The Problems With ‘Tandem’ Language Learning
In Berlin, I was introduced to the idea of Tandem: “Language learning by exchange.” Tandem at-a-glance makes sense: You want to learn German, a partner wants to learn English, so you speak 50% of the time in German and…
The Person Closest To The Situation Should Make The Decision
How many times has this happened to you? Someone you’re working with has an idea. He/she tells you “I think we should do this.” Your own experience tells you it’s a bad idea and you say “I think it’s…
Exercise Resistance Bands For Digital Nomad Exercise
Push ups, jump squats, sit-ups and planks don’t require equipment, but for years I’ve found odd and ineffective ways to do ‘pull’ exercises for bicep, shoulder, and back muscles. Filling my backpack with water bottles. Using my pillows as…
When Performing A Critical Activity, Push To The Bitter End
Whatever tasks are ‘most important’ for you, whether work or education related, you’re probably only really doing them 1-2 hours per day. (I found this to be true in my case, at least.) Trying to understand how I’d set…