Tag: life

1587.Why I Quit My $100K Union Path (And Why You Should Stop Caring What People Think)

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Nine months ago, I started grinding through a union electrical apprenticeship. In about 5 years, this will lead to a six-figure income, excellent benefits, and the kind of job security that makes parents beam with pride. And I quit. Not because I’m lazy or entitled.  Not because I’m stupid.  But because I finally learned the … Continue reading 1587.Why I Quit My $100K Union Path (And Why You Should Stop Caring What People Think)

1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time

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We've talked about renewal as rebellion, as infrastructure, as practice. But there's something deeper happening here—a fundamental shift in how you relate to time itself. Most people view time as a resource to be spent. The renewal mindset sees time as a cycle to be honored. Look at nature. There's no continuous production without pause. … Continue reading 1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time

1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course

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There are 6 key concepts: Focused and diffused thinking Memory techniques Procrastination Remember to sleep well, move often, and stay hydrated. Test taking strategies Focused vs diffuse thinking modes Your brain alternates between a concentrated, energy-intensive "focused mode" that works within known neural patterns and a relaxed "diffused mode" that allows for creative connections and … Continue reading 1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course

1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life

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Life has a way of filling up. Your calendar, your inbox, your mind—they all become cluttered with obligations, information, and noise. Why do we do that? Maybe it’s because we’re afraid to sit still, to think about us and life.  The thing is - Renewal isn't optional—it's an essential maintenance tool for a life worth … Continue reading 1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life

1482. Learning how to learn: the short version

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Learning is fundamentally about understanding how your brain processes information, strategically managing cognitive resources, and creating mental frameworks that transform complexity into comprehensible knowledge. A little deeper… Mastering learning is about understanding your brain's dual modes of focused and diffused thinking, using chunking to process complex information efficiently, and employing memory techniques like spaced repetition … Continue reading 1482. Learning how to learn: the short version