Posts by Ryan Murdock
Need a Boost? Try a Little Gratitude
I’m not supposed to be here. I’m trapped on an island in the Mediterranean. The skies are an ugly, threatening blue. And sheets of rain have been lashing an angry sea all day, stirring up waves high enough to sweep over the Strand Road by the harbor. But I’m not supposed to be seeing this…
Read MoreBecoming the Person You Really Are
Life. What’s the point? It seems everyone you ask has a different answer. And that’s totally cool, because the only answer that matters is your answer. The trick is to find an answer around which you can build a lifestyle that gets you to your goals. But isn’t life an absolute? Universal definitions of right…
Read MoreHow to Write Clearly and Be Understood
“Did you get my memo?” I was trapped under the fluorescent lights of an empty morning hallway. And there wasn’t even a potted plant to hide behind. “Yes,” I said. “I received it. Thank you, Bob.” I’d read it that morning. And I had no idea what he was talking about. His writing was so…
Read MoreYou Have to Know Your Numbers To Keep the Money You Make
“Your spending is out of control,” my accountant said as she looked at me across the conference room table. I was confused, and for a moment I thought I hadn’t heard right. “What are you talking about?” I said. “Our bank balance is fine. And we’re making nearly 3 times as many sales as we…
Read More3 Steps to De-Clutter Your Life
For several years, in locations all over the world, I lived out of a backpack for months at a time. I’ve travelled on deep desert expeditions into the Sahara, the Mongolian desert, and other wastelands where my personal baggage was severely restricted because we had to carry so much petrol and water. One of the…
Read MoreTime is NOT Money
Time is NOT money. That’s just a metaphor. But this metaphor filters the way you see the world. And it might be blinding you to the actions you should be taking. Stay with me for a minute while I set this up. I think you’ll be surprised. In modern Western culture, we typically associate “work”…
Read MorePay Up and Get Out
One of the best pieces of lifestyle advice I’ve ever read was in Harry Browne’s book “How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World.” It’s also the best way I know of to make a change. Harry wrote, “Pay the price to get out of your boxes.” “Boxes” can come in many forms, but I’m…
Read MoreOne Thing to Do for Your Goals
The way you live has a profound influence on the choices you make. I learned the hard way that it’s easy to hide weaknesses, and they usually exist in areas you’re overlooking. I’ve always been a disciplined person, and I’ve never had difficulty sticking to a training plan, putting in long hours to meet writing…
Read MoreReflections on Turning 40
I spent the first half of my twenties as a starving student, reading all the time and scraping by on poor food and the cheapest no name coffee that comes in a giant tin. I didn’t start traveling until after I graduated, and I felt like I had to make up for lost time. I…
Read MoreMake Your Dreams Come True
I’ve spent most of my life learning how to make my dreams come true. It’s my passion and my obsession. Today I want to share my Top 5 Lifestyle Strategies so you can do the same. This stuff doesn’t require superhuman effort, and it isn’t restricted to a fortunate few. I came from a town…
Read MoreHow to Deal With Manipulative People – Part Two
If you encounter the behavior of manipulative people, be prepared with these response tips that will eliminate the negative effects.
Read MoreHow to Deal With Manipulative People – Part One
How to spot certain kinds of manipulative people both at work and at home, by looking for these common habits and traits that detract from your success.
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