Unhappiness is an epidemic in our society.
More people are anxious, stressed, depressed and on meds than any other generation in the history of the world. So what's the problem?
People chase around happiness without the slightest clue about what it actually means – running around unaware there are really two types and that they're pursuing the wrong one.
Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
How To Copy Without Being A Cheat (Or Losing Credibility)
Like getting in a car strangers and looking both ways before you cross the street, not copying is one of those life lessons that are drilled into your head. And not without reason.
Adults were looking out for us. They didn't want us to get kidnapped, hit by a car, or in the case of copying, end up dependent and uneducated. Little did they know they were drawing a line in the sand that limited our growth.
This post is all about why and how copying is good, and leveraging the best practices can bring you immense levels of growth.
Think About Life Like It's Your Birthday Every Day
Most people do it. The clock strikes birthday o'clock, and we start evaluating and analyzing our lives.
Along with New Year's Day, our birthdays are a time that makes us ponder our accomplishments, motivations, direction, and general how's-it-goingness of life.
Along with New Year's Day, our birthdays are a time that makes us ponder our accomplishments, motivations, direction, and general how's-it-goingness of life.
How to Handle Your Brazilian Visa Extension
So, you are liking your life in Brazil and you've decided to stick around.
I support that, but what about all the red tape? What about all the hoop jumping? If you're not in the position of having your school handle this process, lucky for you, I've been there and want it to be as easy as possible for you.
I support that, but what about all the red tape? What about all the hoop jumping? If you're not in the position of having your school handle this process, lucky for you, I've been there and want it to be as easy as possible for you.
Why Failing Sucks, and What to Do About It
A short while ago, I noticed this pattern that I have. To say the least, it was less than glamorous. More specifically, it made me feel pretty shitty.
As a person who is REALLY hard on himself, I can get into some deep self loathing when I realize that I have a bad habit, have been doing something wrong, or have some kind of screw up.
As a person who is REALLY hard on himself, I can get into some deep self loathing when I realize that I have a bad habit, have been doing something wrong, or have some kind of screw up.
Anniversary Post: The Crummy Life Turns One
I think it all started out of angst. Have you ever done that? Started something because the tension you are feeling compels you to spring forward with action. To just do something.
The confusion about where to begin. The confusion about what it is all for. Then, finally, deciding it's just because that's what you want or need to do.
This is how The Crummy Life started.
The confusion about where to begin. The confusion about what it is all for. Then, finally, deciding it's just because that's what you want or need to do.
This is how The Crummy Life started.
Challenge Update 2 - Atualização de Desafio 2
Nós estamos aqui de novo. Uma outra semana já passou, e mais prática completou.
Oops, here I am on The Crummy Life. Time to switch back to English.
This last week was a fun time trying to apply my Portuguese skills to my life behind me. I say behind me because, to practice speaking in the past and making the necessary conjugations in my head, I spent much of the week talking about days and years passed.
I want to give a big THANK YOU to Murillo, the teacher that made the biggest impression on me during the October Challenge. Thanks for all of your help, especially with pretérito imperfeito, which was incredibly confusing before you broke it down and forced me to use it.
That's all for now, so watch the video and have a laugh!
Challenge Update 1 - Atualização de Desafio 1
As promised, I am here to deliver my language challenge update for my first completed week of the italki October Language Challenge.
It was a busy week, and a fun weekend applying some of what I had practiced all week. I had a great time with some friends in one of the many beautiful places that make up Floripa.
My first week of the challenge went great, so check out the video to see what I accomplished, and what I've got lined up before it finishes on the 31st.
Until next time, tchau! And don't forget to hang on until the end of the video... the bloopers are worth it!
It was a busy week, and a fun weekend applying some of what I had practiced all week. I had a great time with some friends in one of the many beautiful places that make up Floripa.
My first week of the challenge went great, so check out the video to see what I accomplished, and what I've got lined up before it finishes on the 31st.
Until next time, tchau! And don't forget to hang on until the end of the video... the bloopers are worth it!
October italki Language Challenge Public Pledge
It's time again for a challenge!
Today is the fourth day of the challenge, and I have already finished three hours! Only three more to go, and ten days to do it. No problem!
italki has brought back the language challenge for October, this time challenging participants to finish six hours of classes in fourteen days. Between October 18th - 31st, anyone who is signed up for the challenge can get a $20 rebate on money spent taking classes once they complete the six hours, plus an extra $5 if you post a public pledge video.
Today is the fourth day of the challenge, and I have already finished three hours! Only three more to go, and ten days to do it. No problem!
italki has brought back the language challenge for October, this time challenging participants to finish six hours of classes in fourteen days. Between October 18th - 31st, anyone who is signed up for the challenge can get a $20 rebate on money spent taking classes once they complete the six hours, plus an extra $5 if you post a public pledge video.
Long Distance Relationship Tips to Bring You Success
No matter who you are, being in a long distance relationship (LDR) is another level of commitment. If you have doubts about the relationship you are in, an LDR probably isn't for you.
I don't mean small, general insecurities about the future. Specifically, I am referring to the possibility that you have ideas about the person not being "the one" for you. This is very important, because who wants to commit time and energy to an LDR that isn't founded on mutual long-term intentions? Really, that's a bit masochistic.
I don't mean small, general insecurities about the future. Specifically, I am referring to the possibility that you have ideas about the person not being "the one" for you. This is very important, because who wants to commit time and energy to an LDR that isn't founded on mutual long-term intentions? Really, that's a bit masochistic.
How to Successfully Complete an italki Language Challenge
I was facing twenty eight days to finish twelve hours of language classes. I knew I could do it because I had already been studying daily alone and was starting feel that I needed guidance.
Last month's challenge started with a public pledge, and a dose of determination that came from failing the January language challenge. [insert lame excuse here]
Last month's challenge started with a public pledge, and a dose of determination that came from failing the January language challenge. [insert lame excuse here]
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