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Have you experienced trauma? How might you turn it into something of value? Paul Millerd embarked on a conventional career path by default. Two difficult events taught him one major lesson: stop prioritizing work, and start prioritizing life. He considers the shift he made to be an example of post-traumatic growth. Continue reading to be inspired by Millerd’s story.
Do you put other people first? What are ways to prioritize yourself? A crucial part of unlearning niceness is prioritizing yourself. This helps you stop being a people pleaser, and finally put yourself first before anyone else. Continue reading to learn how to prioritize yourself.
How comfortable are you with financial insecurity? Where could you cut expenses? How can you get supporters to give you more money? In the traditional workforce, you have a steady stream of income, and—according to society, at least—you should be consistently building wealth for the rest of your life. In contrast, self-employment rarely comes with a stable income, and you’re not likely to become very wealthy. Read more to discover four money habits that freelancing guru Paul Millerd recommends.
How do you define success? What do you value most in life? What fears do you have about making a living? We’re taught that prioritizing work is the best or only viable life path. But, Paul Millerd says there’s a better way. To make a change, you must first unlearn convention and open your mind to alternatives. He recommends the “pathless path” of freelancing, but his advice about work attitude is widely applicable. Keep reading to learn how to reset your attitude toward work by reinventing success, facing your fears, and discovering new values.
Are you ready to reboot your life? How can you change your life for the better? In The Source, Tara Swart offers a step-by-step process for putting your whole brain into action to create the future you want. This involves increasing your self-awareness, creating an action board, becoming more mindful, and actively establishing changes. Continue reading to learn how to change your life for the better.
How do you want to spend the last decade of your life? Do you want to be weak, bedridden, and mentally foggy? Or do you want to be busy doing whatever brings you joy? According to Peter Attia’s Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, you can extend the active and fulfilling part of your life by building the right healthy habits. And, the earlier you start building these habits, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Continue reading for an overview of this book that just might lengthen your life.
Are you a master of anything? Are there any shortcuts to a life of fulfillment? George Leonard’s Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment is about the life lived in disciplined dedication to one’s skill, craft, or art. In Leonard’s view, mastery isn’t an end goal. Instead, it’s a path. Continue reading for an overview of a book that could put your life on a new and exciting course.
Do you want to change but don’t know where to start? Does it seem overwhelming to you? Susan David says that emotional agility includes living by true values rather than false narratives. To shift in that direction, she recommends making tiny tweaks. This means making successful, gradual changes regarding your belief in your abilities, your attitude toward change, and your routines. Continue reading to learn about the tiny tweaks principle and how it can work for you.
What would be the positive impact of artificial intelligence on the world? Can AI be friendly? The idea that an artificial superintelligence could wield nearly unlimited power is scary. In Life 3.0, Max Tegmark describes a number of positive outcomes for humanity if this happens. Check out how artificial intelligence could make a positive difference in the world.
What are the reasons behind why we procrastinate? Is evolution to blame for us putting things off? Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse contends that procrastination may have an evolutionary cause. In the early stages of human evolution, people used to procrastinate as a survival mechanism. Keep reading to learn why we procrastinate and the history behind the habit.