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11 Different Ways to Think to Unlock New Ideas
Eleven different ways to think that you can try—and combine!—to attack problems from every angle.
Productive Things to Do When You’re Unmotivated
For the days when you don’t feel like doing anything, here are some productive things to do anyway.
The 2023 “Unrutty” Awards for Best and Worst of My Year
It’s time to hand out awards for the best and worst of the past calendar year from all different areas of my life.
It’s Time to Zag. Wanna Join?
From a travel show about smoothies, to training for the game of life, to who knows what’s next? That’s the beauty of zagging.
The Easier Alternative to Learning Things the Hard Way
How I finally learned that you don’t have to learn everything the hard way.
How I’m Making Game-Changing Big Life Decisions
Can looking back on your past and applying a snakes and ladders strategy help you make better big life decisions?
How ChatGPT’s Artificial Intelligence Really Improves My Life
The practical ways I’ve found I can use ChatGPT to improve my life, at least until it steals my job and destroys humanity.
The 5 Dos and Don’ts of To-Do List Management
Many people flounder with their to-do list management because they don’t follow these dos and don’ts.
Why Now Is the Time to Push Yourself
If you don’t push yourself, life will continue to push you around, so get pushing.
My “Keep It In Your Pants” Challenge to Stop Looking at My phone
How I stopped looking at my phone so much with surprising ease, the unexpected benefits, plus tips for your own intervention.
My Plan to Pump Up My Life (and Yours) in 2023
The seven steps I took to come up with my 2023 life plan, why I named it “Arnold,” and the system you can use to make a similar plan.
The 7-Step Self-Improvement Plan That Works (If You Do)
How to create a self-improvement plan that gradually, steadily, and sustainably improves all areas of your life.
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, Make a “Life Workout” Plan
Fun Fact #1: As far as I can remember, I’ve never failed to keep a New Year’s resolution. Fun Fact #2: As …
Ignorance Is Not Bliss Once You Have Enough Awareness
Why I’m teaching my son, and reminding myself, that ignorance is not bliss and that increasing awareness is the better way to go.
Pursue a Life of Perpetually Perfect Days
Why you should squeeze “perpetual” into the question, “What’s your perfect day?” and how to work toward it.
How to Travel To Change Who You Are
How to travel in an unforgettable and transformative way, using one of my favorite travel stories as an example.
9 Things I’d Do Differently to Prepare For Being a First-Time Dad
I wish I had known and done these things to better prepare for being a dad.
What’s Your Greatest Fear and How Can You Seize The Opportunity?
“Behind your greatest fear is your greatest opportunity,” so muster up the courage and charge in that direction.
Goals vs. Systems: The Best Goal Is to Have Great Systems
When it comes to systems versus goals, here’s why the best goal is to have great systems, and how to start.
How Not to Fail Your Next 30-Day Challenge
This 13-step research- and experience-backed system will dramatically increase your odds of succeeding at your 30-day challenge.
Creative and Fun Monthly Challenge Ideas
You won’t find these monthly challenge ideas for your health, finances, relationships, well-being, and more anywhere else.
The Best Way to Motivate Yourself Is a Life Workout Log
Why the best way to motivate yourself is to start a workout log for life, and how to get started.
How to Organize Your Life With an Ever-Evolving System
Forget what the productivity gurus say. The only sustainable life organization system is the one you evolve on your own.
Don’t Leave Your Comfort Zone, Make It Sweat
What if, rather than looking to leave your comfort zone, you sought to make it as fit, sexy, and capable as possible?
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