The Hour of Possibility
The first step to choosing your work is to set aside one hour each day, and as you gain traction, gradually expand from there. Make sure that this hour occurs when you’re most productive, in an enjoyable location, to emphasize the significance of this time. Here are five things you can do to ensure that […]
So Is This as Easy as One Hour per Day?
One reader asked, “How do I balance choosing my work with my current job that keeps me housed and fed?” After some discussion, it became clear she knew all she needed to do was to schedule in one hour each day, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Everything has a price. Many crave […]
Why Life’s Hidden Expiration Dates Are So Important
Let’s look at the life of a typical person and do some simple math… I have created an interactive diagram below so that you can see how many weeks you have left. Change your Current Age and Expected Age below to see how it applies to you. This diagram highlights the Stoic philosophy memento mori, which translates from Latin to […]
Why Difficulty Is Key to Contentment
Imagine going on a long hike with friends through a lush forest. Along the way, you encounter breathtaking views, sparkling rivers, and stunning landscapes that rejuvenate your spirit. However, the hike is challenging, with steep hills and rocky terrain. You find yourself out of breath and struggling at times, barely managing to keep up with […]
The Lethal Consequences of Never Leaving Money on the Table
In 1973, Ford created the Pinto, only to realize that its fuel tank design posed a severe risk of explosion in rear-end collisions. Instead of recalling the cars immediately, Ford executives wrote what became known as the infamous “Pinto Memo.” This document coldly compared the cost of paying damages for an expected 180 deaths and […]
What is the True Definition of Wealth?
We in the West have been sold the dream that winning the lottery would allow us to retire on an island and live a life of infinite leisure. The modern version of this dream is to work a four-hour day or even a four-hour week. It’s a clever sleight of hand that tricks us into […]
The Body Contains Wisdom That the Mind Cannot Comprehend
The work that you are meant to do is not an answer you get back from doing an online personality quiz. It’s not an analytical process. It is not a task you can check off. The problem is that we have been schooled to be so logical that it’s easy to lose touch with what […]
Why Do You Hesitate to Engage with Your Strengths?
When I studied law/engineering, I remember all too clearly being asked on the first day, “Why did you decide to study law?” and one student responded, “I chose law because I didn’t get into medicine.” He later mentioned that he just wanted to study something that looked impressive. If he couldn’t get into medicine, law […]
What Is the True Definition of a Strength?
We’re told our strengths are the things we’re good at, while our weaknesses are the things we’re not good at. Seems obvious, right? Well, it turns out to be wrong. It’s not how good you are at an activity that matters. It’s how the activity makes you feel. A strength makes you feel stronger. It’s […]
Emily’s Story: From Marketing Executive to Children’s Book Author
Emily, at sixty-three years old, had worked in marketing for thirty-seven years, climbing the corporate ladder but feeling creatively stifled. She always dreamed of writing children’s books but never found the time to pursue it. One day, she stumbled across the stories she wrote for her first child to entertain her at bedtime. Inspired by […]