I also prevented muscle loss — In July 2011, I found myself free, with no tension, no responsibilities, at home, laying on the couch in the middle of the day. I had no burden — physically and mentally. I had a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a high-paying job starting in two months. My life…

No, you don’t need to challenge your willpower to be an early riser — I used to be a night owl. I thought I was doomed for life. I stayed up until 2 or 3 a.m. watching Netflix and browsing the internet. Then I would sleep in until noon or 1 p.m. I repeated this cycle for years. And while it worked for a…

The secret to burning fat using bodyweight is choosing the correct exercises — I swore I’d never be one of those guys who only worked out in a gym. I’d seen too many of them — who would meticulously get ready for their workout, spend an hour on the elliptical or treadmill, and then leave drenched in sweat, looking like they had just…

Talents don’t translate into top performance because of these predicators — Talent is not equal to success. I will never forget what my high school basketball coach told me: “It doesn’t matter how much talent you have; you'll never be a winner if you don’t have the heart.” He was right. I’ve seen plenty of talented people who never made it…

These self-limiting thoughts can push almost anyone into an emotional spiral. — Toxic beliefs are like little gremlins sitting on your shoulders, whispering self-limiting thoughts into your ears. These thoughts poison your mind with self-doubt and prevent you from unlocking your full potential. They also make you feel unworthy and undeserving of success. When I was younger, my mom told me that…

Good men don’t drop their standards, no matter what — I know you’re thinking, “All men are the same!” You’ve probably been burned by a guy who said he was different, only to find out he was like others. Yesterday, a lady friend of mine complained about the lack of good men. When I asked her what she meant by…

“Aging is unavoidable, but you can control its speed,” says research — Are you doing everything you can to fight “Father Time?” I thought I did. That’s when reality struck me. I was sitting in my doctor’s office, waiting for my oxidative stress test results. I had a gut feeling that they were bad. And I was right. My doctor told me…

The smarter you are, the more selective your behavior becomes — I am not alone. We all have a little (or a lot) of social awkwardness. And that is okay. Being socially awkward does not mean you are not socially intelligent! In fact, many people who are considered highly socially intelligent are also regarded as awkward. For example, Salma Hayek, Jessica…

These moments make you feel alive. — I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Who is this person, and why do they get to tell me what I should do before I die?” Well, I’m not going to sit here and pretend like I have all the answers. But what I do have is a pretty great life…