Writing Sumarian – Episode 6 – Cheat if You Must

Writing Sumarian - Episode 5 - Trust the Process

An experiment of writing a story longhand from start to finish. Read the rules of the challenge here: Writing Sumarian - Episode 1 - Rules & Introduction. This Week's Lesson(s) on Writing a Story Longhand: I had unfortunately used up half the page for Chapter 3 on Chapter 2 stuff. It just kept coming to …

Writing Sumarian – Episode 5 – Trust the Process (+ a Free Desktop Wallpaper)

Writing Sumarian - Episode 5 - Trust the Process

An experiment of writing a story longhand from start to finish. Read the rules of the challenge here: Writing Sumarian - Episode 1 - Rules & Introduction. This Week's Lesson(s) on Writing a Story Longhand: Trust the Process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kQwcJB9k7c&t=1513s As Ryan Holiday points out in his recent interview with Ali Abdaal (above), "it's hard to …

Book Notes: “The Pomodoro Technique” by Francesco Cirillo | Focus & Productivity

the pomodoro technique by francesco cirillo (book summary)

The Pomodoro Technique was created by Francesco Cirillo, a professor at Berlin School of Economics and Law and owner of Cirillo Consulting, a firm that focuses on increasing business productivity. But that's not how the Pomodoro Technique originally started. It was first conceived when Cirillo was just a panicked university student who waited until last minute to …

How to Make the Best Decisions for Yourself When Results are Not Guaranteed

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How do you know you’re making the right decision when the future is uncertain and success is not guaranteed? This question comes up most when it comes to something you would like to have happen, not something you have to do regardless. For things you know you have to do (like get that degree, find …

Apartment Hunt Checklist (Free Printable + Notion Template)

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With all the changes that's happening out there, if you're out in the market looking for a great new apartment to move into, you've come to the right place. Below are a couple of checklists that may help you stay focused on what's important to you on your hunt for your next oasis. Bonus Tip …

Book Notes: “The Dip” by Seth Godin – Knowing When to Quit

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I was always under the impression that successful people finish what they started. In "The Dip", Seth Godin posits that successful people are really serial quitters. They’re just better able to determine when to quit and when to stick with something to the very end. And in his book, summarized below, Godin outlines a criteria …

Printable – Daily Expense Logsheet

Best way to get a handle on your expenses is to keep track. Accompanying Article: What Being 40k in Debt Taught Me about Personal Finance Excerpt: "I once had a friend who was extremely generous. She bought her sister a laptop, her parents whatever they wanted and just as she was about to run out …