“Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” – Epicurus One of the many benefits of growing in maturity is that we become more aware of the finiteness of the time we have on this planet. I consider it a “benefit” because it forces us to constantly evaluate our choices and…
The Secret to Effective Multitasking
The secret to multi-tasking is that it isn’t actually multi-tasking. It’s just extreme focus and organization. – Joss Whedon If you’re living the life of the average urban dweller, you probably have a lot going on during most days. At times, you might feel like a circus acrobat, walking on a tightrope, juggling several balls…
How to Beat Procrastination through Big Picture Thinking
“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.” – Don Marquis As I worked on the first draft of this post, I wondered what on earth would I be able to share about beating procrastination that hasn’t been covered already. The number of articles that have been written about this common issue is ubiquitous!…
The Secret to Staying Motivated and Disciplined
“Motivation may get you started but it takes discipline to keep you going.” – Bonnie Pfiester I have plenty of fond memories as a kid, playing in my mother’s garden. One of my favorite playtime activities was observing the ants that crawled around the wide grounds and crevices. I marveled at their industriousness and tenaciousness,…
The Art of Playing to Your Strengths
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein During one of my visits to London, I spent one of the days browsing around the fine exhibits and displays at the Natural History Museum….
How to Become a Genius through Deep Work
“Great creative minds think like artists but work like accountants.” – David Brooks What do Einstein, Steve Jobs, Leonardo Da Vinci and Bill Gates have in common? They were all deep thinkers. Not many people are aware that these visionaries had to spend hours of their life intensely engaged in their labor to come up…
A Simple Approach to Organizing Your Life Around Your Dreams
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Given the limitations and colossal demands of modern day living, the mere idea of achieving an unconventional dream may seem grandiose, hyperbolic and unrealistic to the average person. As an incorrigible dreamer, I know this from firsthand experience….
4 Simple Steps to Creating Balance in Your Life
A classic case scenario at the end of a long day at work: Your mailbox is overflowing and your cell phone is beeping with a messages from WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tinder, etc. After finally leaving the office, you encounter rush hour traffic. While stuck in traffic you have racing thoughts in your head about all the…
How to Make the Most of Your Time on Earth
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” –Stephen Covey For me, one of the greatest gifts of getting older is the increasing awareness of my mortality and the finiteness of my time on this incredible planet. I call this a great gift because it’s made me a…
