From the Web Accent and empathy for other cultures – The Linguist is my favorite resource for language learning tips. Here, Steve discusses whether your accent is partially due to your empathy with another culture. More than just mouthing the words, speaking a different language involves adopting another way of speaking, and indeed, thinking about […]

From the Web Does Living a Remarkable Life Require Courage or Effort?  – A fantastic article by friend and fellow blogger, Cal Newport. Cal questions the assumption that our major problem is a lack of risk-taking. Instead, he argues, consistent, hard work towards a single focus results in the kind of excellence that allows you […]

From the Web Free Hugs and Escaping Your Comfort Zone – Vlad posts a brief entry about how he broke from his comfort zone. If you aren’t regularly doing something that embarrasses you or scares you shitless, you aren’t living life. Graduate School, 2.0 – Be interesting and change the world. Define Your Fears – […]