Why some people will never be happy (and what to do about it)

At some point or another, we all get caught in the future trap. “If I could just earn X, or achieve Y, I’ll be happy.”

We all know that superficial things (money, status, power) give fleeting…

On Being Comfortable in the Gray

The color of truth is gray.
 — Andre Gide

Moving to San Francisco was quite a jump for me. My friends, family, and other loved ones were all based in the New York area; I had a great job in the heart of New York City; and I could count all of the…

How to Gamify Your New Year’s Resolutions (and Other Goals Too)

The Cycle of Success: Taking Control and Letting Go

Get Rejected. Get Rejected Again. Repeat

“A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.”

-Bo Bennett

Learning to handle rejection (and fail gracefully) is one of the most valuable skills for succeeding in almost every…

The Interesting People Fund

When people start finding success, they note how it becomes easier and easier to reach that same level of success in the future. A big part of that is the connections you make as people take note of your success. People like to help others be more successful — it’s a mutually…

Learning to Code: Fun, Frustrating, Fruitful

I’ve attempted the plunge into the coding world for years now. I’d get my feet wet…

Willpower is Completely Overrated: A Better Approach to Achievement

“Willpower is completely overrated and just doesn’t deliver.”

— Dave Kirchhoff, CEO of Weight Watchers