Partners

When I was in my early 20s, I had a lovely photograph of a solitary woman hanging in my bedroom. My mother suggested that I switch it out for a picture of a couple. According to a theory of Feng Shui that she had read, the way you decorate your home reflects your intentions — so if you have...

There's a big difference between the "use-by" and "sell-by" dates on a bottle of ketchup.

Americans in particular are notorious for throwing out perfectly good eats, a habit that has recently given life to a grocery store of expired foods, that are still safe to eat. And while...

We dive into the archive to share this 99U talk about how crappy creativity feels sometimes.

My husband and I recently bought our second home. Surprisingly, the process was far more involved than it was the first time around, just six short years ago. Not only did we have to sell the house we were living in, but the application for our new home loan also seemed much more complex and...

Ever wish that you could do something amazing in your life? Maybe, you’ve got a ‘big’ dream but you’re worried that it will never be anything more than a fantasy. You’re worried that you’re just not capable enough. To be successful at something requires a great deal of skill, talent and even...

I've now spent over two years as a freelancer. When I started my freelance writing and content development business, Chasing Down the Muse, I knew I would learn a lot along the way about business, my skills, and what it takes to make a go of a freelance life. (See also: Freelancing: A Beginner's...

2013 Unitasker Wednesday: Treat Launcher Dropping pet treats on the floor is EXHAUSTING! Thankfully, the Unique Petz Treat Launcher “saves” you the hassle. Give your smart phone and tablet a good uncluttering 2012 Unitasker Wednesday: Nail Protection Clamps If you … Continued
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“Self-command is not only itself a great virtue, but from it all the other virtues seem to derive their principal lustre.” –Adam Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments Agree, disagree? I was trying to figure out what Smith means, exactly, and I think it’s this: when we consider the...

In today’s episode I talk to Cal Newport, author of the book So Good They Can’t Ignore Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. In his book Cal makes that provocative case that “following your passion” is terrible career advice and can actually...