried to give me adderall and it turned me into a zombie. I hated it. Felt like it stripped me of my personality. Needless to say … Continue reading How I maintain productivity when I’m bored at work and can’t focus