Reading Time: 4 minutesHow the News Took Over Our Lives Some people live their lives in the news. They spend an inordinate amount of time consuming news and allow themselves to be emotionally manipulated. As a result, they are always mad and upset about negative things in the world. For some, this has become so all-consuming that the …
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy Gut Reaction to the ‘Flywheel’ Buzzword I’ve noticed that every time I run across the term ‘flywheel’ in productivity or creativity circles, I have an immediate negative gut reaction. When I hear this term, I can’t help but picture a housefly sitting on a mechanical wheel in a machine. I keep encountering terms like …
Reading Time: 5 minutesDoes Your Productivity System Control You? Productivity systems can help us be more organized and complete the work we need to do. However, for many people, a too-rigid productivity system can lead to a sense of productivity enslavement. Instead of directing your own work, you feel like a slave working for a demanding master. Using …
Reading Time: 3 minutesOpting Out of the Growth Trap—Letting go of ‘more’ to make room for what matters. We live in a world that worships ‘more.’ More money, more growth, more success. But what if there’s a better way? It’s easy to get caught up in society’s definition of success, but sometimes the best move is choosing less—less …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a recent blog post, To Finish or Not to Finish,writing coach Ann Janzer describes the reality of a writer: “False starts, half-written pieces, and scattered notebooks are the messy and necessary detritus of a creative life.” She goes on to point out that “Wisdom lies in knowing which of those projects to carry through …
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve decided to limit my use of social media to as little as possible. Social Media: A False Reality One of the reasons I avoid social media is that it is not real life. Social media is a carefully curated, artificial world where we present the version of ourselves we want others to see. It’s …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is Groupthink? Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony within a group leads to conformity in beliefs, often at the expense of truth or critical thinking. Groupthink thrives because humans are wired to seek connection and avoid conflict. But when belonging becomes more important than truth, the results can be dangerous. Groupthink loves company—and …
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy Reading Matters in My Life Reading is a key part of my life. It’s probably more beneficial and produces more positive results than any other activity I do, especially for my mental growth and development. I read for both education and entertainment. I’m a lifelong learner who gets high learning new things, and reading …
Reading Time: 3 minutesBreaking the Saving Habit in Retirement We’ve been taught to save, not spend, all our working lives. The goal is to prepare for retirement. However, when we retire, it’s hard to reverse that approach and spend some of our money on things that make us happy. Statistics show that seniors actually spend less the longer …