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I Read 2 Books in 2019. I Read 52 Books in 2020 and I Only Made a Small Change to My Approach.

A Small Change + A Good System = A Productive Habit — If you could see my YouTube recommendations, you would notice a lot of videos featuring “normal” people training for ultramarathons. On its surface, this is a bit strange because I have absolutely no desire to ever run more than 26.2 miles. Honestly, I have no desire to run more than…

Reading

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I read 2 Books in 2019. I read 52 Books in 2020 and I Only Made a Small Change to My Approach.
I read 2 Books in 2019. I read 52 Books in 2020 and I Only Made a Small Change to My Approach.

Nov 23, 2021

Don’t Set BAD Goals. Set MAD Goals.

Never set a bad goal again. This goal setting framework helps you track and stick with personal and professional goals. — While I was pursuing my Master’s Degree in Leadership Education, I spent a lot of time facilitating leadership workshops for middle school and high school students. …

Goal Setting

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Don’t Set BAD Goals. Set MAD Goals.
Don’t Set BAD Goals. Set MAD Goals.

Nov 13, 2021

The Biggest Mistake I Made in College

The first time I realized that my phone knows where I live, I lauged. I laughed a lot. See if you can guess why: — The first time I realized that my phone knows where I live, I lauged. I laughed a lot. See if you can guess why: A) I thought it was really neat that somewhere out in the world, a massive data corporation knows exactly where I sleep each night. B) Someone…

College Life

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The Biggest Mistake I Made in College
The Biggest Mistake I Made in College

Oct 20, 2021

“Find Your Calling” is Terrible Advice

There’s a great Pete Holmes joke that goes, “There was a time that if you didn’t know where Tom Petty was from, you just didn’t know.” — There’s a great Pete Holmes joke that goes, “There was a time that if you didn’t know where Tom Petty was from, you just didn’t know.” He’s right. That time was about 20 years ago. I remember those days, but my younger sibling doesn’t. The other week I explained to…

Purpose

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“Find Your Calling” is Terrible Advice
“Find Your Calling” is Terrible Advice

Sep 6, 2021

I Read 52 Books in 2021: These are the top 10

I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week… — I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. I’m trying to replicate that number by reading 52 books in 2021. My top 10 books of 2021 are…

Reading

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I Read 52 Books in 2021: These are the top 10
I Read 52 Books in 2021: These are the top 10

Apr 14, 2021

I Read 52 Books in 2021: This is the full list

I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week… — I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. I’m trying to replicate that number by reading 52 books in 2021. Here is the full reading list in…

Reading

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I’m Reading 52 Books in 2021: This is the full list
I’m Reading 52 Books in 2021: This is the full list

Dec 4, 2020

Build Better Habits Using Coffee and Chocolate (as a Metaphor)

Which do you like more, coffee or chocolate? — Which do you like more, coffee or chocolate? I definitely like chocolate. It’s kind of addictive, it gives me a little bit of a sugar rush, and there are enough different kinds to keep it interesting. Especially if we’re including peanut butter and chocolate together, then it’s game over. The…

Productivity

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Build Better Habits Using Coffee and Chocolate (as a Metaphor)
Build Better Habits Using Coffee and Chocolate (as a Metaphor)

Nov 23, 2020

3 Rules For Eliminating Aimlessness in Your Free Time

After graduating from college, I felt a nagging sense of aimlessness whenever I had free time. — After graduating from college, I felt a nagging sense of aimlessness whenever I had free time. After work, I sometimes went to the gym, played the piano for awhile, or met up with friends, but most of my days ended with a realization that I pretty much watched YouTube videos…

Productivity

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3 Rules For Eliminating Aimlessness in Your Free Time
3 Rules For Eliminating Aimlessness in Your Free Time

Jun 9, 2020

I Read 52 Books in 2020: These were the top 10

I read 2 books in 2019. I’m attempting to increase that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. Here’s the full list… — I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. Here’s the full list. My top 10 are listed below. [Completed December 6th, 2020]‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ 10. 10% Happier…

Reading

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I’m Reading 52 Books in 2020: These are the top 10 (so far)
I’m Reading 52 Books in 2020: These are the top 10 (so far)

Jun 9, 2020

I Read 52 Books in 2020: This is the full list

I read 2 books in 2019. I’m attempting to increase that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. I update my top 10 books… — I read 2 books in 2019. By making a small change and creating a good system, I increased that number by 50 in 2020. That’s one book a week, on average. I update my top 10 books of the year each month. …

Reading

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I’m Reading 52 Books in 2020: This is the full list
I’m Reading 52 Books in 2020: This is the full list
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