Leonardo da Vinci is a renaissance man. Literally. He’s succeeded in a variety of areas in life, from art to science to invention. After hearing how this man was a once-in-a-century genius, I had to learn about him because I wanted to see if there’s anything I could take into my own life. I choose…
7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Discipline and Willpower
When it comes to self improvement, in any form, most people inevitably think about willpower. Achieving your goals usually results in having to perform certain activities that aren’t comfortable or enjoyable, which comes down to having the discipline. But how do you improve your discipline? Is it possible or are you genetically stuck with what…
What Is Self-Awareness And How Do I Improve It?
As experienced readers of my blog know, I’ve been fascinated with improving my emotional and social intelligence for a while. And I’ve made various articles and videos on the topic over the years. Today, I want to talk about the importance of self-awareness. To set up the explanation, I have to reveal that I’ve been…
How To Better Manage Your Emotions and Stay Calm (with Recommended Books) [Podcast]
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that sometimes, your emotions make you make stupid moves. For me, anger is one that comes to mind. When you’re angry, you react, yell, and argue back. Unfortunately, these behaviors may not be the best behavior for a situation, which may only make things worse. Our emotions…
Book Summary & Notes: I Can’t Make This Up by Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart has come out of nowhere in the last few years to become one of the highest-paid comedians of all time, and one of the most recognizable actors. He and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can’t be ignored. You’re bound to see their faces at some point, whether that is on a talk show, a…
“Mindless Eating” Book Summary – The Most Scientific Book on Food Psychology
It doesn’t take long to realize that nutrition is a core part of your health, and thus, success in life. Good nutrition affects your appearance and performance, which can lead to career success, dating success, and wealth. Yet, it’s scary how much an issue health and fitness continue to be in the USA. We’re still…
How I Visited the Philippines Island Where Magellan Planted the First Cross
In my last blog post on my Philippines travel adventures, I left off by saying that I had achieved my dream of visiting Kalanggaman Island, which has a beautiful sandbar. Afterwards, I was invited in the moment to travel with a local family to their festivities and adventures for the next few days. Now, this…
High Performers vs. Average Performers: What Makes The Difference
I’ve learned some shocking things in the professional world. First, I learned that high performers know there is a hidden job market. This secret market is where a majority of the jobs are given away before they reach job boards. And that’s the first difference between high performers and average performers: they know how the…
5 Science-Backed Relaxation Techniques for Stress and Anxiety
Recently, an email newsletter subscriber asked me how to destress, relax, and cope with anxiety. Rather than give a quick answer, I took my time to make an entire podcast episode on the most effective techniques for relaxing. This topic’s relevant for almost anyone trying to succeed since everyone deals with nervousness and stress at…
11 Things We Learned About Ourselves Thanks to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of us into a quarantine lifestyle that’s become the new normal. Because of this situation, we’ve had to become aware of new ideas. I wanted to compile a list of what we should take away from living a quarantined life for our self-growth. Some of these things are something…