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I just got back from Japan. Here's why the country is so clean.
Travel

I just got back from Japan. Here's why the country is so clean.

After months of planning, my brother and I just returned from our dream Japan trip.

7 min read April 21, 2026
The One Thing
Productivity

The One Thing

What is one thing you should remember? One thing that you should focus on day to day to maintain your growth?

3 min read February 19, 2026
Get Ahead of 95% of People in Q2 by Changing This One Habit Now
Productivity

Get Ahead of 95% of People in Q2 by Changing This One Habit Now

Successful people understand something simple. Their most valuable resource is not money, connections, or intelligence.

5 min read February 19, 2026
If You Focus on the Negative, Read This
Mental Health

If You Focus on the Negative, Read This

There’s a popular children’s book called Zoom by Istvan Banyai. No meetings required.

3 min read February 5, 2026
No One Is Coming to Make You Do It
Goals

No One Is Coming to Make You Do It

It’s late, but I’m writing anyway.

2 min read January 22, 2026
This ancient Japanese wisdom will help you FOCUS in 2026 (生き甲斐)
Life

This ancient Japanese wisdom will help you FOCUS in 2026 (生き甲斐)

A practical framework for purpose, energy, and direction in an overstimulated world

6 min read January 9, 2026
This holiday, Give the Biggest Gift of All
Productivity

This holiday, Give the Biggest Gift of All

and it will cost you nothing

3 min read December 25, 2025
How a 10-Second Chat With My Future Self Changed My Life
Mindfulness

How a 10-Second Chat With My Future Self Changed My Life

Imagine a wiser, future version of yourself.

6 min read December 11, 2025
8 Ways I Stay Laser Focused on What Matters Every Day
Study

8 Ways I Stay Laser Focused on What Matters Every Day

#6 Try Distraction Flash Cards

9 min read November 17, 2025
Buy Nice or Buy Twice
Shopping

Buy Nice or Buy Twice

“I’m too poor to buy cheap things”

4 min read October 24, 2023
Airplane Mode is Not Just For Airplanes
Productivity

Airplane Mode is Not Just For Airplanes

Who knew? Let’s start by asking: Which camp are you in?...

5 min read October 20, 2023
What’s the Secret to Happiness?
Happiness

What’s the Secret to Happiness?

4 Steps for a Happier Summer (and Life)

6 min read July 12, 2023
Don't Kill Time, Use Time
Time Management

Don't Kill Time, Use Time

Have you ever heard someone say “Hey, I’ve got an hour to kill”?...

3 min read February 28, 2023
3 iOS Apps That Changed My Life
Apps

3 iOS Apps That Changed My Life

Remember the early 2009 iPhone 3G ads “There’s an app for that”?...

6 min read January 19, 2023
The Power of Changing Perspectives
Perspective

The Power of Changing Perspectives

In the Disney-Pixar animation, “Ratatouille”, the film’s famous critic...

6 min read November 28, 2022
Collaborative Consumers
Collaboration

Collaborative Consumers

Here’s Why Minecraft, Wikipedia, Waze, and Google Maps are so successful...

8 min read May 18, 2022
The Power of Eye Contact: 5 Benefits You Should Know
Relationships

The Power of Eye Contact: 5 Benefits You Should Know

Eye contact! You used to hear that a lot in third grade. But who says that nowadays?

4 min read March 30, 2022
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