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“I Think It’s Important To Say ‘No’ a Lot More Often Than We Do, and I’m Still Working at That.”

Happiness interview: Mike Vardy. I got to know Mike Vardy through his work on LifeHack and Productivityist, “the blog for productivity enthusiasts” (and aren’t we all productivity enthusiasts?). He has a new book, The Front Nine: How To Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, about how to create a path to success on your own terms. (The title and …


Don’t Fall Into “Decision Quicksand.”

I’m always gratified when I learn that one of my Secrets of Adulthood reflects not merely my idiosyncratic experience, but also has some science behind it. For instance, one of my Secrets of Adulthood is: Most decisions don’t require extensive research. I came up with this Secret of Adulthood to remind myself not to squander my time and energy on …


Trying to Make a Tough Decision? Try Asking the Five Fateful Questions.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: the 5 fateful questions to ask yourself if you’re trying to make a tough decision. When I’m reluctant to take a risk or face something uncomfortable, I ask myself these five questions which, in melodramatic form, I call the “Five Fateful Questions.” They help me think clearly about a situation. What am I …