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further: feature I’ve often said that all it takes to become an expert relative to the general population is to read two books on a topic. And that’s technically true, assuming you retain and internalize the information contained in the books and build from there. How do you make that happen? Is it enough to …
further: feature Very few of us have the kind of resources that allow us to effortlessly accomplish any goal. Whether a quest or personal project, all the way to starting a new business, constraints stand in the way. But are constraints always bad? Can they, in fact, be enabling and even desirable?
further: feature I know what you’re hoping this is about. But we’re actually talking about sleep this week. And seriously, sleeping is the best. Odds are you’re not doing enough of it, and that’s hurting you beyond the fact that it’s just a fantastic thing to do. We live in a culture that celebrates burning …
Work harder on yourself than you do your job. If you work hard on your job you can make a living. If you work hard on yourself you can make a fortune.” ~ Jim Rohn further: feature Life-long learning is a fact of modern life, and especially for those looking to go further. Whether it’s …
further: feature You might think that a solid, enduring self is the key to happiness and personal growth. But in fact, it’s just the opposite. Let’s go back to the personality research of Dr. Brian Little, who we met a few issues back. His work reveals that the person we think of as our “self” …
Ask anyone what they want, and they’ll reveal some aspect of themselves they want to change. And yet, most of us find it incredibly difficult … and deep down, change might actually frighten us. Some change is unavoidable and disruptive. Fortunately, change that we create for ourselves can be utterly transformative without some radical gesture. …
further: feature Steve Jobs would have turned 60-years-old last week. Apple CEO Tim Cook honored the company co-founder by tweeting a partial quote that has come to exemplify the man. Remembering Steve, who would have turned 60 today. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." pic.twitter.com/0YD0gZ7jvm — Tim Cook …
Further’s mission statement says that we find purpose, well-being, and happiness by pushing ourselves beyond our current status quo. There is no destination called happy; it’s instead an experience stemming from the process of living our best lives. In other words, the framers of the United States Declaration of Independence had it slightly wrong. It’s …
further: feature The benefits of meditation keep rolling in. The latest findings from researchers at UCLA claim that meditation keeps your brain young. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging shows that large parts of the gray matter in the brains of those who meditated seemed to be better preserved. Which is nice. Still, resistance is strong among …
My editorial objective when it comes to Further is that “we’re all in this together.” That means I discover things just shortly before sharing them with you, as opposed to bringing a pre-conceived agenda. That said, I was under a misconception about what constitutes the “perfect workout.” Actually, lots of people seem to believe this …
further: feature When I was a kid, watching Evel Knieval jump a row of school busses – as the world watched with me – was absolutely amazing. Nowadays, you’ll see someone you’ve never heard of jump way more busses at the county fair or local rodeo – and do a back-flip in the middle just …
further: feature Anger – it’s the emotion we’re supposed to manage, minimize, and avoid at all costs. And yet, anger arises when we feel like we’ve been treated unfairly, which in many situations makes it completely legitimate. That said, is the expression of anger in certain situations advantageous? The excellent book The Upside of Your …