Never Let Your Shoulds Stop Your Coulds

As I get a little older and (hopefully) wiser, I continue to shed the skin of societal norms and expectations. The reasons for this are rooted in things I’ve educated myself on that are too deep to get into in this short post, but the general idea is this: Do not allow yourself to be…

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Your Biggest Strength: Belief in Yourself

Each of us is unique. We all have different personalities, skill sets, interests, passions, and views on the world. Despite our differences, though, I think one of the few things that each and every single one of us has in common, is at some point(s) in our lives, we run into a situation that makes us…

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Good Things Take Time: 7 Things You Should Never Rush

We live in an instant gratification society. Immediate notifications, light-speed Twitter feeds, instant internet connections…and an irrational frustration upon delay. We are a species who could find out that a convenience exists, begin to enjoy it, and 5 minutes later become dissatisfied when it does not meet our expectations. We spend most of our lives…

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The 21st Century Guide to Manhood

As someone who does his best to learn about and write on the topic(s) of what it takes to be a good man in today’s society – both in and out of relationships – I often turn to other publications for knowledge and inspiration. Lately I have been noticing an uprising in clickbait articles from…

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The Secret to Being an Eternal Optimist

Anyone who knows me in real life, or even who is connected with me on social media, will tell you that I am somewhat of an eternal optimist [for better or worse]. I choose to live my life looking at the silver lining. Searching for the ‘frosting’ on the cake. Looking at the bigger picture.…

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12 Reasons To Live A Limitless Life

We are fortunate enough to have been born during the information age. If you are reading this right now, you are doing this on a device that few of us could effectively describe to people who lived even a hundred years ago. Go even further back, can you imagine explaining your iPhone to a farmer…

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Success Is A Journey, Not A Destination

Lately I have been connecting with as many people as I can on social networks like Facebook and Twitter, who I feel will motivate and inspire me to be better every day. As a blogger, freelance writer, and speaker – my path is not particularly traditional, so to speak. Anyone who considers themselves an entrepreneur understands the…

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Tough Times Don’t Last, But Tough People Do

The title of this article is a quote which has passed across our eyes and ears repeatedly. However, regardless of its origin or exact wording, the meaning behind the statement remains the same: There is always hope, even in the worst of circumstances. Just over two years ago when I started this blog, I had no…

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8 Simple Steps To Conquering The Universe, Dating A Supermodel, And Becoming A Millionaire

Part of being a consistent content creator is knowing where to find inspiration for new work. Sometimes it comes from a conversation, sometimes it comes from a movie, TV show, or book. In this case, it came from another article. An article I remember awhile back which discussed the perpetual promises of the media we…

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To Live A Better Life, Focus On Better Things

Have you ever heard a news report about someone driving along a desolate, deserted road but somehow ending up crashing into the only tree or telephone pole in sight? How do they manage that? We notice these things when we really start to pay attention in life. I mean put in the effort to become truly…

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