“The Road Less Traveled”
“Our real discoveries come from chaos, from going to the place that looks wrong and stupid and foolish.” -Chuck Palahniuk Hiking in Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA – April 2012 In life, there lies a...
View ArticleBreakin’ It Down: Why Learning Anything Is Easier Than You Think
Metalearning: “Being aware of and taking control of one’s own learning.” -John Biggs Define. Observe. Breakdown. Resources. Act. Like most people, I used to approach skill-learning in a very linear...
View Article6 Ways To Sleep Like A Baby
-Photo Credit: Kimchi Photography- Sleep is an intricate, finicky beast. Everything from your hydration level, activity level, blood sugar, state of mind, room temperature, comfortability, to diet...
View Article7 Ways To Become A Bad-Ass Guitar Player
-Photo credit: Mister Wilson- I’ve been a guitar player since I was 12, and over the years I’ve picked up some things that have drastically improved my guitar playing. They are all pretty subtle, but...
View ArticleMixology 101: How To Never Drink A Shitty Cocktail Again
“Mix·ol·o·gy: noun, The art or skill of preparing mixed drinks.” But seriously. That’s not how you make a cocktail. Much like the world of cooking, the world of mixology is downright gargantuan....
View ArticleReigniting The Spark (Ah, L’Amour)
Ah, l’amour. If you’re feeling worn out with your relationship, or just need something to give it a little boost, take 5 minutes and read through this post. It just might just turn that around. The...
View ArticleWhy Sympathy Is Useless (And How Not To Be)
Shit’s cheap. Photo Credit: Patrick Hoesly Whoa. Now now, before you go saying “What is wrong with you, you heartless, cruel, dimwitted, moronic, turd biting goblin asshole!?”, hear me out. “Action’s...
View ArticlePerception and Approach: How I Learned to Tie My Shoes
At the age of 25, I learned how to tie my shoes. (cue blank, disbelieving faces) I actually learned how to tie my shoes at age 5 or 6, but finally taught myself how to do the LSP “loop, swoop, and...
View ArticleBest Of The Web: 7/12/13
“Best Of The Web” The weekly collection of awe-inspiring, useful, interesting, or just plain weird things I’ve found online. Like’em? Share’em! The Links for 7/12/13: 10. Vader Vs Aliens: THIS!!!! 9....
View ArticleBest Of The Web: 7/19/13
“Best Of The Web” The weekly collection of awe-inspiring, useful, interesting, or just plain weird things I’ve found online. Like’em? Share’em! The Links for 7/19/13: 10. 40 Modern Nonfiction Books...
View Article9 Simple Rules For Living The Good Life
-Photo Credit: SD Dirk- Life is a bitch sometimes. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Living the “good life” doesn’t mean swimming with dolphins. It doesn’t mean owning a 12,000 sq ft house out in...
View ArticleBest Of The Web: 7/27/13
“Best Of The Web” The weekly collection of awe-inspiring, useful, interesting, or just plain weird things I’ve found online. Like’em? Share’em! The Links for 7/27/13: 10. Who Calls Me?: There might...
View ArticleOn Life And Death: The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch (1960-2008) was an interesting dude. The above video is a phenomenal documentary that ABC ran in 2008 about his life, career, and terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. “The Last...
View ArticleHow I Punch That “2:30PM Feeling” In The Face (And Get More Energy)
-Photo Credit: adamdachis- Every so often we need something other than coffee. Something that doesn’t make us crash, feel dehydrated, or pee every 5 minutes. Something that can save us from keeling...
View ArticleBest Of The Web: 8/2/13
“Best Of The Web” The weekly collection of awe-inspiring, useful, interesting, or just plain weird things I’ve found online. Like’em? Share’em! The Links for 8/2/13: 10. Cartoon Logic: Because in...
View Article9 Ways To Destroy Distraction And Increase Productivity
These are your enemies…sometimes. -Photo Credit: Hunter Langston- The Usual Problems There are enough blogs, articles, magazines, books, videos, conferences, and “lifestyle coaches” telling you how to...
View ArticleThe Innovation Of Loneliness
Created by Shimi Cohen, the above video showcases one of the biggest problems within social media: Loneliness. “The Paradox Of Social Media and Loneliness” With the invention of such beasts as...
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