Immersion is the best way to learn a language. You can learn much faster than sitting in class. It feels exciting and useful, not just a stale list of grammatical rules and vocabulary words. However, most people make some key mistakes when trying to learn a language while traveling. I’ve made these mistakes, so I […]
Some Thoughts on Meditation
Interested in learning to meditate? Here are some of my experiences with the practice. Including how to meditate, and what I've done wrong in the past.
The Nine Habits to Increase Your Energy
Your energy levels are the basis of your success and happiness. Here are nine habits you can start today to feel more energetic in work and at home.
Should You Be an Early Riser, or Just Get Enough Sleep?
A common piece of productivity advice is to wake up early. This can make sense. Waking up early lets you capture more of the quiet morning hours. There’s fewer social distractions. Combined with starting work right away, it can be a powerful ritual to get stuff done. However, waking up early also has its downsides. […]
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