I’m a horrible listener. Like truly horrible. If you’ve ever had a conversation with me, you’ve probably noticed what I like to call “Squirrel Syndrome”. You said something that had the effect of a dog seeing a squirrel and then running off to chase it. That’s what happens in my mind when someone gives me … Continue reading How to become a better listener
Why I started writing and editing on different days
Writing and editing are fundamentally different processes and use different parts of the brain. For this reason, I always do them separately. When I am in writing mode I like to let it flow. I hold nothing back. I pay no attention to grammar or sentence structure or paragraph size, I just take whatever is … Continue reading Why I started writing and editing on different days
Cut yourself some slack
For the last few years I’ve experimented a lot on myself. I’ve experimented with diets, exercise routines, work schedules, creative scheduling, you name it. When it comes to improving my life in small ways, I’ve become very disciplined with implementing new habits. I’m also proud to say that I have had fantastic results and these … Continue reading Cut yourself some slack
Turn your weakness into strengths
Yesterday I discussed how your greatest strengths can often be your greatest weaknesses. I refer to this as the “double edged sword”. Similarly, I also believe that we can turn our greatest WEAKNESSES into our biggest strengths. My favorite example of this is Malcolm Gladwell, the NY Times Best-Selling Author. In this podcast with Tim … Continue reading Turn your weakness into strengths
Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
I believe that our greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses. I believe we all have something we're naturally gifted at, but can harm you if not harnessed and used properly. Something the can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Your double edged sword. For me, it’s my intensity. People always call me “intense”. … Continue reading Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
The Melting Man
I become an unproductive piece of crap when I’m having sex all the time. I recently was swept off my feet by a beautiful brazilian woman. For six straight weeks I woke up to the best sex of my life every day. And during that time, I’ve been a lazy piece of shit. I wake up … Continue reading The Melting Man
Turn off to Turn on —Balancing intensity with relaxation
One of my all time favorite Tim Ferriss Podcasts is the first episode with Josh Waitzkin. In this podcast Waitzkin discusses understanding the natural undulations (up's and down's) of life. He discusses the importance of the rise being equal to the fall if you want to perform at your best To give some context on … Continue reading Turn off to Turn on —Balancing intensity with relaxation
Validate your ideas before you build
The difference between SOME validation vs. ENOUGH validation Creating a business the 2nd time around, after fucking up my first one, has been an interesting experience. I recently shut down the recruitment arm of my business. Was tired of long sales cycles and uncertainty, so I put a stop to it. Then I sat on … Continue reading Validate your ideas before you build
If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong
One of the most common words that I hear used to describe work is the word “grind”. If getting through your day is a “Grind” that sounds like a miserable way to live. If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong. Grind implies friction. Resistance. Pushing a rock uphill, or swimming upstream. Grinding … Continue reading If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong
Consume Content to Create Content
Today I had writer’s block. I had a long list of topics that I’ve wanted to write about, but none of them seemed very appealing to me. All of them seemed lackluster and void of inspiration. Mildly frustrated, I took a walk and listened to a podcast. I often like to do this when I’m … Continue reading Consume Content to Create Content