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The 20 Things That Made Life Better in 2020

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: December 22, 2020

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It's been a while since I've written up a good ol' listicle. And what better time to dust off my number listing skills than at the end of …

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3 Ways to Make Tough Life-Altering Decisions Faster

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: November 5, 2020

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From a guy who proposed to his girlfriend at 21 I proposed to my girlfriend in my aunt’s basement. We were watching Shrek 2 and it felt …

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Stop reading quit-your-job advice articles

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Career · Last updated on: September 9, 2020

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Ask yourself these important questions instead Quitting your job has become over-hyped and glorified. I’ve seen too many advice articles …

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Here’s why you never achieve your long-term goals

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: September 1, 2020

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Rather than wasting time and effort on a big long-term goal, start small and focus on your deliberate first steps. Fate is not on your …

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Creativity looks different as a 30-year-old (versus a 20-year-old)

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Creativity · Last updated on: August 5, 2020

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9 reasons to rethink how you look at creativity When I was 20, I put creativity on a pedestal. Now creativity is just another part of my …

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Give Yourself Permission to be Bored

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: August 4, 2020

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Boring people are bored. The lovely Mrs. Betty Draper told me that. I know it comes from those times when advice was black and white - …

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Unusual Life Lessons from Shopping at Aldi

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: December 24, 2020

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It’s okay to be a generalist. The quarter operated carts. The bagless checkout. The palet stack selection. The floor tiles, cash …

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7 Signs you aren’t making the most of your life

Written by: Declan Wilson · Filed Under: Life · Last updated on: August 13, 2020

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I used to think life was about chasing girls. Then I thought it was about landing a dream job. Now, I’m not so sure. As a freshly …

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