How Do We Find Meaning in Our Lives? All of us go through times in our lives where we search for ways to find meaning. We find meaning in many ways, through making genuine friendships and relationships or by fulfilling our deepest passions such as writing a book, traveling around the globe, or by helping … Read more
We’ve all been there; you sit down intending to get some quality work done… Bing! The notification on your phone goes off, so you stop and quickly check it before going back to work. This start/stop method of working is the antithesis of the ideas discussed in Deep Work by Cal Newport. What is Deep … Read more
Alright, time to come clean. There has been quite a bit of tomfoolery around here and it’s time to set the record straight. Once again optimism has gotten the best of me (as it’s prone to do) and it’s time to confront the reality of my own poor decisions. Let’s review: In “Don’t Call It … Read more
(This is the next installment of the “Build The System” series. Please read the following posts first so you’re familiar with the concepts and terms used in this post: https://thatamericangrind.com/rally-time/ https://thatamericangrind.com/build-the-framework/ https://thatamericangrind.com/the-psychology-of-optimal-experience/) As covered previously, the P.M. Routine (PMR) helps you reset your environment and shut your brain down for a good night’s rest. The … Read more
“The optimal state of inner experience is one in which there is order in consciousness. This happens when psychic energy-or attention- is invested in realistic goals, and when skills match the opportunities for action.” Flow by Mihaly (No I did not just suffer a stroke) Csikszentmihalyi In this post we’re going to lay a cornerstone … Read more
2020, true to form, rolls right along with a colossal shit-storm of an election. As of this writing, the optics aren’t good. With each passing day, more and more statistical anomalies are discovered, the legalities of recent changes to state law are being called into question, sworn affidavits of election fraud are piling up, and … Read more
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a short book that follows four characters, Hem, Haw, Scurry, and Sniff, on their fictional journey through a maze to find cheese. Everyone will be able to learn something from this book, but the cheese lovers among us will be able to relate to this book on … Read more
The humble whiteboard, also known as a dry erase board, is your Appa. It’s more than just another tool, it’s the tool all other tools will fail to live up to. And while your white board can’t fly, carry your friends on epic adventures, or help you fight the Fire Nation, it can be a … Read more