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Joy vs Happiness

Thereā€™s a BIG difference between joy and happinessā€¦ Joy is internal and constant. Itā€™s independent of circumstance. Happiness is external and temporary. Dependent on circumstance. Joy is in the heart. Happiness is on the face. Joy is present in the moment, each moment. Happiness is temporary, just passing through. Indian yoga guru, Jaggi Vasudev, captures [ā€¦]

How to Make a ā€œLife Investment Thesisā€

The traditional investment thesis is used by the worldā€™s smartest investors. It outlines the assumptions supporting an investment opportunity. But in our lives, we make investments constantly. Yet most of which are made without a supporting thesis. We invest in our careers, relationships, skills, hobbies, even which podcasts we consume. These are all investments driven [ā€¦]

The ā€œEmotional Cycle of Changeā€

64% of people quit their new yearā€™s goals in January. Thatā€™s less than 8% into the year. So how do we keep the excitement of new goals without falling off? First, we must understand the five stages of the ā€œEmotional Cycle of Change.ā€ 1. Uninformed Optimism The most exciting stage. We imagine all the benefits, [ā€¦]

Build vs Borrow

Our best days are NOT by chance. Equally true with our worst days. Thereā€™s a pattern. Our current self either borrows from or builds to our future self. Writing ā†’ builds future clarity Caffeine ā†’ borrows future energy Booze ā†’ borrows future happiness Exercise ā†’ builds future energy and happiness Prepping a to-do list ā†’ [ā€¦]

Donā€™t Follow Your Passion

Conventional wisdom says, ā€œFollow your passion.ā€  But itā€™s flawed.  We want to believe the ā€œPassion Hypothesisā€ (find your passion, then find a job to match it) because it sounds blissful.  Do what you love. Chase your dreams. Yolo! But, Cal Newport argues in So Good They Canā€™t Ignore You, itā€™s better to adopt a Craftsman [ā€¦]

ā€œBehind-the-Scenesā€ Working with Noah Kagan

I started working with Noah Kagan two years ago. Like the desk right next to him.  My first thought was, ā€œwow this dude moves fast.ā€ Maybe even too fast.  He was employee #30 at Facebook, #4 at Mint, and started 20+ companies since (including AppSumo, my current employer). So maybe I shouldnā€™t have been surprised.  [ā€¦]