Say Goodbye to Food: The Soylent Diet
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We've all seen science fiction movies or TV shows that promise that one day we'll be able to drink pure nutrition – without eating any food. Well, that day just might have arrived. The Soylent Corporation has invented a new drink that implies you'll never have to worry about food again.
3 Qualities That Will Enhance Your Productivity
Besides being a personal finance nut, I love talking about productivity. Why? As a small business owner, I've had to learn how to be productive in an environment where I'm constantly getting new things thrown at me every day. Here are some qualities I'm trying to acquire to enhance my productivity, and why you should seek after them too.
Were You Deceived About Work Growing Up?
It wasn't their fault. It wasn't your teachers' fault, your parents' fault, or anyone else's. But you might have been deceived about what work would look like in the 21st century. It's not because they intentionally lied to you, it's because they grew up in a different time. What does it take to survive (and moreover, thrive) in today's world?
For the Times You Feel Rushed
Sure you have. A hurried person who doesn't think about what they're doing usually trips up and makes one too many mistakes. I think we've all worked and messed up because we felt rushed. What should we do instead?
Manilla Adds Custom Accounts for Better Bill Management!
You may have heard me talk about Manilla, a great way to view your online accounts in one easy-to-use interface. If you're like most people, it's not always a walk in the park to manage all of your bills and remember to pay them on time. That's where Manilla comes in.
Should You Really Fill Up Your Day With Work?
I'm sort of a productivity nut. But there's one productivity tip that's difficult for me to adhere to: not filling up my entire day with work. Here's how I'm starting to learn the value of scheduling "half days," and maybe you should too.
You Have More Time Than You Think
The weekends for me mean I'm tweaking my to-do list and asking myself what's most important. Sometimes it feels like there just aren't enough hours in the day to schedule in everything I want to do. You know the feeling? The fact of the matter is we have more time than we think we do, it's just being able to utilize it well that's the problem.
Is Multitasking Bad for You?
My very first job was washing dishes at a small family restaurant. Soon I was promoted to be a waiter – my boss wanted to see if I could multitask. But is the ability to multitask really a quality that should be desired?
How to Easily Remember to Do Things
Have you ever forgotten to do something that was important? You know, like taking your medication, following your employer's instructions, or meeting with a family member to help them with a project? I think we've all been there. Here's how to easily remember to do things!
How Positive Thinking Works
Do you know how positive thinking works? When people tell you to think positively, does it irritate you a bit? It's almost as if they're making light of your dire situation. But let's assume for a moment that they're sincere and there is some merit to thinking positively . . . would you? Furthermore, what does positive thinking really accomplish?