Category: Dropping Draining Habits
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#4 One Fear A Day – The Fear Of Making BIG Decisions
One of the things I joke about with my Japanese friends is how I find some Japanese to be yujufudan (優柔不断) or indecisive, to which they all wholeheartedly agree. It could be out of their innate politeness, but whenever I ask questions such as “What do you want to eat?”, “What do you want to do…
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You Are Not The Sum Of Your Failures
You are not your job. You’re not how much money you have in the bank. You’re not the car you drive. You’re not the contents of your wallet. You’re not your fucking khakis. You’re the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world. – Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club If I had to ask you who you are,…
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Be Allergic To Drama – 9 Quick Tips To Kill The Addiction
Having spent many years in the club dancing scene, I’ve seen more than my share of drama. Guys congregate, put on their game faces, and figure out their plan of attack. Women dress to the nines and raise their skirts higher than their normal comfort levels. Mix in alcohol, hormones, and egos, and you’ve…
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Today, Everything I’m Wearing Is Second-hand (Except My Underwear)
(Note: I’m on the road, so the the picture above is only half secondhand. I’ll update the picture later, unless you like the current photo!) Several years ago, when my son was born and I was unemployed, I heavily swallowed my pride and went shopping for baby clothes at the neighbourhood Goodwill store. As I…
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Confidently Walking Through Life’s Challenges With No Toes
The following excerpt is written by my good friend, George, who’s posted here before. George is a high school dropout turned financially free, self-made business owner and serial entrepreneur. This time around, he brings his sarcasm and wit to talk about personal empowerment. “In our life time, family will be a thing of the past,…
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Productivity Advice From A Drug Addict Turned Self-Made Millionaire
The following excerpt is written by my good friend, George. George was a high school dropout who was caught up in drug and alcohol addictions for over a decade. At 30, he had enough – he completely abstained from all substance abuse, and started the first of many businesses. Now at 35, he’s financially free. …
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Making Dreams Happen The NON 5-Minute Abtronic Way
In my last post, I illustrated how my written goals came to fruition. However, in all honesty, it’s not so black-and-white. You can’t just write it down and expect it to happen. There’s more to it, so please read on. Often times, we tend to gravitate towards easy solutions. Remember that pseudo-spiritual film The Secret? …
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How To Give At Christmas Minus The Stuff And Consumerism
(Note: I took the above photo in Nepal, around Christmas time in 2006.) The holiday season is upon us, and stores have notified us well in advance with plenty of advertising and holiday decor. After all, it’s the biggest time of the year for them. Like any child, I have fond memories of fun, family…
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Give Up The News Now! (Part 1)
News Keeps You Informed, Right? When I was a little tike, my dad thought the same thing, and he introduced me to the daily newspaper. I began with the comics (minus Doonesbury because I didn’t understand the humor) and the front page. Soon I was devouring the entire first section. By the time I finished…
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Give Up TV Now! (Part 2 – Tips)
In my previous article, Give Up TV Now, I introduced the concept of freeing yourself from the clutches of TV. Here are some practical tips to help get you on your way. 1. Remove the TV From Your Room The TV really serves no purpose in your room. When I was young, sure, it was…