A few months ago I got a chance to try improv comedy. I had invited a group to our Toastmasters club that specialized in comedy, so for one meeting, the public speaking was replaced with improv. For those of you who are unfamiliar, improv comedy is a form of theater where several actors try to […]
Upgrade Your Entertainment
I take my entertainment time very seriously. Life is too short for reruns. Maximizing entertainment time might at first seem like a no-brainer. It can’t be that hard to do something you enjoy, is it? Unfortunately, the evidence seems to show that leisure time is usually wasted. In his book Flow, Mihály CsÃkszentmihályi got people […]
10 Tips for Escaping Your Comfort Zone and Having Adventures
I try not to lead a comfortable life. Hiding inside your comfort zone is a good way to prevent yourself from ever experiencing anything unique, fun or challenging. Pushing past your fears can be tricky, but ultimately, I think it’s what life is about. Getting Uncomfortable Instead of just cheery, self-help advice I’d like to […]
Nine Tips to Stay Productive in a Spontaneous Life
You don’t need to be a robot to be productive. You can make spontaneous decisions and pursue new opportunities without sacrificing your work ethic. I’d like to argue that having more fun outside your work can actually lead to more work being done. Combining varied activities while structuring your life for maximum engagement is the […]
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