Yes, but does it work? How to Avoid Frustration and Get Things Done r
This article is based on a simple question and an even simpler premise. Is what you are doing working? No? Then you can just stop it. And do something else. Continue reading
I think I can, I think I can: How I Motivate Myself to Get on Stage Each Night r
I have a paralyzing fear of public speaking, which is rarely an asset in stand-up comedy. It’s a fear that kept me from trying something I always wanted to do. After nearly 12 years of ignoring my desire to try stand-comedy, six months ago I decided I was done letting a fear determine who I was. Since then I have been on stage just short of 90 times and each time I wrestle my fears. Continue reading
5 Ways to Rescue a Day Gone Bad
Whether it starts with a single small mistake or a much bigger issue, we’ve all had a day like that sometime in our lives. However, we often have more control over days like that than we think. Stopping a day where you can’t do anything right is really just about changing the momentum of your day. Here’s how to do that: Continue reading
How To Hold Yourself Accountable For Your Time
Recently there was a week where I had fallen behind on my writing goal. There just simply wasn’t enough time! Life got busy, it happens. I had a lot of stuff going on. Less than an hour after coming to this conclusion, I was on the subway headed home, and I was playing Angry Birds Space – a highly addictive sequel to a highly addictive little iPhone game. An achievement popped up on my screen informing me that I had been playing the game for five hours – and the game had come out less than a week ago. Continue reading
How Much Should You Ignore or Listen to Others?
The greatest across various fields achieved the most when they preferred their inner voice over others’ opinions, when they trod their own path rather than following footprints of others. It was this mindset that gave them strength. When you stay persistent, your skill improves automatically. Continue reading
Why You Need to Say “No” More Often (And How to Do Just That)
Of course, there’ll be times when you want to help out a friend, college, or family member. There’ll also be times when you think you don’t have any choice about saying “yes” or “no” – like when your boss asks if you can work late, again. But if you run yourself ragged trying to help out everyone else, you’re never going to achieve the things that you want. Continue reading
