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The Five Why’s Analysis Method: A Framework for More Happiness

I used to think I was smarter than others. I was learning about personal finance and saving money while others were splurging so I could become rich. I was asking for books and courses for Christmases and birthdays while others were asking for clothes and shoes so that the money invested would grow rather than… Continue reading The Five Why’s Analysis Method: A Framework for More Happiness

Why Procrastinators Procrastinate (And How To Stop)

The blog, Wait But Why, has a popular article on why procrastinators procrastinate. The summary of it is that people procrastinate because the long-term thinking part of your brain gets overtaken by the “Instant gratification monkey.” This monkey plays in the “Dark playground” of unproductive activities, like watching pranks on YouTube, until you’re up against… Continue reading Why Procrastinators Procrastinate (And How To Stop)

Shame Is Your Obstacle: Research on How To Identify and Overcome It

Here’s a shiny, sparkling new podcast on why shame may be the hidden obstacle holding you back from your goals and dreams. It also covers how you can identify and fix it.

12 Myths Debunked About Meditation from New Neuroscience Research

In the online self help and entrepreneurship communities, meditation and mindfulness have started to be worshiped as magic pills for success with wealth, happiness, focus, health, and more. One of the drivers of this idea are podcast interview shows, like The Tim Ferriss Show and Eventual Millionaire. These shows interview tons of successful people and claim… Continue reading 12 Myths Debunked About Meditation from New Neuroscience Research

30 Nutrition Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People

If you want to maximize the return of money and happiness over your lifetime, a core part of that is increase how long you live. It’s simple enough: the longer you live, the more life you have to enjoy and the longer your money can grow. People easily sacrifice 20 to 30 years of life span… Continue reading 30 Nutrition Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People

No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover Book Summary & Review (Plus Interview)

“There are no perfect relationships. There are no perfect partners. Relationships by their very nature are chaotic, eventful, and challenging.” ― Robert A. Glover, No More Mr. Nice Guy One of the books that has been most impactful on my life is Dr. Robert Glover’s No More Mr. Nice Guy. The book reveals: the truth… Continue reading No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover Book Summary & Review (Plus Interview)

How To American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents by Jimmy Yang Book Summary & Review

So I read How To American – An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents by Jimmy O. Yang. Well, I read a good portion of it. That’s right, I didn’t read every word of the book, but you can still learn a lot without reading an entire book. If you’re not familiar, Jimmy is a 30-year old… Continue reading How To American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents by Jimmy Yang Book Summary & Review

Why Most Procrastination Hacks Don’t Work: A Practical Alternative

Let’s be honest. You’ve probably tried a number of “hacks” to fix procrastination already. Yet here you are still looking for advice. I hear about it from my email subscribers. Well, there’s a reason what you’ve tried doesn’t work.