When I imagine a to-do list, what comes to mind is a list of everything I want to do. These to-do lists suck. Within a week or two, they become intimidatingly long and a chore to even look at. So, I stop looking at them. This is a real problem: my memory is not good … Continue reading The Secret Ingredient to To-Do Lists is Priority

When you’re developing a skill, there are some mistakes you won’t be able to make until you get familiar with the basics. A common example is with romantic (or platonic) relationships: It’s tough to encounter the challenges of a three year relationship without being decent at flirting and starting conversations. Part of why this happens … Continue reading Mistakes Hide Mistakes

For the month of November, I took on three challenges focusing on different aspects of physical health: training myself how to fall asleep quickly; doing all the exercise I could imagine wanting in my life daily (running, practicing yoga, and weightlifting/martial arts); and going vegan. See the original write up here. Although I usually try … Continue reading No Rest November: Post Mortem