My biggest goal in life at the moment is to run a marathon. For some reason, I want to prove to myself that I can do something as difficult as running a marathon. Before I decided to embark on this journey I hated running. Playing soccer seemed to sour running […]
Would You Buy Something From a Stranger Who Came to Your House and Started Selling Things?
No, probably not. There’s a good chance I’d hide in my house and never open the door. I can’t remember the last time someone knocked on my front door unannounced. Most likely wouldn’t answer the door and therefore wouldn’t buy what they were selling.
What Good Habits Would You Like to Cultivate and What Bad Habits Would You Like to Drop?
Good habits: Bad habits:
What’s Your Secret Productivity Hack That Changed Your Life?
Forced breaks. While studying a lot for the CPA (8–10 hours a day) I found it extremely difficult to retain information. Then I stumbled upon a YouTube video explaining the Pomodoro Technique and immediately changed my study habits. The Pomodoro Technique is a mixture of pre-set working periods and breaks. […]
What is the Life-Changing Habit You Do Every Morning Before Getting Ready for Your Day?
Cold shower. There isn’t anything that I want to do less in this world than take a freezing cold shower in the morning. And yet I do it anyway. Getting in the shower sucks. Turning the knob to cold sucks. The waiting game before you finally find the courage to […]
What is a Good Response to ‘Are You Serious’?
If you’re serious then say so. If you’re not then say you aren’t. In conjunction with that response explain to the person what you meant by what you said. Sometimes things get lost in translation. It might be helpful to explain for better communication.
What do you like to do on Sunday morning?
Wake up. Warm-up. Stretch. Go for a super long run. During that run, put my headphones at max volume and let it rock. Nothing better on a Sunday morning than listening to music on a long run. Highly recommend.
What Can We Do to Have a Better Life?
There are three things that everyone can do to have a ‘better’ life. Let’s define better as happier and healthier. FYI these are not original ideas but information I’ve gleaned from other sources and implemented into my own life resulting in positive impacts. Implementing any of these three things will […]
What Arbitrary Goal Did You Set and Achieve That People on the Outside Might Not Understand?
CPA. Certified Public Accountant. Now, technically this goal (to some) might seem like it isn’t arbitrary. My major was in accounting. Currently, I work as an auditor. This isn’t some random goal made on a whim. However, to me it was. For those who don’t know the CPA exam is […]
I Like This Guy but He Likes Someone Else. What Should I Do?
Move on. Focus on yourself. Be enthusiastic about improving other areas of your life. Don’t waste time now trying to have something that isn’t attainable. If you two are meant to be together then it’ll happen eventually.