The Magic Pomodoro Technique Changed My Life

“How soon not now becomes never.” – Martin Luther King I always wanted to write a book, but kept putting it off for a number of “reasons”: There were better ways to make money. You don’t just write once. You have to edit it about five times to make it really good. It’s much less […]

What is The Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique was invented by Francesco Cirillo in the mid-’80s. He named it after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer he used to track his session time with. Francesco found that he was most productive when he was focused on doing one thing without interruption. This is called mono-tasking. In the decades since, the Pomodoro Technique […]

Make Your Work Shine With The Alchemical Process

I just joined an International Speech Competition. I’m talking about how anybody can use the alchemical process to turn lead into gold. Sound interesting? 9 out of 10 people surveyed say “hell yeah!” You can change lead into gold using the Philosopher’s Stone. When greedy alchemists read this, they thought they would be rich beyond […]

Where The Magic Happens

I stepped out of the Matrix in October of 2019 when I left my tech job to realize my full potential. My goal was to get a job using a skillset that would always be in demand. Stories are the basis of our brain’s operating system, so being a good storyteller is job security in […]

How I Use Nordic Runes to Get More Done

I feel like I am hip deep in molasses. This is one of the biggest transitional points in my professional career, and my path is as clear as a foggy day in San Francisco. When I break my karmic inertia, I’ll find the exit and do something great with my life. Five months ago, I […]

How to Finish What You Start

I have a problem. I love starting projects, but it’s hard to finish them, especially if they are long term and creative. Starting them is a rush as I explore new territory. After that initial dopamine hit, I get bored. My mind starts wandering towards other novel and exciting things to do. It’s cursing of […]