Monthly Archives: February 2019

Review of Beetlejuice

Posted on February 8, 2019 by admin

Beetlejuice is my favorite Tim Burton movie and it seems to get better every time I see it. I watched it on Wednesday and found a lot of little gems in it that I had either forgotten about or never … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Buddy

Posted on February 7, 2019 by admin

One entry in Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans covers some of Chade-Meng Tan’s ideas regarding mindfulness and meditation. Among other things, Meng talks about having a “mindfulness buddy” who can help you with your mindfulness practice. I liked that … Continue reading →

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Some of My Thoughts on Education, Learning, and Schooling

Posted on February 6, 2019 by admin

There are a lot of arguments about schooling, many of which can get hostile. Most arguments I see with regards to schooling focus primarily on what will be taught and who will pay for it. Nearly everyone I see weigh … Continue reading →

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“The Paradox of Our Age”

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

In “The Paradox of Our Age”, Dr. Bob Moorehead shows how we often lose sight of the truly meaningful things in life and focus instead on trivial matters. Works like this remind me to keep my priorities in order and … Continue reading →

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“Slow Dance”

Posted on February 4, 2019 by admin

This is a poem David L. Weatherford wrote about slowing down and enjoying life instead of racing through it. I first read it in The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. It’s a great reminder to be present and appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Review of Good Will Hunting

Posted on February 3, 2019 by admin

After many years and several recommendations from people I know, I finally watched Good Will Hunting yesterday. I had heard a lot of good things about it and enjoyed the clips from it that I’d seen, but I had no … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Victories

Posted on February 2, 2019 by admin

I’ve written before about how winning a lot of small victories paves the way for winning big victories later on. However, finding the motivation to continue through challenging times can be hard even with small tasks. Something I’ve found helpful … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Social Media

Posted on February 1, 2019 by admin

I have very mixed feelings about social media, and so do many other people I know. I’ve thought about how the different platforms are commonly used and the ways that they could be used, so I’d like to share my … Continue reading →

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