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How to Decide What to Watch
Are you spending far too long scrolling through Netflix? Me too. Most of us will have gone through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+ multiple times, and it's time to stop. With a list of websites, tools, and apps to help, you can spend less time choosing and more time watching.
How to Get More Done in Less Time - Arnold Schwarzenegger Style
When you think of muscles, you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bodybuilding legend cast a spotlight on the sport, becoming the youngest winner of Mr. Universe at 20 years old. He sculpted a body unlike anyone had ever seen.
5 Ugly Truths About Self-Employment to Consider Before Quitting Your Job
Working for yourself is no picnic. You may think that because you control your hours and don’t need to apply for time off, it’s more relaxed than typical office work. However, self-employment requires more self-control than you may realize.
Noise-Canceling Headphones: the Unsung Hero of Productivity
As I type these words, my ears are sitting comfortably inside my noise-canceling headphones. The blissful sound of nothing but music accompanies almost every single word I type. I can’t hear the hoover, the dog barking, or the keyboard clicking. Productivity bliss.
Your iPhone's 'Notes' and 'Reminders' Apps Help You Turn Thought Into Action
My iPhone’s Notes app is Dwayne Wade setting up the alley-oop, and the Reminders app is LeBron James slam dunking it through. Together, they connect the dots in my mind — working cohesively to ensure I remember things. Combined, they are filled with shopping lists, reminders to watch a TED talk, and a daily notification to write in my journal as soon as I wake up.
Hustle Culture Is the Ugly Beast Destroying Your Working Life
The other day, I saw a Linkedin post that went something like this:. ‘If I could have $1,000,000 now or $50 every month, I’d choose the $50 every time. Of course, it quickly became a meme, as Twitter users acknowledged its utter ludicrousy. But, as is the case with Linkedin and hustle culture in general, it’s hard to know if the original post is a joke or not.
Las Vegas' Tennis Legend Andre Agassi's Incredible Patience Is Worth Implementing
In the 1990s, a teenage Boris Becker was on top of the tennis world. In their first three meetings, Las Vegas own Andre Agassi lost, unable to match Becker’s powerful serve. However, after some film study, he noted something remarkable:
Hemingway Shares Why You May be Tempted to Give Up Too Early
Ernest Hemingway wrote perhaps the most extraordinary short story ever:. It says so much despite saying so little. Hemingway’s ‘iceberg theory’ stated that a story's deeper meaning shouldn’t be evident on the surface but should shine through implicitly. The real power is unseen. As he put it: “The dignity of movement of an iceberg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water.”
'Notes' Is the iPhone's Killer App. Yes, Really.
I let you peek into my iPhone’s Notes app, you’d see a rough exercise plan I follow and ingredients for a recipe I made last week. There are random dates, article ideas, passwords for mystery accounts, books, a failed weekly schedule, and potential holiday destinations for a time when we can travel again. If my phone had a soul, it would be the Notes app. Like my brain, it is a scattering of thoughts, loose organization, and aspirations.
Hollywood Has Manipulated Your Everyday Life Without You Knowing
In almost any film, the denouement is an absolute necessity. Let me explain. Simply put, denouement is when action or inaction gives a resolution to an essential aspect of a story. A superb example of this is in La La Land, one of my favorite films (spoilers ahead).
A Powerful Trick That Gives You the Upper Hand in Any Conversation
During my four years in retail, I learned the power of silence. I spent many hours in the store by myself. Devoid of staff or customers to talk with, silence became second nature. As a result, I’m more than happy to let my brain float around and go down whatever avenues it desires.
One Quote From 'The Big Short' That Challenges the Way You View Life
“Michael Burry contacted the government several times to see if anyone wanted to interview him to find out how he knew the system would collapse before anyone else. No one ever returned his calls. But he was audited four times and questioned by the FBI.”
5 New TV Shows That May Take Your Creativity to the Next Level
If you are what you eat, then your content is what you consume. It’s only natural that, as a creator, your work is a result of the things you read, watch, and listen to. I say this as someone who has recently struggled with his creativity. I’ve gone through a rough patch privately, causing me to regress into comfort shows such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. While they make me laugh, they don’t stoke the creative fires I need.
7 Common Mistakes That Block Your Talent From Fulfilling Its Potential
7 Common Mistakes That Block Your Talent From Fulfilling Its Potential. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s most decorated players, once said:. We all have talent, just at different things. Learning how to exploit that is what sets you apart from everyone else. You must learn what parts of your life need altering.
You're a Tiny Speck Buried in the Universe, But Your Actions Still Matter
Within the Milky Way Galaxy, there could be 40 billion Earth-sized planets orbiting in habitable zones, based on data from the Kepler Space Telescope. In comparison to the known universe and beyond, you and I aren’t even ants among giants. We’re smaller still.
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