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Max Phillips
11 Simple Productivity Tricks That Help Keep Me Glued to the Keyboard
In a content-based world, productivity is perhaps the top skill you should be fine-tuning. I often find that articles are too wide-ranging. Many people advise you to “get in a state of flow” (even I’ve done that in the past). But how do you actually do that? In this article, I will quickly walk you through the tricks that help me consistently write 3000 words a day, every day.
I Worked in Retail for 4 Years. Here Are 9 Things I Learned About People
I wasn’t a fan of retail work. I did it because I needed the money to fund my teenage escapades and keep me busy while I decided what to do after graduating from university. What I thought was a dreary era I’d erase from memory turned into some valuable life skills I still use to this day.
How to Re-Motivate Yourself When All Hope Seems Lost
You don’t get handed motivation. The first lockdown consisted of sun-basked days and wishful summer thoughts. The second (in November) was brief, filled with the hope of a typical Christmas. Now the third is devoid of all motivation, taking both my birthday and Valentine's Day out of the equation.
Do These 4 Things to Be More Assertive
Have you ever walked away from a situation and thought “why did I say that?”. You have a moment of indecision, you panic, and all of your assertive aurae has gone out of the window. Or, you’re like me, and your words fall over the first obstacle and stumble, rather ungracefully out of your mouth.
These Are the 6 'Facts of Life' People Accept Too Easily
You’re born, go to school, earn a degree, get a full-time job, get married, have kids, retire, and die. That seems to be the order of things, right?. On the face of it, life appears far too much like a train — you hop on at the start and reach specific stops along the way until the train terminates. There’s not much you can do about it, so we just accept some facts of life.
To Be Consistently Successful, Adopt the "Cristiano Ronaldo Effect"
Mention the name “Cristiano Ronaldo”, and someone in the room will probably know who he is. Not only is he one of the best players to have graced the game, but he is also the most followed person on Instagram with 244 million followers. Not bad.
This Is Why You Shouldn't Care About Knowing Yourself
An 18-year-old kid, just finishing school. He has no idea what he wants to do for a living. His only identities revolve around sport, and he is a decent writer. So he goes to university. He takes English because he thinks he’s good at it.
To Have More Successful First Encounters, Be a "Good Journalist"
First encounters are never as glamorous as you want them to be. For starters, there is an awkwardness as you do the typical small talk routine. You are then trying to slowly break down the barriers and uncover who you both are. If you’re not careful, it can either be too boring and feel like an interview, or you can be too invasive and alienate your date. To impress someone, you need to strike a balance.
These 5 Simple Conversation Prompts Will Make You the Most Magnetic Person in the Room
Everyone likes being the center of attention. Even if it’s for a short while, knowing someone is eagerly waiting for your next word is a nice feeling. You are igniting a conversation people will keep coming back to. So, while your moment in the spotlight will pass, it lives on in other people’s memory.
Extremely Content People Don't Do These 7 Things
Feeling content is typically associated with images of peace and tranquillity, often as a result of meditating. I’ve found it to be different. There have been countless times when I’m in the midst of a gritty workout. My blood is pumping, it’s not busy, I’ve got a powerful song on, and the dopamine is flowing. I’m not thinking about anything good or bad going on in my life. I’m just there; in the moment. I’m content.
This Is How You Unlock Someone's Mind and Have Interesting Conversations
Captivating interviews are often hard to come by. Despite the number of talk shows and podcasts out there, the majority don’t stand out. I find many of them boring, as the interviewees are asked the same questions, repeating the same answers. Essentially, interviewers are searching for click-worthy headlines.
Stop Wasting Your Energy on the Wrong Job Applications
How many times have you seen a message like this when applying for a job:. “Using a maximum of 500 words each, answer these questions on why you want to work for us.”. Followed by an audible groan and aggressive eye roll, you have lost interest. Unless you really want the job, this is perhaps one of the most obvious signs you’re not interested.
How to Stop Overthinking and Prevent Minor Inconveniences From Becoming Long-Term Problems
Whenever I do something mildly wrong, I often let it take hold of me. For example, I recently painted my first wall — a significant achievement for a 22-year-old, I know. As I was going, I kept making mistakes. I put the masking tape on incorrectly, and there were a few imperfections.
6 Signs You May Be Secretly Disappointed With How Your Life Is Going
I wonder, have you ever been truly satisfied with your achievements? Even if you’ve done well in life, is there a lingering feeling of disappointment? I’ve been there. People may shower you in praise, but if you don’t believe you’ve earned it, it can feel sour.
5 Warning Signs You Need to Stop Being Friends With Someone
I was 13 years old when I realized I needed new friends. It sucked because I had a fierce loyalty to the boys I’d known since I was four, but they didn’t like the fact I was getting on well with new people. As 13-year-olds don’t know how to handle sensitive situations very well, you can imagine how it went.
Parasite’s Oscar Win Exposed a Prejudice Towards Foreign Languages
As he is learning to speak German, one of my friends came across a show called Dark. It’s on Netflix, has an IMDb rating of 8.8 after 267,000 reviews, and is one of the best shows I have seen in a long while. Why, then, had I never heard of it? I haven't seen an ounce of marketing or a single review. Without my friend’s recommendation, I never would have come across it.
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