Category: Marching To The Beat Of Your Own Drum
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A Sincere Thank You Letter To The People Who Fired Me
(Note: I wrote this article in March, but delayed publishing it until today) Three years ago to this day, I was unceremoniously fired from my job. At the time, I felt like a big failure. After all, no one got fired from the company I worked at. It was such a big deal that I…
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Dance Like No One Is Watching! (New Video)
The past year has been a crazy journey. Hectic at times, but I’ve enjoyed it all the way. Again, I’m extremely grateful to be out there dancing, working hard, and making inspirational videos for you to watch. Thank you so much for your support! If the above video has no sound, please watch the video…
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Correcting Course When You’ve Chosen A Path With No Heart
The following is a correspondence between a reader and myself, with some additional thoughts. Edward chose a path in animation but recently discovered his passion was no longer there, and now he faces the choice of abandoning everything’s he built up until now if he chooses to venture on a new path. ———————— Ki’une,…
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Lifestyle Experiment: Rags To Riches And Back
“To know you have enough is to be rich.” – Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching February was an interesting one for sure. Feeling the need for a change of scenery, I escaped Toronto’s frosty winter to be more productive amidst Vancouver’s dreamy mountain setting. I had arranged to sublet a place I’ve never seen before. I…
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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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How To Get Younger As You Grow Older And Other Advice From Someone Who Hasn’t Quite Made It Yet
Mary Schmich penned the article “Advice, Like Youth, Probably Just Wasted on the Young” many years ago to which my Sunscreen Song Tribute is derived from. Following the release of my video on Timothy Ferriss’ blog, a lot of people asked me for some life advice. The truth is, just like Tim wrote about himself…
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Real Resolutions Aren’t Made Today, So I Only Resolve To Stop Getting Parking Tickets And Losing Umbrellas
This year, I only have two New Year’s resolutions: avoid getting parking tickets and stop losing so many umbrellas. That’s it. They’re simple because my true goals are not made on the first day of every year. It’s going to be the busiest time of the year for all fitness gyms as they sign on…