Getting to Yes is the most sold book ever on how to negotiate. And why does negotiation skills matter to you? Because in the words of FBI negotiator Chris Voss, everything is a negotiation. Your job salary, your perception at work, your conversation with your kids, your interactions with others. While that’s debatable, I have… Continue reading Getting to Yes, A Book Summary – The Most Sold Book On Negotiation
2022 Personal Development Black Friday Deals
It’s that time of year again! I’m constantly monitoring prices of things throughout the year to make sure a “sale” is legitimate. And some actually are. I tend to invest online courses and other things that will further my goals during this time because some sales are legit. I tend to stay away from certain… Continue reading 2022 Personal Development Black Friday Deals
How to Travel and Work Remote – The Digital Nomad Playbook [Podcast]
In this podcast episode, I discuss and document my journeys and experiences reaching the digital nomad lifestyle that allows you to travel while working. Many people dream of this life; “Travel” is often the first world that comes out of people’s mouthes when asked what they could do if money wasn’t an issue. I am… Continue reading How to Travel and Work Remote – The Digital Nomad Playbook [Podcast]
Secrets of Success from the Founder of Netflix – No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings Book Summary
I admire Netflix. It’s managed to innovate and stay relevant in a world that’s constantly changing. Regardless of how people complain about the quality of shows, I’ve seen how it’s pivoted when others didn’t. I was around when Blockbuster ruled; most people (richer people actually) rented moved. Netflix shipped DVDs for you to rent through… Continue reading Secrets of Success from the Founder of Netflix – No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings Book Summary
How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
It was beautiful morning in Miami. The sun was shining. I slept in since it was a Saturday. I drove to a Chipotle for brunch. The day was off to a good start. Then, out of nowhere, the person taking my order was making it difficult. She didn’t speak English. She didn’t understand stuff I… Continue reading How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
The Difference Between Essentialism and Minimalism
If you don’t know, there are communities of people called essentialists and minimalists. Minimalists are the larger of the two. You can kind of tell what they are like just by their name. I wouldn’t consider myself either of these as I think they go a bit too extreme on it. Their basic idea is… Continue reading The Difference Between Essentialism and Minimalism
What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
If you’re bored with your life, it’s not because you’re doing the same thing every day. It’s because you’re doing the wrong thing. – Matt D’Avella That quote was the major theme of a new YouTube video by Matt D’Avella that I recently watched. The video got me thinking because it points to the idea… Continue reading What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
Many years ago, this blog writer Chris Guillebeau wrote this short blog post about how the simple, boring stories in our lives can have as much meaning as more amazing moments in our lives. At the time, I saved the post, hoping to read it later but expecting never to get to it. Now, in… Continue reading Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
A few years ago, I did the “Less Things, More Happiness” 7 Day Challenge, so now, I want to continue with a new challenge. Nowadays, it feels like there’s so many things one can improve upon and spend their time on: fitness, health, focus, willpower, meditation, productivity … it’s overwhelming. For at least the next… Continue reading How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
Here’s a compilation of fascinating studies on why people spend on expensive things. While I belief in the benefits of some minimalism, I don’t subscribe to the minimalist idea that all conspicuous or excessive spending is bad. Clearly, there’s a strong evolutionary reason for why we do it. However, as Dr. Geoffrey Miller says, there’s… Continue reading 6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items