Happiness

These posts cover how we make ourselves happy, and how to combat unhappiness.
Oct
06
Resilience: a motorcyclist looking down over imposing mountain passes from above

Building Resilience at Work and in Life

A three-step method to help you build resilience: turning adversity into strength!
5 min read
Sep
29
Sign reading: A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it

How Does Your Wealth Stack Up on a Global Scale?

What does it take to be in the top half of adults? The top 1%? I hope the answers make you feel better about yourself
3 min read
Sep
22
Man standing before chalkboard with drawing of large biceps

From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps

When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read
Sep
15
A small rowboat with a solitary fisherman on a large, smooth lake surface

When to Embrace Crushing Boredom

While I fear this step, I trust it will help me achieve an important goal
3 min read
Aug
25
Woman in silhouette with sun in the palm of her hand

The 3 Phases of Your Career: Why The Best Performers Ignore Their Job Descriptions

Your core duties are important, sure, but they’re not where you’ll really have a chance to shine
5 min read
Aug
11
Woman’s eyes looking out of a gold foil background

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Be Alive

Whether you are gifted, average, or struggling, this is humanity’s Golden Age
3 min read
Aug
04
Mirror-fronted skyscraper

How to Use Metrics Wisely, Instead of Letting Them Manipulate You

Just because you can measure it doesn’t mean it’s worth pursuing
4 min read
Jul
07
Plastic tray with hot dog, salad, chicken sandwich, and grilled cheese with fries

Bucket List, Eh. I'm Starting a F—It List

Letting go is so much more rewarding
3 min read
Jun
30
Colorful trucks and cars on green grass at a hobby car show

How To Identify Hobbies That Are Complete Timewasters

A thought experiment to help your own thinking. This might be more helpful to your happiness than you at first suspect.
4 min read
Jun
16
Garmin track of two-mile ultramarathon loop

A No BS Way to Lose 6 Pounds in One Day

This weight loss method really works. Would you consider doing it?
3 min read