How do you pick a passion? Like you, I wandered through life aimlessly. I always wanted to pursue something interesting and meaningful, but for the life of me, I couldn’t figure it out. I had lots of careers paths that seemed promising: college professor, famous author, business consultant. But all of these appeared out of …
Month: December 2017
What’s the best marriage advice? Because marriage is a pain and it’s a lot of work. You have to live with someone you’ve dedicated your life to, and most of the time they drive you crazy. Why did we sign this life-long contract to begin with? After many years you start wondering what it’s all …
The power of prayer is real. As Christians, we should all be praying. It’s central to our faith. Yet many Christians don’t pray. I used to fall into that camp. I felt like prayer was silly or somehow mystical. Like you’re praying to a magical genie asking for fame and money. It didn’t seem to …
The best jobs in the world are within your reach. Are you dreaming about a cool job but don’t have the guts to apply? Well, it’s the perfect time leave that cubicle and quit your dreadful job already. There are plenty of amazing jobs out there, just waiting to be filled by talented people like …
I’m tired all the time. I have a confession to make: As much as I pretend to be an expert on life (which I’m definitely not), the exhaustion issue continues to plague me. And I’m guessing you have this issue too. You’re working in Corporate America after all, staring at a computer screen or battling …
To learn from failure can be painful. And It feels like everyone is allergic to pain. I’ve seen it time and time again: Someone wants to pursue a grandiose plan, then they don’t. They get all worked up with excitement and passion, aggressively pursuing an engaging idea. Yet when it comes time to pull the …
Cell phone addiction is a real thing. Like most Americans, you’re addicted to your cell phone. Whether you realize it or not, you’re swiping and liking, tweeting and surfing, all day long. And the problem is, you don’t realize you’re doing it. Using a cell phone all day has become culturally acceptable. Whether walking around, …
Some of the best books on writing have little to do with technical writing skill. The best books on writing tackle the crippling effects of writer’s block. Though, if you want to learn the craft, there are many successful teachers and manuals out there. However, these are the books that have inspired me and many …
Giving financial advice for young adults feels like yelling into an empty cave. Is anyone listening? Because really, in your 20s, the sky’s the limit and you’re chasing your wildest dreams. But in reality, no one likes making mistakes. Mistakes hurt. They’re painful. And sometimes they can last a lifetime. But if you’re able to …
“Chase your dream.” My entire life all I’ve heard is this one recurring advice. And inheritably, I’ve pursued that mantra to the fullest extent. I’ve worked at Disney and tried to make a lot of money (not simultaneously). I’ve tried to launch a start-up company, been a standup comedian and a fiction author. While many …