Expert status is what allows writers, speakers, and performers to do what they love to doâand get paid to do it. No one starts as an expert, but anyone can get there. They say 10,000 hours of studying any subject can make you an expert in that topic
Your surroundings have immense power over your inner life. Clutter and distractions in the environment around you can quickly turn peace into disorder, confusion, and chaos. Some distractions are obviousâlike crying children, noisy coworkers, or flashing lightsâbut many are far more subtle. As I was looking for a
We all have personal goals we'd like to reach, many of which relate to health, fitness, or energy.  A key step towards reaching those goals is tracking progress, and that requires data. This is where nifty tools like the UP by Jawbone come in. Since I started wearing
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. That's the Boy Scout law, memorized by every scout and recited at nearly every event. It's a powerful reminder of the qualities a scout is known for, and quite a
Everyone sleeps, but not everyone feels rested when they do so. Some people can get by on four hours of sleep each night, while others need at least nine hours of sleep before they feel ready to face the day. I usually aim for seven. There are a number of
If you're wondering what Bitcoin is, you're not alone. In fact, 46% of Americans aren't sure what Bitcoin is (while another 6% think it might be an Xbox game), according to a 2013 Bloomberg poll. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin /ËbÉȘtkÉÉȘn/, n: a peer-to-peer payment
My wife and I just got married and are settling into life as newlyweds. We had a huge wedding and a small honeymoon. Each was exactly what we needed, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Our wedding and honeymoon were each crucial aspects of our transition
Life is always busy, and there always seems to be more to do. No matter how hard you try, you can't create more time. You can only do lessâor be more productive. These are five productivity apps that I couldn't do without. I use most
If youâre like me, and were born sometime in the 1980s or 1990s, youâre part of the group generally referred to as âGeneration Y.â Youâre most likely quite familiar with technology, especially the internet. In many ways, the internet is the foundation of our civilization today. It
I'm getting married one month from today. On January 12, 2014, Rachel Loftin will become Rachel Meese and we will spend the rest of our lives together. Crazy, isn't it? The reality is just now catching up to me. I've been keeping extra busy
When I'm not traveling, I work from home, which means I spend a lot of time sitting at a desk. Since this became the norm, I've noticed my legs and back have grown gradually weaker and I've had trouble with back pain. In addition,
On this Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a moment just to list a few things I'm grateful for (I know, it's not particularly original, but it is particularly important). I'm thankful for my family My family has always been close-knit, and I've