ways to live differently

Its pretty plain and simple We all know that the food we are eating will eventually kill us. Yet we all sneak french fries, sugars, excessive animal products, and anything with terrible chemicals in it. No, moderation wont kill us, but why do we succumb to what the rest of the masses do?

Between society, your family, and your friends, everyone has their own agendas for what they want to see you do. We live in a world where we strive for others approval without truly asking ourselves what we want. Live the dream means your dream, not someone elses.

Bigger isnt better when it comes to material things. As Notorious B.I.G. said, Mo money, mo problems. Bigger salary, bigger house, bigger car its more stuff occupying a BIG part of your life, and its probably financed by mo debt.

All the information we need to educate ourselves is out there. Matt Damon said it best in Good Will Hunting In 50 years, youre gonna start doing some thinking on your own, and youre gonna come up with the fact

Its a shocking thought, I know. Stop with the retail therapy at the expense of your credit card. Just because the rest of America lives beyond its means doesnt mean you have to.

Most people go to the gym, mess around for 60 or 90 minutes, do something half heartedly on the elliptical trainer, and roam from machine to machine. Work out at full intensity, pour sweat, and feel the burn Youll see twice the results if you actually push yourself instead of just showing up.

Studies show that your brain can only focus for an hour and a half, so dont force it Work as hard and as fast as you can for 90 minutes, and then take a break. When you work aimlessly for hours on end, you never really accomplish anything.

Sure, there is a tremendous value in showing up to the office and being with your team every day, but this doesnt mean you cant sit in the park for an hour and answer emails. Take your phone calls to a quiet place in the sun to get vitamin D and fresh air.

Our bodies were simply not designed to be hunched over a computer all day. Make yourself mobile, and walk around when you have a phone call. Try out a standing desk, which many leaders, including Jack Dorsey, have transitioned to.

Seriously, you dont need all that stuff. You dont use it, and it weighs you down. Sell items that you dont use on eBay. Getting rid of your excess baggage is an extremely freeing feeling.