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Dec 06
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Conjure motivation and enthusiasm from apathy. Quick tricks to short circuit mental barriers of slack and hunger.
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Sep 07
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A Flickering Candle
The analogy of a candle flame to the sum experiences of a single life is a beautiful reminder of our precious gift. Each of our individual existences is brief compared to the timescales of:
- nations
- civilization
- the human species
- life on Earth
- our solar system
- our galaxy
- our universe Continue reading »
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May 31
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Before I begin this brief analysis I’d like to share a video of Dan Gilbert from TED talking about happiness that inspired this post (Thanks to Paul Buchheit for the share on friendfeed). Dan’s premise is that happiness falls within the realm and ultimate purview of the observer. He goes on to explain that self induced (synthetic) happiness is just as good as natural happiness (getting what we want), in contrary to conventional wisdom.
In addition to a lively performance accompanied by some interesting data, Dan Gilbert shares a few quotes that aid in making his point. Continue reading »
