CHALLENGE: Improvise for one hour each day.OUTCOME: I did a bunch of random things and had loads of fun.TAKEAWAYS: Life is unpredictable. Improvisation is fun and boosts your confidence. You never know what will happen, so stop trying to cont

Challenge 22: Expectation Detox

May 31st, 2020 6m 46s

CHALLENGE: Avoid setting expectations for 5 days.OUTCOME: Determining success or failure is difficult as most of the expectations we set for ourselves and the ones around us are subconscious, but I’m really happy with the results of this chall

Challenge 21: Reading

May 24th, 2020 9m 2s

CHALLENGE: Read for one hour each day.OUTCOME: I read an average of one hundred pages each day.TAKEAWAYS: Reading doesn’t strain the eyes; it relaxes them. Mental fatigue is NOT a valid excuse to skip your reading session. And, finally, readi

Challenge 19: Daily Creativity

May 10th, 2020 5m 29s

CHALLENGE: Do something creative for 30 minutes each day.OUTCOME: I drew. It was awesome!TAKEAWAYS: I doddle almost every day, but I never thought of myself as an artist. This challenge reminded me of the importance of creativity and allowed

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How to Structure Your Day

Apr 26th, 2020 6m 23s

This is what my weekday schedule looks like as of this writing. I’m constantly tweaking it to maximize productivity and life enjoyment, but this should give you a good idea of how I structure my days. Keep in mind this is MY preferred way of sp

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Top 5 Tips to Stay Centered During Chaos

Apr 19th, 2020 3m 5s

TIP 1: Don’t panic. It only makes things worse.TIP 2: Connect with your friends and family. If you can’t do it in person, reach out via phone, email, or video conferencing.TIP 3: Seek solitude. Much like connection, solitude is necessary for

Challenge 15: Letters of Appreciation

Apr 12th, 2020 5m 48s

CHALLENGE: Write a letter of appreciation to someone who positively impacted my life each day for 5 days.OUTCOME: The process of writing the letters was enriching and brought me closer to everyone who received them.TAKEAWAYS: Expressing grati

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How to THRIVE during the Coronavirus Pandemic - STEP 5: REACH OUT

Mar 27th, 2020 3m 42s

Grab your journal and review the goal you picked yesterday. Go through the five steps, then break down the first one into sub-steps. The goal is to complete one small task each day so that you’re ALWAYS moving toward your goal. Start today. The

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How to THRIVE during the Coronavirus Pandemic - STEP 4: STRATEGIZE

Mar 26th, 2020 4m 29s

Grab your journal and go through yesterday’s list of goals. Pick two positive ones (new skills, positive habits, etc.) and one negative one (things/people you want to remove from your life.) Then, select the one you want to focus on first and l

Challenge 10-11: Talk to Girls & Strategize

Mar 15th, 2020 12m 23s

CHALLENGES: Talk to 3 girls/day for 5 days & Strategize.OUTCOME: I fell ill and only talked to 3 girls. I also tried to figure out my next move, but I have yet to find a suitable solution. Sigh.TAKEAWAYS: Life is uncertain. Sometimes, you jus

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Bonus Challenge 2: Talking to Strangers

Mar 1st, 2020 8m 2s

CHALLENGE: Talk to 3-5 strangers each day for 30 days.OUTCOME: I didn’t skip a single challenge, and ended up talking to 118 people.TAKEAWAYS: Talking to strangers is WAY easier than I thought. Most people are kind, though I did run into a fe

Challenge 9: Procrastination Detox

Mar 1st, 2020 8m 19s

CHALLENGE: Don’t procrastinate for 5 days.OUTCOME: I procrastinated. A LOT! But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.TAKEAWAYS: Focused work is important but trying to maximize every second of every day is a recipe for disaster. You need time t

Challenge 8: Pretending I'm Going to Die

Feb 23rd, 2020 10m 50s

CHALLENGE: Pretending I’m going to die.OUTCOME: I told my loved ones how much I cared about them and had short—but meaningful—conversations with them. It was awesome!TAKEAWAYS: I stress WAY too much. I need to relax more and enjoy life.CONCL

Challenge 7: Meditation

Feb 16th, 2020 11m 48s

CHALLENGE: Meditate one hour each day.OUTCOME: It was easy… and incredibly boring. I counted the seconds until the timer went off and nearly fell asleep countless times.TAKEAWAYS: Prolonged meditation isn’t for me. Still, the mind needs time

Challenge 6: Waking Up At 5:00 AM

Feb 9th, 2020 11m 48s

CHALLENGE: Wake up at 5:00 AM.OUTCOME: I barely slept, woke up at 5:00 AM, and felt exhausted the entire time.TAKEAWAYS: Sleep is SUPER important! Life is so much more fun when you’re not tired.CONCLUSION: Getting up at 5:00 AM SUCKS when yo

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Bonus Challenge 1: No Sugar for 30 Days

Feb 2nd, 2020 6m 13s

CHALLENGE: No Sugar for 30 Days.OUTCOME: I stopped eating sugar for a month. Halfway through, I accidentally ate a handful of gummy bears—I didn’t realize it until AFTER I’d eaten them—but I didn’t let that stop me. I got back on track and fin

Challenge 5: Keep Track of EVERYTHING! + CONFESSION

Feb 2nd, 2020 14m 15s

CHALLENGE: Keep Track of EVERYTHING!OUTCOME: I tracked everything I did for 5 days. Most of my time is spent on things I value, but I should focus on maximizing my productivity so I can have more free time.TAKEAWAYS: I watch too much TV. Exer

Challenge 4: TV detox

Jan 26th, 2020 5m 48s

CHALLENGE: Quitting TV for a Week (5 days.)OUTCOME: Honestly, quitting TV (yes, that includes Netflix and YouTube) wasn’t that hard. It gave me WAY more free time to do the things I really enjoy and allowed me to be bored, something I feel we

Challenge 3: Cold Showers

Jan 19th, 2020 9m 10s

CHALLENGE: Take cold showers for a week (5 days.)OUTCOME: I took 5 cold showers, starting at one minute and working my way up to five minutes. The first minute or so was pretty intense, but then my body got used to the cold, and the next two m

Challenge 2: Planning the Most Epic Year Ever!

Jan 16th, 2020 12m 3s

Challenge: Plan the most epic year ever.Outcome: The planning portion of this challenge took just over an hour, but I spent days trying to figure out what I wanted to accomplish this year. I tend to overestimate what I can accomplish, so I kep

Challenge 1: The 7-Day Fast

Jan 8th, 2020 7m 29s

Goal: Fast for 7 days.Outcome: The first two days were great, but I had a massive headache throughout the third day, and I ended up eating just after the third day ended. I took a full day off but decided to end the week strong by doing anothe

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The Journey Begins...

Jan 1st, 2020 3m 52s

The Journey of a Thousand Mistakes has officially begun.

Challenge 28: Taking a Break - FINAL EPISODE

Jul 12th, 2020 8m 25s

CHALLENGE: Take a break for a week.OUTCOME: I relaxed and thought things through.TAKEAWAYS: Breaks are necessary for self-evaluation. It’s time for me to try something new.CONCLUSION: Embrace your fears.Visit TheJourneyOfAThousandMistakes.c

Challenge 27: Left-Handed For a Week

Jul 6th, 2020 5m 40s

CHALLENGE: Try being left-handed for a week.OUTCOME: It was awkward. Precision activities (writing, brushing your teeth, eating with a fork/spoon, etc.) were incredibly difficult in the beginning, but I grew most accustomed as the week went on

Challenge 26: Boredom

Jun 28th, 2020 7m 36s

CHALLENGE: Spend 2 hours each day doing nothing.OUTCOME: I thought I’d be bored out of my mind, but it turns out doing nothing is pretty fun. In fact, I almost prefer it to watching TV. Almost.TAKEAWAYS: Boredom isn’t as bad as most people th