Fellow Riskologist, Ever have trouble getting anything done in the afternoon? Your energy drops, your brain calls it quits, and you struggle to perform even the most basic tasks. Queue “5-Hour Energy” commercial. (Just kidding.) This used to be me every single day. Not anymore. Over the last year, I’ve developed a little habit I… Continue…
Category Archives: Productivity
Shiny Object Syndrome: How Quitting Too Soon Keeps You From Your Dreams
Fellow Riskologist, This morning, I stepped into the shower to complete my daily ritual like I always do: wash hair, wash face with the face wash, wash body, rinse, and done. But today, something was different. In the far corner of the tub sat a brand new bottle of shampoo. I bought it the other… Continue…
Why Big, Crazy Dreams Are Easier To Reach Than Small, Ordinary Goals
Fellow Riskologist, What propels the people we admire to take risks on things we tell ourselves we could never do? How do people like Alan Arnette summit Mt. Everest time and again while raising a million dollars for Alzheimer’s research when we can’t even get the vacation time to go to the mountains? Why is… Continue…
How to Guarantee You Complete Your Dreams (Even If You Suffer From Last-Minute Anxieties)
Fellow Riskologist, Have you ever been on the verge of completing a big dream? You’ve fought long and hard for something you believe in and, suddenly, you realize you’re on the home stretch—just a few more steps and you’ll fulfill the dream that’s occupied the latest part of your life. You’re excited, but you’re also… Continue…
So I Have This Business Idea…
“So I have this business idea.” I hear that often. For one reason or another, most people I meet either run their own business already or want to someday. I understand the appeal—I’ve been there myself. The bad news is most people I talk to about their idea lack the motivation or determination to follow… Continue…
The Risk Free Business Launch
When I was in college, I started a ticket resale (read: scalping) business for the cost of two concert tickets. That took about 20 minutes… Continue…
How to Write Your Biography 40 Years Early
Here’s an idea: rather than waiting the rest of your life to write your biography, why not start now? Sounds odd, right? I’m fine with… Continue…
Launch Every Day
Almost three months ago I officially launched Riskology.co. Last week, Take This Job & Shove It launched to the world. It went really well. Someone on… Continue…
You Know That Shit You Hate?
What if you just quit today? What if, all of a sudden, you made the snap decision to quit doing everything you don’t care about… Continue…
Avoiding Panic Attacks: 13 Questions I Ask Myself Before Saying Yes To Anything
I like to joke that I have adult ADD. I’ve never been diagnosed or sought treatment, but there are times I notice my mind and attention drifting many different directions when they should be focused on one. If I ever cut my arm off, I’ll probably bleed to death on my way to the hospital… Continue…