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

Challenge 25: Extreme Ownership

Jun 21st, 2020 6m 44s

CHALLENGE: Take full responsibility for EVERYTHING in my life for 5 days.OUTCOME: I failed miserably because I didn’t define triggers to identify the moments where I wasn’t taking ownership of my life and my action.TAKEAWAYS: I must clearly d

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Why You Should Improvise

Jun 14th, 2020 5m 3s

REASON 1: It boosts your confidence and can, at times, make you feel like a badass.REASON 2: It makes you happier by interrupting the monotony of everyday life.REASON 3: It reminds you that you’re not perfect—yes, that's a good thing.Visit T

Challenge 24: Improvisation

Jun 14th, 2020 7m 55s

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 23: Holding My Breath for 5 Minutes

Jun 7th, 2020 8m 51s

CHALLENGE: Practice holding my breath and try for a new personal best of 5 minutes.OUTCOME: I pushed myself as hard as I could and, on the final attempt, I managed to hold my breath for 5 minutes.TAKEAWAYS: You never know what you can accompl

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

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How to Be Productive When It's Nice Outside

May 24th, 2020 5m 34s

TIP 1: Schedule your day. It will keep you from getting distracted. TIP 2: Use Deep Work and Block Time to remain focused during your periods of work. TIP 3: Have fun. Do something you enjoy EACH DAY for at least ONE HOUR. TIP 4: Do less. Yo

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 20: Running

May 17th, 2020 11m 19s

CHALLENGE: Run for 30 minutes each day.OUTCOME: I ran. It was awesome… and it also kind of sucked (like most things in life.)TAKEAWAYS: I was reminded of how freeing running can be. I also realized simple challenges that have a direct impact

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

Challenge 18: Sleeping on the Floor

May 3rd, 2020 8m 53s

CHALLENGE: Sleeping on the floor for 5 days.OUTCOME: The first night was difficult. I kept waking up and was exhausted the next day. I eventually grew accustomed to it, but I wasn’t as productive as I normally am.TAKEAWAYS: I NEED proper rest

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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

Challenge 16-17: The Schedule Experiment

Apr 26th, 2020 6m 40s

CHALLENGE: Schedule EVERYTHING for a week, then schedule NOTHING for a week.OUTCOME: As expected, I was WAY more productive when I meticulously scheduled my day. Surprisingly, I wasn’t happier when I went with the flow and planned nothing.TAK

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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

Challenge 14: Don't Talk

Apr 5th, 2020 7m 14s

CHALLENGE: Don’t talk for 5 days.OUTCOME: I messed up four times on the first day, but kept going and ended up getting to four and a half days without speaking a single word.TAKEAWAYS: I talk WAY too much, lol. Silence allows you to be more p

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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

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How to THRIVE during the Coronavirus Pandemic - STEP 3: ANALYZE

Mar 25th, 2020 2m 47s

Grab your journal and review yesterday’s list of successes, failures, and missed opportunities. Then, find a quiet spot and spend 10-15 minutes brainstorming what you want your post-coronavirus life to be like. Make a list of all the things you

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How to THRIVE during the Coronavirus Pandemic - STEP 2: REVIEW

Mar 24th, 2020 3m 22s

Grab a journal, find a quiet spot, and take thirty minutes to review your life. What have you done in the past few months? Make a list of all the things that helped you and those around you. Make another list with all the things you did that br

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How to THRIVE during the Coronavirus Pandemic - STEP 1: DON'T PANIC

Mar 23rd, 2020 3m 38s

The world is in chaos, and everyone is freaking out. But what if you chose to ignore the pandemonium? What if you chose to lead rather than follow the herd? What if you chose to grow rather than cower in fear? This is the moment you’ve been wai

Challenge 12: Remove Expectations

Mar 22nd, 2020 9m 29s

CHALLENGE: Remove expectations and stress from my life for 5 days.OUTCOME: I stopped feeling bad for not accomplishing the things I wanted to accomplish.TAKEAWAYS: Perception is everything. Feeling guilty accomplishes nothing. Neither does st

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