Jacob Schnee

Tim Freke, the "standup philosopher," has some interesting thoughts about life. Ash is a big fan of his book "The Mystery Experience." I...

Ever ask someone this question when they wanted something from you? Probably, right? It's a pretty common question. Yet it's one we...

A week ago, I wrote about how the truth will always win out. The idea deserved more fleshing out. In the short term, it is often easier...

Devise a plan and simplify. This is especially important if you tend to mire yourself in analysis paralysis, a trait I have shared with...

If you’re not used to being seen, it can be scary. Maybe you're introverted. Maybe you've always just been a little shy. Maybe you've had...

Sometimes it's not easy to be truthful. What if they get hurt? What if I get hurt? What if they judge me? There are endless concerns with...

What a helpful metric Opportunity Cost is. Opportunity Cost is an essential decision-making tool because it reveals the hidden costs of a...

"Who you are speaks so loudly I cannot hear your words." This quote is attributed to the venerable Ralph Waldo Emerson. While there are...

We haven't even scratched the surface. Words have lives. Like trees, or dogs, or your beautiful baby, words appear to just... exist......

“I’m still feeling pains in my neck and back,” I told Jason. He’s a yoga instructor, a spiritual guru. He leads retreats and what not. We...

One and a half months into my daily blogging, one particular benefit has emerged as most influential for me. Daily blogging helps me beat...

There are so many classic quotes about planning. You've heard the hits, maybe from your schoolteacher, your basketball coach, or your...

Are "resolutions" doomed from the start? We are so familiar with the stalwarts, we can bring them to mind in our sleep: To lose 20 lbs...

We watched Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. I hadn’t seen it before. It was immensely enjoyable. The movie gave you all the classic...

I was floored. As it often goes, the simplest little thing had a huge impact. There must be something fundamental about that. I was...

This quote didn't originate with Spiderman. But it was popularized by the series, in the form of Uncle Ben's now famous words to his...

Or what are we even doing here?

Around the holidays, we tend to spend more time with family. For some of us, that can be a mixed bag. Gloria Steinem hits squarely on why...

Hello my fellow quote-lovers, I've got good news. Santa is coming early this year: it's quote time! Today I'm sharing a quote that has...

People deserve second chances. Many well-meaning people have made mistakes, sometimes really harmful ones. Permanent scorn is not a...