Motivation is more volatile than the stock market. Trying to motivate yourself using pure will power under unfavorable conditions is a losing battle. Sure, at times, you can pull all your resources together and muster up some heroic will power to motivate yourself. How often can you do that? Better yet, why would you have […]
Three Things I wish I Knew right out of High School
High School was a fun time, but it was also arguably the most important time of our lives. The reason is because whatever we learn in high school is exactly what we’re going into the real world with. I’ve always been critical of how our educational system prepares young adults who are about to be […]
Why Relying on Willpower is a big Mistake!
In the society we live in today, there is a lot of emphasis on willpower. We are basically judged on our actions independent of any influence. To be fair, a lot of us can agree that there are environmental factors that influence behavior. However, most of the same people will also agree that those influences […]
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Technological Illiteracy is a real Problem
Not only is technological illiteracy real, it’s a really big issue that is often overlooked. More so than ever, we are in a world of technology. This is a world of computers, smart phones, electric cars and other smaller smart devices. Learning how to use Windows or a desktop computer was something that most adults […]
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Why Relying on”Will Power” is a Terrible Strategy for Success
Having the ability to “will” our way to success sounds ultra romantic and is even included in the recipe of movies to create hero’s. They’re persistent and never give up, which is very admirable. However, as exciting and admirable as it sounds, it’s an ineffective and unrealistic tool to rely on and I’m going to […]
The Reality of Technological Unemployment & What to do About it
Unfortunately for some and fortunately for others, some industries are failing while others are becoming more automated. This can result in massive savings for some companies and highly profitable opportunities for new industries that take advantage of evolving technologies. The biggest problem with this kind of evolution in our society is unemployment. With new technology, […]
Paleo/Keto Recipe: Wild Cod over Cauliflower Rice
Wild Cod over Cauliflower Rice is a surprisingly simple, yet flavorful recipe. In fact, it’s one of my favorites of the white fish recipes. The ingredients are pretty simple: Cod Riced Cauliflower Butter Kumin Seeds Lemon Pepper Salt Garlic The Cauliflower Rice We can start with toasting some whole cumin seeds in a […]