"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you." -- Lao Tzu … [Read more...]
24 Pieces of Life Advice from Filmmaker Werner Herzog
This list is making its rounds today. It's a list of life advice filmmaker Werner Herzog gives aspiring filmmakers. But it's better than that. This is advice you can apply to damn-near anything in your life. Most of these seem sensible, if not downright brilliant. Always take the initiative. There is nothing wrong with spending a night in jail if it means getting … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Brain Atrophy
When it's all said and done, everything about you derives from your brain. So keeping your brain in tip-top shape is of vital importance. One aspect of brain health is its size. It's just like a muscle -- if it's getting smaller, you must be doing something wrong. Brain atrophy happens. And it's not good. In light of that, let's talk about brain atrophy prevention. Below are … [Read more...]
You have only ONE THING to Do Today – LIVE
Very short video below. (If you're on the Blog page, click on the title immediately above and then you'll see the video.) … [Read more...]
The Skeptic’s Guide to Meditation
Count me a hopeful skeptic. Look, I know that meditation is good for you. I know that mindfulness is a good thing. I'd like to think I've practiced and demonstrated both over a span of several decades. But I also know that hippies and Enya fans meditate. And that ain't for this dawg! Seriously, here are some highlights from a very good meditation infographic I found over … [Read more...]