Excerpt from Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden I once heard a true story of a woman who was trapped in a burning building on the 80th floor. Intensely scared of heights and enclosed spaces, she absolutely …
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Do it scared.
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I’m not optimizing my life for success anymore. I’m optimizing it for maximum happy moments.
I spent too much time reading books about how to budget/exercise/make friends the “right way.” I had a twisted view that once I learned enough things I would suddenly be happy, like happiness is a …
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“When you ignore your demons they go the basement of your mind and lift weights”
That’s a quote I heard from Amanda Palmer. When I’m in pain or I feel lost or overwhelmed I just want to hide. Sometimes I know I should look at the bright side. But it’s …
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Today’s pain is one page in your story – not the only page
I know sometimes you feel like you’re falling apart. I know life can feel pointless. When you’re this far underwater you can’t really feel the light from the surface – you just feel cold and …
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Each day you live is a garden. What seeds will you plant?
How many parts of your day have you enjoyed today? Seriously. How much was actually pleasant vs how much was numb going through the motions? If that’s an uncomfortable thought, you’re not alone. But there’s …
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You are more than the habits your fears created
You are more than the behaviors your fears created. The number of times you hit snooze last year does not define you. The number of times you cancelled plans because you had social anxiety does …
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Dreams are made of days like today
It’s critically important to see the connection between things you do today and the big picture of where you’re going. You can’t let today just to feel like 24 hours. A few meals and a …
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Quarantine/self isolation survival guide
Alright people, we’re a few weeks into quarantine now. The “stay at home” new car smell is gone. If you’re feeling stagnant, bored, and tired of watching netflix then this is for you. Why you …
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The most important progress bar you’ve never seen
It’s easy to feel beat down by setbacks as we work towards a goal. Let’s unpack what is really happening when you hit a speedbump. Accidentally binging when you’re on a diet does not make you a …
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You can’t hate yourself into a better you
I thought if I did enough self improvement I would be happy. I thought that losing the weight, learning to beat procrastination, and practicing happiness affirmations would make me a content human being. But my …