Entries Tagged as 'Hacks'

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Why Our Search for Perfection Fails Us

Tonight, over a couple of cocktails, one of my good friends spilled her guts to me about all of her failed attempts to find the perfect lover.  Although her story was about her unique personal experiences, I couldn’t help but feel like I had heard the same story told by others in completely different circumstances […]

Monday, March 1st, 2010

8 Simple Steps for Achieving Anything

What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
- JW von Goethe
Yes, your goals are within reach.  In fact, achieving them is a simple process.  It just requires commitment and action on your behalf.

Set your sights on a clear goal – What is it specifically that you want to achieve?  Write it down if you […]

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

12 Multi-Function Items You Should Never Travel Without

Whether you’re planning a four hour road trip or catching a flight to the other side of the world, you have limited space in your suitcase.  So pack these practical, space-saving, multi-function items and you’ll always be prepared without the hassle of lugging around additional gear.
1.  Smart Phone with GPS – A smart phone is […]

Monday, February 15th, 2010

The Only Problem Standing in Our Way

We can’t solve problems by using the same kind
of thinking we used when we created them.
- Albert Einstein
Never Forgive Him
She showed up at my front door before work at 7AM this morning with the most troubled, despondent expression on her face (which is not typical of her disposition).  “I’m sorry I didn’t call,” she said.  […]

Monday, February 8th, 2010

29 Semi-Productive Things I Do Online When I’m Trying to Avoid Real Work

You don’t always have to work hard to be productive.  Productivity can simply be the side effect of doing the right things.
So here’s a list of 29 semi-productive things I do online when my mind is set on avoiding ‘real work.’

Check delicious popular tags like ‘useful,’ ‘tutorials,’ ‘tips,’ ‘howto,’ ‘advice,’ ‘entrepreneurship,’ etc. for interesting, educational […]

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Less than Perfect is a Perfect Start

Her First Subscriber
“How did you do it?” she asked.  “In a sea of blogs that never make it, how did you start a personal blog that attracted the attention of 10,000 subscribers?”
I chuckled.  “You know, I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around that one myself.”
“Come on, Marc,” she insisted.  “I’m being serious here.  I’m […]

Monday, January 25th, 2010

5 Creative Ways to Upsize Your Life
by Downsizing

This guest post was written by Betsy, co-author of Married With Luggage.
Imagine relocating across the country and waiting for the moving truck to arrive so you can unpack your life and get settled.  Only the truck never makes it to your destination because it caught fire in New Jersey.  Everything you own is now ash, […]

Monday, January 18th, 2010

The Most Important Question You Can Ask Yourself

Inspired
Once upon a time, two thirteen-year-old boys were watching the track and field Summer Olympics events on television.  Neither of them had previously spent any time watching amateur athletes strive with their heart and soul to be their absolute best, so the boys were mesmerized by the passion, determination, and athletic grace displayed by the […]

Monday, January 11th, 2010

One Decision that Changes Everything

 
This guest post was written by Alex, author of  Unleash Reality.

Money
Success
Freedom
Happiness
Glory

Mmmm.  YUM.  Sounds good doesn’t it?
And yet very few people ever live to become the success story they dream about.
Why?
Because all successful people have one excruciatingly simple thing in common.
And it’s the only thing that’s stopping you from being insanely, abundantly, super successful.
Taking Action
Successful people […]

Monday, January 4th, 2010

25 Questions that Provoke Thought

If the question makes you think, it’s worth asking.

What is it like to wake up every morning and pretend that you aren’t dying?
Do you believe in the death penalty?  What if someone murdered your mother in cold blood?  What if someone murdered a stranger’s mother, but saved your life the month before?
If you had a […]