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I stumbled on this idea of creating your own personal PhD in a newsletter from David Kadavy. I thought it was such a fun idea. Most of us don’t have time or energy to put into a lengthy doctoral program that shuts down everything else in life. But why not create a personal degree that …
Do you know who you are? This is a really tough question almost no one asks. We get asked how we are, what we do, where we live, but no one asks, who are you inside. Maybe it’s because our own fear of knowing the truth about ourselves is reflected back at us. It’s kind …
I’ve been listening to a series of artist interviews this week. There is one thing that always stands out and matches my experience and those I hear about in coaching conversations with. And that is there is one nearly universal way to improve your life. Engage your creativity. Every single person I’ve heard talk or …
Scientists already know the value of observation. It’s what makes science science and not just opinion. It’s also a super skill you can bring into your life and with it come all sorts of benefits. A scientist observes by as taking him or herself out of the experiment as much as possible in order to …
Hello, life-designers, I hope this has been a week filled with growth, the search for personal truth and progress in letting go of the old. Visits to Old Swedish Churches One of the things I’ve enjoyed doing the past few years is vising as many of Sweden’s old churches as I can find. Often they …
How often do you find yourself doing the same thing day after day? If you feel stuck or in a boring routine or a general lack of progress, then it’s time for something different starting now. There is no point in spending your precious time in a mental rut. You need more creativity in your …
Think about living a life where you can see the limitless possibilities from which you can create anything you want. You need a creative agent. The only person that can do the job is you. You are already the creative agent in your life. You create your thoughts, your emotions, your decisions and what it …
Most of us want big change fast. It would be terrific if growth came in great leaps and bounds, and you could solve all your problems right now. You want easy and quick, simple and little effort. I do too. Growth is one of my biggest themes, but it’s hard to measure it by the …
Your life needs you. Your life really NEEDS you now. One way to be there for your life is to become your own thought leader. There’s no way to outsource this job, it’s got your name all over it. Taking charge of your life and having the courage to create a design for it is …
There is one thing that will lead to steady growth throughout your life. Well, there are many, but this one you is easy you can make work for you however suits you best. And that is to feed your mind. It’s extremely important to continually add new knowledge to your internal database. This life strategy …
