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UPDATE: As of July 2011, I have abandoned this website. It is no longer being maintained, as I no longer agree with much of what I’ve written here (with some exceptions). Find out more here.
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Encouragement from a Stranger is all about encouraging you to think, question things, pursue your passions, and live life on your own terms. Read more about the website here.
Now, you probably want to know which articles to read first.
Here are the most popular articles so far, chosen by readers:
- Why You Feel Like Shit, And What To Do About It
- Proof That You Don’t Need A University Degree
- The Ultimate Guide to Condescending Job Ads
- Are You Sending Your ‘Thoughts and Feelings’ to Japan…?
- 13 Excuses That Will Destroy Your Dreams
- The 3-second Rule
- The Major Problem With University Degrees
- Choosing To Be Happy
- Are You a Perfectionist?
- 10 Fun Ways To Find Your Purpose
If the above selection of articles seems a little random for you, you can browse through some of the most popular articles organised by category instead:
Creativity
- Should You Go ‘All-in’?
- The Fear of Creating…
- Do You Want to ‘Get Into’ Something?
- Stop Waiting for Other People
- Are You a Perfectionist?
Happiness
- Do You Really Need To Go To The Next Level?
- Why You Feel Like Shit, And What To Do About It
- Choosing To Be Happy
- It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!
- Life Would Be Perfect If Only I Had…
Learning
- Bury Your Qualification and Do Something Else
- Proof That You Don’t Need A University Degree
- The Major Problem With University Degrees
- Education by Stealth
- Time To Get Rid of the Classroom…
Motivation
- The Key to Sustaining Enthusiasm
- Don’t Talk Yourself Out of It
- Take the Plunge
- The Biggest Threat to Mankind
- Years Don’t Equal Experience…
Purpose
- Are You Working on Awesome Stuff?
- 3 Things Batman Taught Me
- The Ultimate Guide to Condescending Job Ads
- 10 Fun Ways To Find Your Purpose
- 13 Excuses That Will Destroy Your Dreams
Simplicity
- Are You Obsessed With Your Tool?
- The Art of Non-Finishing
- Is Your To-Do List Killing You?
- Are You Counting Your Information Calories?
- This Just In … The News Makes You Stupid!
Well, that’s all for now. I hope you enjoy the above articles, and find what you’re looking for.
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UPDATE: As of July 2011, I have abandoned this website. It is no longer being maintained, as I no longer agree with much of what I’ve written here (with some exceptions). Find out more here.
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