Tag: Philosophy
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3 Minute Friday: Finding Gold, Original Thoughts, & Problems
Three Feet From Gold In Napoleon Hill’s classic book, “Think and Grow Rich”, he recounts a story of his uncle who went to California during the gold rush. He found a small vein of gold and invest in equipment to extract it. After digging up the small amount he first found he was unable to…
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3 Minute Fridays: Meaningful Work, Systems, & Goals
Welcome to 3 Minute Fridays, a new series where I share some thoughts from this week in a short and easy to read post. Enjoy! Here’s what I’ve been thinking… Doing Meaningful Things is More Difficult This thought came to me when I was thinking of ways to be more environmentally friendly. The easy and…
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July Monthly Review: Lessons in Focus and Simplicity
July has been a hot and humid month here in New England, but it has been full of many wonderful ideas, to many in fact. I started this blog on July 1st (originally on a free WordPress account), I set a goal to read one book a week for the rest of the year, and…
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From Weakness to Strength: The Power of the Underdog
In his book “David and Goliath,” Malcolm Gladwell explores the dynamic between underdogs and giants, revealing how perceived disadvantages can become powerful advantages.
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1% Better Every Day: The Power of Small Habits to Change Your Life
Habits define our lives more than we often realize. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, our actions are largely governed by habits—both good and bad. Understanding the intricacies of habits and learning how to harness their power can lead to profound changes in our personal and professional lives. In his…
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What is Efficient Work and How Does it Impact Happiness?
Efficient (Adj.): achieving maximum productivity with minimal wasted effort or expense. A system is efficient when it runs smoothly to achieve the desired outcome. When it is as streamlined as possible, taking the least amount of effort to reach the goal. The most efficient car goes from point A to point B, with the least…
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The 2-Minute Rule: Increase Productivity and Stop Procrastination
How many times has this happened to you: You’re sitting on your phone scrolling through social media and suddenly remember there was something you needed to do, so you tell yourself you’ll get up in a few minutes to go do it. A few minutes goes by, then a few more, and a few more.…
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Less Clutter Means a Clearer Mind: How Minimalism Increases Productivity
Minimalism (n); a movement that promotes conscious decision-making about belongings, time, energy and relationships. The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, define minimalism as, “a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives. By clearing the clutter from life’s path, we can all make room for the most important aspects…
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Evolution is Failing
Skills Our Ancestors Developed to Stay Alive, Are Now Ruining Our Lives I woke up this morning at 5:45 am, ready to head out on a 6:00 am bike ride I committed to last night. When I mentioned the ride to my dad, he informed me of the impending thunderstorm and rain predicted for this…