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My Upcoming Non-Profit, Mashman Global
This may be early to start talking about, but I am thrilled to share more information on Mashman Global, my upcoming nonprofit venture which has focus points on education, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.
What’s so special about Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist?
Have you ever let an ambition slip away? Paulo Coelho’s dream was to be a writer and The Alchemist is the book that made that dream a reality. It’s celebrated as a fable about the wonder of exploration – not just of the outside world, but of our inner one
The ancient wisdom of Heraclitus: A visionary philosopher
Heraclitus was way ahead of his time. He declared that energy is the essence of all matter... over 2,500 years before Einstein proved it to be true. His work (or what has survived of it) has influenced a range of important thinkers, from Plato and Montaig
Hit 'reset' on your life: Learn to live as a minimalist
Most of us are so busy being busy that we don’t notice how much of our life is focused on accumulation: of possessions, of status, of debt.
Trust yourself: it’s time to quit your job
It took me three years to leave a job once. My health, mood, and creativity tanked, but quitting meant giving up financial security and starting over in a pandemic. I was really disrespecting myself by staying. Here’s how I finally knew it was time to take a risk.
What is 'interbeing'?
The world is built on stories, says American writer Charles Eisenstein. Each culture has a story that answers big questions such as: What is the meaning of life? What makes a person? What is real? The dominant story of our global culture currently is the
How can I navigate big life changes smoothly?
Life is unpredictable. It can throw challenges our way at any moment – and sometimes things are never quite the same. How we navigate these disruptions is known as a “life transition”.
Online education: some pros and cons
Online education has gained immense popularity among working professionals and students. Benefits are the autonomy and flexibility offered. Online courses can be planned around individual schedules, so saving time. But what do sociologists have to say about the impacts?
Everyday ways to feel better: Lifesaving tips from Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Every evening, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee performs the same five-minute ritual: he and his wife brew a pot of mint tea, put the screens away, and just be present with each other. It’s a tiny gesture with a huge payoff – not just in the moment, but in the bigge
What this ex-convict can teach you about the power of self-worth…
On New Year's Day 2015, Craig Stanland sat in the library of a federal prison and pictured how he’d end his life: by putting a bullet in his own head. The vision seemed so clear that he could practically taste the cold steel of the pistol…