All our suffering stems from the belief we have a ‘self’ to protect. Bold, right? I stand firmly by this, but I’m not the first to make such an assertion. One of the central tenets of Buddhism is the need to abandon the mentally-constructed illusion of who we think we…

We all have a guilty secret. All of yours I will not know, but I’d be willing to guess that you’re an Internet addict. I know I am, and it’s been getting worse. Wait a minute. Why am I talking about the Internet as if it’s such a bad thing? …

Many times I have worried that I’m not doing work that answers a ‘purpose.’ To do work that is ‘my calling.’ To create things that will change the world for the better. To do work that is ‘meaningful,’ and ‘valiant,’ and ‘noble.’ That only this kind of work can fulfill…

It can be easy to get stuck. We’re not feeling it. We feel low. We’re frustrated. And feeling good is what we need now to get stuff done. Not every situation like this can be fixed or soothed in four steps, but many times it can. It’s worked for me…

What does ‘success’ mean to you? It is obviously subjective. But the strategies we can use to find our own versions of success share similarities. Not all the best ideas are in your favourite self-help book, though. Some of them are right here… 1. Law of Enjoyment. No matter how seemingly tedious or ugly…

Ah, feeling motivated. It seems to come and it go. It ebbs and flows. I’m a firm believer in the idea that motivation is not something that burns in the lucky few of us. Motivation is better viewed as an attitude. Those people that seem more motivated, more consistently, are…

(Become strong and gain a massive advantage over most people) — Ready to become a warrior this week? Try these: Run outside in shorts when it’s freezing cold. Write a 9,000 word book. Build a 500-sub newsletter. Record a public video-diary and share. Lead a group. Cut out a bad habit today. Reach out to thank 15 people. Go for a…

As I progress on my adventure as a solo entrepreneur with a love for learning, I like to keep note of some of the ideas from great authors who motivate me to keep going. The following contains 20 of my favourite ideas that have helped me, and continue to fire…

“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” ~William S. Burroughs There is no greater satisfaction in writing than spreading fire with words. The best starting point for creating content that connects with people is to uncover an emotional spark inside yourself. …