It’s happened to the best of us: You’re hosting cocktails at your place in an hour and you realize you forgot to refill the ice trays. The world comes crumbling down. Take a deep breath and relax. I have good news for you and it isn’t car insurance related. There’s a speedier way to get […]
Habits & Lifestyle Design
Five Steps to Dressing Yourself with Style
Fitting is EVERYTHING. Make sure clothing is sized right or Tailored You can have the most expensive, coolest looking clothing in the world and still look like an idiot. No matter how exclusive or expensive the article of clothing is, make sure you either buy it to fit or get it tailored. Otherwise, don’t wear […]
Why you Shouldn’t “be Yourself”
Everyone loves to say “just be yourself, life is easier that way!” Or “Stay true to you. Don’t change for anyone!”. While those are fantastic notions for plays and poetry, they’re words for mere entertainment. The truth is, there are certain principles that govern reality and our society. There is a strong correlation between success […]
3 Fail Safe tips for Finding a Gift Last Minute
Tell them to Guess Tell them that you got them something they’ve always wanted (within your price range) and ask them to guess what you got them. Their guesses will give you clues. You can always end the conversation with “you know what, you’re getting close, I don’t want to spoil the surprise!” Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Social […]
The REAL Reason why First Impressions are so Important
It’s actually really simple. People are terrible problem solvers. Any great scientist/problem solver will run information through a system. If the conclusion from the information is consistent and repeatable by themselves and others, then it’s right to generate a conclusion. If the information is complete, there is no conclusion drawn, only research for more information. […]
Five new Advancements that will Change the World
1. Spray on Skin ReCell by Avita Medical is a medical breakthrough for severe-burn victims. The technology uses a postage stamp–size piece of skin from the patient, leaving the donor site with what looks like a rug burn. Then the sample is mixed with an enzyme harvested from pigs and sprayed back onto the burn […]
Are you Getting Enough Feedback in your Life?
Life is all about feedback. Whether it’s from a friend, a stranger, or a machine. Without honest feedback, it’s hard to actually grow. Success is relative to the amount of honest, uncomfortable feedback we can handle. Feedback isn’t always a lecture from a friend. It can come in the form of spell check or your lap […]
The Problem with “Everything in Moderation”
We’ve all heard the expression “everything in moderation” before. It sounds great because it sounds like a nice balance of control and effect. Unfortunately, it’s an unscientific statement that helps people who don’t know anything about anything sound like they know something about something. The term “everything in moderation” is mostly used for dieting, […]
Don’t give up on Losing Weight for your 2016 Resolution
At the beginning of every year, everyone feels a jolt of fresh air and get hype about their goals. Most goals have something to do with health and weight loss. Unfortunately, by the time spring comes around, most of us have abandoned our weight loss goals. Well, I’m here to help, just in case you’re […]
The Forgotten Pillar of Life: The Power of Management
Management. Whether it’s money management, time management, task management or relationship management, management is vital. Putting systems in place and creating a routine behind them is so important that I’m willing to bet most people are 80% more wasteful without them in place. When it comes to managing our lives, the three most important management […]