I literally could not believe I failed yet again; I was in complete denial. People would ask me how the book was coming, and I’d tell them I was working on it…and I would actually believe it was true—when I hadn’t touched the manuscript in over a month. Then something would happen to remind me, “Oh […]
Category Archives: Fulfillment
How to Gain Control When You’re Stuck in a Willpower Rut
“On one level, wisdom is nothing more than the ability to take your own advice.” – Sam Harris Two months ago, I was happy, productive, and excited for summer. I was eating well and being creative and exercising every day. My next book was percolating, and I felt giddy as I plotted out the lives […]
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Become a Total Rock Star
It’s such a popular fantasy these days to become rich and famous. After all, it could quite literally happen to anybody. The floor is open. Grab a mic and start posting videos on YouTube. Start blogging. Get picked to be on reality TV. Write a book. (That’s what I did!) Develop a killer app. I […]
What a Bird Taught Me About Success (seriously)
Photo credit: Rodney Campbell / Creative Commons It was a sunny Saturday. I should have felt relaxed and happy, but my mind was whirring with details. I was stressed about all of the things I didn’t get done that week. I was trying to implement a daily routine that would help me move mountains, but […]
The Top Willpower Secret You’ve Never Heard of
When people think about willpower, they usually imagine forcing themselves to do what they don’t want to do. “I don’t want to get up early to exercise, but I guess I should.” “I’d really like another glass of wine, but I’m going to force myself to say no.” “I friggin’ hate my job, but I […]
10 Steps to Turn Your Passion Into Money
Photo Credit: Aaron Patterson / Creative Commons There can be no joy in living without joy in work. – St. Thomas Aquinas Chances are, you hate your job. Forbes reports more than half of Americans are unhappy with their work lives. Every day, we’re commuting to places we associate with anxiety or boredom. Why do […]
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