Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-only8 Cheap Tech Purchases for Limitless ProductivityAnd two bonus items that are worth every penny — I’m not saying this will give you excellent ideas for the best tech for Christmas 2022, but I wouldn’t hate it if someone had given me this tech gear as a gift. No affiliate links. These are all products I use regularly, care a lot about, and believe that everyone’s…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Be Unfuckwithable, According to Tim FerrissYou don’t have to be the biggest in the room to command your space — Imagine a world where people think twice before doing anything that might get them on your bad side. A world where you command the utmost respect from those around you can exist if you let it. Being a badass comes in many forms. But you’ll never get to that level…Advice6 min readAdvice6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 hours agoMember-onlyHere’s My 3-Step Deep Work Routine That’s Earned Me Thousands in Passive IncomePrimer, work, reflect, repeat — After a year of experimenting with different productivity techniques, here’s my 3-step deep work routine that’s earned me thousands in passive income: 1 — Primer My biggest productivity secret is that I start my work session without doing any work. A primer is any activity, done usually in a ritualistic manner, that gives…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·2 days agoMember-onlyCharisma on Command: 3 Ways to Be Instantly MagneticHow to enrich your social life and daily interactions and garner meaningful relationships — In college, I knew a guy named Diego. From our first conversation, I knew he had it, whatever it was. He held himself with an air of whimsical confidence, that kind that usually only comes with an Iron Man suit. More importantly, he was an excellent conversationalist. I swear, every…Lifestyle4 min readLifestyle4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoMember-onlySupercharge Your Productivity With These 3 Minimalist HabitsSmall, non-daily practices that will help you smash your big productivity goals this year — Now is around that time of year when your resolutions begin to fall flat. Maybe yours already has. And this is OK. It takes more than patience, willpower, and raw energy to achieve your wildest dreams without burning out. And productivity is one hell of a drug! Here’s how to…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 24Member-only3 Subtle Signs of High Emotional IntelligenceRead the room, people. C’mon! — People tend to think of emotional intelligence on the macro level. Emotional intelligence is definitely the ability to sympathize with others. But there are so many nuances that go overlooked. Here are a few subtle signs of high emotional intelligence that might be in your wheelhouse: 1 — You’re able to process your emotions in healthy ways People with high emotional…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 23Member-onlyYou Don’t Need Motivation You Need MovementProductivity isn’t inspiration. It’s motion. Here’s how to find and keep it. — Motivation and inspiration are fleeting and unimportant. Motivation is also exceptional at being unreliable. And so the new year is again upon us. We’re out scrounging the internet for advice on how to make our lives better by the end of this year. Advice content can feel helpful but only…Advice6 min readAdvice6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 16Member-only5 Ways to Make Procrastination Your Superpower (And Thank Me for It Later)The Anti-Hustle-Culture Club has amazing benefits, actually — I’ll let you in on a little secret. I actually put off writing this article. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Yesterday, my brain could only think of three ways to make procrastination work for you. The first way was that by procrastinating on something, you give your…Advice4 min readAdvice4 min read
Published in Internet Ink·Jan 12Member-only3 Golden Author Tips From a Chat With Alison McBainI interviewed Pitch Week XXIV winner Alison McBain about indie book writing, inspiration, and more — Internet Ink is my new podcast about the art and business of writing online. I recently had an insightful conversation with editor and author Alison McBain. You can find the full podcast episode here on YouTube. We spoke about her author journey and about what it takes to write a…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 11Member-onlyWhat Would Be Taught in Schools if I Ruled the WorldThese three mandatory classes would allow every student to enjoy their full potential — It’s hard to forget big ideas. In 2016, Savannah Brown uploaded a YouTube video titled What Would Be Taught In Schools If I Ruled The World. That premise has been stuck in my head for years, despite the video being archived for a while now. What would I want to…Life6 min readLife6 min read
