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I’ve spent 2 years living abroad in Airbnbs. Here’s what I’ve learned.
In 2014, I claimed travel is not only possible, but cheaper, healthier, & more productive than living at home. 2 years & 13 countries later — was I right?
adventureremoteworktravelworklifebalanceRead post ›How I’m Looking at My Past to Improve My Future
We all look at the past sometimes and think about what went wrong. Here’s a simple exercise to make sure reflecting on our past is building a better future.
learningplanningsuccessRead post ›Why do I always feel disappointed after I get something I want?
It’s tempting to always push for more. But does it actually make us happy when we get it? Why aren’t we happier after we achieve our goals?
balancehappinesslearningRead post ›What Would You Tell Yourself About Balance in Your First Year of Business?
In your first year as an entrepreneur, it feels like you need to be running at 110%, all the time. But is that sustainable? Or necessary? Or even helpful?
businessworklifebalancesuccessproductivityRead post ›Are you working in your “Goldilocks Zone”? Or are you headed for burnout?
If you don’t get enough done? You feel like shit. Work too much? You feel like shit. How can you stay happy and avoid burnout? Find the Goldilocks Zone.
happinessproductivityworklifebalanceRead post ›Navigating the Tourist Trap
In which our hero grapples with his inner tourist and what that means to his outer hipster. Sort of. This is a story about self-loathing and sight-seeing.
storiestravelRead post ›Get More Done Faster: Scheduling for Maximum Productivity
Our jobs require us to work on many types of tasks across multiple styles of thinking. Here’s how to hack your schedule to get it all done faster.
planningefficiencyproductivityRead post ›Do More with Less: Drop Dead Physical & Psychological Weight
Getting rid of junk we don’t need is a sure way to feel happier. But this doesn’t stop at cleaning out closets; we need to declutter our identities, too.
happinessphilosophyRead post ›Why We Work: Are We Just Working for Work’s Sake?
It’s easy to forget that we weren’t put on this planet to punch a clock. Do you remember why you work a job in the first place?
happinessworklifebalanceRead post ›Rewarding Incompetence: How Time-Based Management Kills Motivation
When a company uses time to measure performance, employees are punished for high performance and rewarded for working inefficiently. This needs to stop.
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