Real Life: 100 Things I Did in 2009
2009 documented through 100 accomplishments. Annual inventory creates accountability—concrete actions measure year's progress
December 2009 (10)
The Sun Always Rises at Dawn
Dawn brings guaranteed renewal. Sun rising symbolizes hope's constancy—darkness always yields to light eventually
The 30 Secret Rules of Social Media
Social media operates by 30 unwritten rules. Hidden conventions govern platforms—understanding secrets enables effective participation
The Master and You
Mastery relationship explored deeply. Teacher-student dynamic reveals growth principles—external master awakens internal knowing
How To Be Ridiculous
Ridiculousness requires intentional embrace. Being absurd liberates creativity—seriousness imprisons, playfulness frees
November 2009 (10)
Blogging 101 Workshop and Mentorship Update
Blogging workshop progress and mentorship updates. Structured learning accelerates growth—guidance shortens learning curves dramatically
The Marshmallow Test – They Got It All Wrong
Classic marshmallow test misinterpreted fundamentally. Delayed gratification studies miss crucial context—willpower isn't only variable determining [...]
How To Be Productive without Becoming a Productivity Freak
Productivity balance prevents obsessive optimization. Getting things done without losing humanity—effectiveness beats efficiency addiction
Self Interview Questions: 33 Questions to Ask Yourself
Used by thousands for annual self-reviews and life planning, these 33 self-interview questions guide deep [...]
The Tyler Durden Guide of Writing Tyler Durden Enhanced Blog Posts To Attract Traffic
Tyler Durden blogging philosophy attracts attention. Fight Club principles applied to content—edgy writing cuts through [...]
October 2009 (17)
44 Tips for Traveling Long Distance
Long-distance travel optimized through 44 tips. Journey comfort increases through preparation—experience accumulates into practical wisdom
Twitter versus Facebook
Twitter and Facebook serve different purposes. Platform comparison reveals distinct advantages—choosing right tool requires understanding [...]
Rising above the Context
Context transcendence enables broader perspective. Rising above circumstances changes everything—elevation provides clarity ground-level obscures
Blogging 101
Blogging fundamentals explained comprehensively. Foundation principles before advanced tactics—mastering basics enables sustainable success
33 Tips To Start Your Day
Morning optimization through 33 practical tips. Day beginning determines trajectory—starting well creates momentum lasting hours
September 2009 (14)
The First Year Of Blogging – Promotion
First year promotional strategies evaluated. Marketing efforts measured against results—some tactics work, others waste time
The First Year Of Blogging – Writing
Writing evolution during first blogging year. Content creation skills develop through practice—voice emerges through consistency
The First Year Of Blogging – The Series
First blogging year documented comprehensively. Complete retrospective series begins—twelve months analyzed across multiple dimensions
33 Ways To Get And Maintain Motivation
Motivation generated and sustained through 33 methods. Drive doesn't appear magically—energy requires deliberate cultivation
How To Get From A To B In 5 Random Steps
Progress happens through seemingly random steps. Direct paths appear crooked in execution—trust process despite apparent [...]
August 2009 (17)
7 Questions To Answer Before Publishing A Blog Post
Pre-publication checklist prevents mistakes. Seven questions ensure quality—review before publishing saves reputation
7 Symptoms You’re Heading For A Burnout
Burnout symptoms appear before collapse. Seven warning signs enable intervention—recognizing patterns prevents breakdown
Using Anchors To Reach Your Inner Power
Anchors access internal strength reliably. NLP techniques tap power—triggers activate desired states deliberately
30 Days Exercising Challenge – Days 5-7
Exercise challenge days 5-7 documented. First week completion milestone—consistency builds through initial resistance
100 Ways To Live A Better Life
Discover 100 practical ways to improve your life and live better starting today. From simple [...]
July 2009 (11)
How To Write Compelling Content For Your Blog
Compelling content attracts and retains readers. Writing quality determines blog success—engagement beats frequency consistently
Flashes
Insight flashes arrive unexpectedly suddenly. Momentary clarity illuminates truth—brief revelations carry lasting impact
“I Can” versus “I Do”
Capability differs fundamentally from execution. Can doesn't equal do—potential means nothing without action
Trip To Europe – Prague
Prague journey captures Czech city's essence. European travel documented authentically—places shape consciousness through immersion
Trip To Europe – Vienna (last part)
Vienna visit concludes European journey. Final impressions complete city portrait—endings provide perspective beginnings lack
June 2009 (10)
Pay Yourself First – It Pays Off
Paying yourself first builds wealth systematically. Priority savings creates financial foundation—future you thanks present discipline
Amazon Kindle 2 Review
Kindle 2 evaluated thoroughly honestly. E-reader transforms reading experience—digital books enable portable library
The Morning Phrase
Morning phrase sets daily intention. Starting day with affirmation programs mindset—words shape reality through repetition
Waking Up Early
Early waking transforms daily experience. Morning hours gift time before world wakes—dawn provides uninterrupted focus
Assess Decide Do stages – Do
Do stage executes assessed decisions. Action completes productivity cycle—execution matters most after planning
May 2009 (7)
The Productivity Map
Productivity mapped systematically visually. Navigation through tasks requires overview—seeing landscape enables strategic movement
Massive Guest Posting
Guest posting scaled dramatically. Volume approach builds visibility—strategic contribution creates widespread presence
Blogging As A Personal Development Tool
Blogging develops person beyond audience. Writing transforms writer profoundly—public documentation accelerates growth
Getting Something For Free
Free offerings carry hidden costs. Nothing truly costs nothing—understanding exchange reveals actual price
I’m A Twitter Citizen, Work In StumbleUpon, Occasionally Travel To Reddit
Social platform citizenship examined. Multiple communities require different personas—online identity fragments across platforms
April 2009 (14)
The Trip To New Zealand – Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island captures New Zealand beauty. Island escape reveals paradise proximity—geography shapes experience profoundly
The Law Of Attraction And Creation
Attraction and creation laws examined critically. Manifestation philosophy meets practical reality—belief shapes but doesn't determine [...]
The Trip To Japan – Tea Ceremony
Japanese tea ceremony reveals cultural depth. Ritual transforms simple act—mindfulness practiced through precise movements
The Trip To Japan – Kyoto
Kyoto exploration captures ancient Japan. Traditional city contrasts modern Tokyo—history breathes through temples and gardens
The Trip To Japan – Tokyo
Tokyo experience overwhelms sensory capacity. Megacity reveals future's texture—technology and tradition coexist intensely
March 2009 (15)
Twitter Downshifting
Twitter usage reduced deliberately. Social media downshifting reclaims attention—less noise enables clearer signal
How To Write An Ebook Using MacJournal
MacJournal enables ebook creation efficiently. Software choice shapes writing workflow—right tools multiply productivity
Personal Development With Dumbo
Dumbo teaches profound development lessons. Elephant story contains growth wisdom—children's tales carry adult insights
Perfect versus Better
Better beats perfect consistently practically. Perfection paralyzes while improvement progresses—incremental advances compound dramatically
Self Sabotage
Self-sabotage undermines success unconsciously. Internal resistance prevents achievement—awareness reveals self-destructive patterns
February 2009 (14)
The Productivity Trap
Productivity obsession creates counterproductive trap. Efficiency addiction prevents effectiveness—doing more isn't doing better
Trip To Thailand – The Aftermath
Thailand journey aftermath reveals lasting impact. Post-travel integration matters most—experiences become wisdom through reflection
Trip To Thailand – Day 5
Fifth Thailand day brings deeper immersion. Extended stay reveals cultural layers—familiarity exposes what novelty obscures
Trip To Thailand – Day 3-4
Thailand days three and four deepen experience. Middle journey stage builds momentum—settling in enables authentic [...]
Trip To Thailand – Day 2
Second Thailand day adjusts to culture. Initial shock transforms into curiosity—disorientation becomes exploration opportunity
January 2009 (16)
Raw Food Primer
Raw food basics explained comprehensively. Uncooked eating philosophy introduced—nutritional approach fundamentally reconsidered
The Gratitude Experiment – Follow Up
Gratitude experiment continues beyond initial period. Follow-up reveals sustained impact—lasting changes emerge through extended practice
Learning To Ignore
Ignoring irrelevance protects attention. Selective blindness enables focus—saying no to noise means yes to signal
Raw Food Update – Almost 6 Months Later
Raw food diet assessed after six months. Extended experiment reveals long-term effects—nutritional changes compound over [...]
The Making Of An Online Business – Promotion
Online business promotion strategies documented. Marketing approaches tested and measured—visibility requires sustained promotional effort