Thank goodness it’s Friday, right?! Well, maybe not. Our culture has created a veritable mythology around each day of the week, all geared towards reaching the almighty weekend. The underlying message is that none of us enjoys what we do Monday through Friday and so of course we all have the Read more…
This book is for people who are tired of being owned by their stuff. If you feel like your home is crowded with junk, your time is eaten away by endless searches for lost items, or that you spend way too much money on things you don’t really need, this Read more…
If you’re fresh out of school without much experience, you’ll probably have to take an entry-level job — but that doesn’t mean you have to stay in that position forever. Even when you’re starting at the bottom of the pack, you may have the opportunity to work your way up if you’re Read more…
What does that mean? It means it took the world a little while to catch up to the weird. That’s always the case with something new, different or unusual. Maybe what you’re working on is weird. Nobody has done it quite like you. It would be easier to conform to Read more…
Though it may be difficult to imagine Obi-Wan Kenobi ever balancing a checkbook, there’s much to emulate from the Jedi Order when it comes to improving your finances. Self-discipline is a key tenet of Jedi life, as well as the foundation to keeping your money goals on track. Unfortunately, we Read more…
Do you ever think, “Man, I wish I could do that!” when you watch old Bruce Lee films? If so, you’re in good company. Everybody loves “ninja” moves (or at least the popular notion of ninjas). People are drawn to incredible feats of bodyweight strength, and many drool over the Read more…
The Zercher squat can build quads better than the front squat. It can jack up your traps better than shrugs. It can give you a core of steel faster than most ab work. It can even give you bigger biceps. But you probably aren’t doing it because: It’s brutally hard. Read more…
Secret #1: I am not defined by what I own (or wear, eat, live in or drive). Money is often spent, unnecessarily, on building an image. Whether it is clothing, cars, gadgets or even food, maintaining an image can be extremely expensive. Looking closely at how we spend money on Read more…