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Armchair Sociology

What I Learned When I Had to Move Apartments in a Hurry

Moving day headaches are no fun. Here are 4 tips you can start using NOW to make sure your next move goes smoothly, whether you’re relocating to a new city or just across the street.

By Justin, 5 yearsJanuary 29, 2018 ago
Luke, Leia, Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Kylo Ren, and the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Armchair Sociology

17 Storytelling Moments That Defined 2017

From Donald Trump to The Last Jedi, here are 17 of the stories that defined us politically, culturally, scientifically, financially, and socially in 2017.

By Justin, 5 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago
Dinner
Armchair Sociology

Your Awkward Holiday Conversation Survival Guide

Here’s how to keep your next family gathering from turning into a minefield of awkward conversations.

By Justin, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
Poolside
Armchair Sociology

The Cure for Imposter Syndrome

There’s a better way to fix imposter syndrome than “fake it til you make it.”

By Justin, 5 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Are You Making This Critical Mistake When It Comes to Taking Risks?

I was recently playing a 20 year-old video game, and it taught me a critical lesson for living a better life. Let me explain how this game works and you’ll see what I mean. Heroes of Might & Magic III (or HMM3) is one of my favorite games of all-time. Read more…

By Justin, 6 yearsMarch 8, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Personal Branding: Who Controls Your Story?

Our stories are our most important asset — but who’s really in charge of your story? (Hint: it’s not you.)

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

How to Find a Goal Worth Pursuing

How to stop going through the motions and actually get somewhere.

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Why Procrastination Is Good for You

Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

The Three Ways to Get Whatever You Want

Life is complicated. You have hopes, you have dreams, and you have desires… … but you also have all these doubts and fears and worries keeping you awake at night, insisting that you should be bigger and better and richer and more successful than you are now, be farther ahead Read more…

By Justin, 6 yearsNovember 28, 2016 ago
Armchair Sociology

If You Want to Change Your Life, You’ve Got to Start Somewhere

Here are some easy things you can start doing today that may change your life in a big way.

By Justin, 6 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago

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