Obsessing Over The Outcome Is Holding You Back
Life usually sucks when I'm constantly thinking about the destination. I do that a lot, but I'm learning when not to.| By Jack Waters
Life usually sucks when I'm constantly thinking about the destination. I do that a lot, but I'm learning when not to.| By Jack Waters
Your brain fried? Believe me, I've been there. I'm starting to learn how to get my creative spark back at will though - it's pretty cool.| By Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of the things that are making my mind fuzzy this week.| Jack Waters
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where I write about self-improvement, simple living, creativity, and my attempts to live a good life.| By Jack Waters
If you're going through a quarter-life crisis, you're asking yourself the right questions. Here's why you're exactly where you should be.| By Jack Waters
Choice is often celebrated as the hallmark of modern life, yet for a perfectionist like myself the paradox of choice can be destructive.| By Jack Waters
Living a good life is hard. If I tell you how to live a crappy one, maybe you can work backwards from that?| By Jack Waters
Telling people your goals may feel motivating, but it actually makes you less likely to achieve them.| By Jack Waters
You're using social media wrong. Here's how to use it for creation, instead of consumption.| By Jack Waters
I went without social media so you don't have to. Let me tell you what I learnt so you can start using it better.| By Jack Waters
What if your boring routine was actually making you uglier? Would you change it then?| By Jack Waters
Does posting online scare you? Yeah, I hate it too. But believe it or not, there are plenty of people that want to hear from you.| By Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of the things that are making my mind fuzzy this week. Glastonbury… DO YOU FEEL ALIVE?! I was watching a bunch of YouTube videos from this year’s Glastonbury Festival, and there was one in particular that gave me chills. It was this video, particularly the part from […]| Jack Waters
You feel guilty for not being productive because you've been sold the lie that doing more will make your life better.| By Jack Waters
University is outdated. You can learn faster and cheaper online, without wasting years of your life or thousands of dollars.| By Jack Waters
If you won the lottery tomorrow, would you work another day? Most would answer no. But let me tell you why that would lead to an unfulfilling life.| By Jack Waters
Posting online is changing the way my brain works in real life. It's crazy... I know.| By Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of the things that are making my mind fuzzy this week. I hate the word productivity. Productivity: The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input. Don’t you think it’s weird that we’ve taken a […]| Jack Waters
You already know you need to delete Instagram. But if you’re seeking extra validation, then here’s your final push.| Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of the things that are making my mind fuzzy this week. Do you think learning to let go means you’ll enjoy things less when you have them? I sent you this quote last week: “In the end just three things matter: How well we have lived. How […]| Jack Waters
Think you’re not good at anything? You’re just a generalist, and that makes you incredibly valuable today.| By Jack Waters
Are you searching for a your purpose? What if I told you you're exactly where you need to be in life right now? Let me tell you why.| By Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of the things that are making my mind fuzzy this week. Hi friends, This week I started writing my newsletter about the sh*ttiness of current events, and things just started flowing. I kept trying to make my point, but new thoughts just kept popping up. So many […]| Jack Waters
Mastering the skill of chosen ignorance – the ability to tune out, resist answers, and sit with uncertainty – might be exactly what your life’s missing.| Jack Waters
If you believe everything happens for a reason, then that gives you a reason to feel hard done by. Luckily for you, the universe doesn’t care about your plans.| By Jack Waters
People are paying billions for your attention, yet you're giving it away for free. Here's how to get it back.| By Jack Waters
Multi-tasking is destroying your ability to achieve meaningful goals. Adopt the power of single-tasking and watch it change your life.| By Jack Waters
We're in a loneliness epidemic. Though constant distractions remain a challenge, entering Monk Mode may do you more harm than good.| By Jack Waters
Action is uncomfortable, and that's why you're avoiding it. Please don't read another self-improvement book until you read this article.| By Jack Waters
Anxiety sucks. I don't think it'll ever not be a part of my life, but I'm starting to learn how to deal with it better.| By Jack Waters
I've learnt a lot over the past decade. Younger, stupider Jack would be proud. Here's what I'd tell him.| By Jack Waters
Gone are the days of getting your dream job just because you've got a university degree. The creator economy is here, are you taking advantage of it yet?| By Jack Waters
What if I told you there was a way to improve your mental health, help save the planet and stick it to annoying advertisers? A no-buy challenge can help you do all of this.| By Jack Waters
Ask someone on their deathbed what they wish they'd done more of in life and you'll usually get the same answer. But is travelling all it's cracked up to be?| By Jack Waters
In a world with so much choice, you're never going to make the right one. So stop giving yourself the option.| By Jack Waters
One of the greatest free-thinkers of our generation, Steve Jobs was a modern day mastermind. Here are five ways you can integrate his thinking into your life.| By Jack Waters
What is happiness to you? For me, it's always changing. But I think that may be a good thing.| By Jack Waters
We've never been more disconnected from nature. Sunset gazing is one of the best ways to remind yourself that you're part of something far greater.| By Jack Waters
When does being alone become lonely? Sometimes it takes a journey into the Alaskan wilderness to figure it out.| By Jack Waters
You have to stop letting the opinions of others shape your life. They probably aren't thinking about you anyway.| By Jack Waters
You will create better stuff when you're not following the rules. Forget the audience, and start creating for you.| By Jack Waters
Welcome to the Mind Fuzz newsletter, a recap of three things that are on my mind this week.| Jack Waters
Minimalism extends far beyond material possessions. Adopting simplicity in all areas of your life could be exactly what you need.| By Jack Waters
When you're passionate about something, chances are you'd be pretty damn good at it. But finding something to be passionate about? That's the hard bit.| By Jack Waters
Self-improvement books are the sneakiest form of procrastination. You already know everything you need to know - they're just delaying your progress.| By Jack Waters
I know you're kicking yourself for not starting sooner. But you haven't wasted your 20s, trust me.| By Jack Waters
Quitting your job without a plan may be the best decision you ever make. Don't think so? I'm sure this article will persuade you.| By Jack Waters
The more space you give to your thoughts, the clearer and more powerful they will be. It's hard, but it's so worth it.| By Jack Waters
I love my routine, but man it's a killer sometimes. Everything is too comfortable, and I think it's time for a change.| By Jack Waters
We all want to be liked. But being disliked can actually have far more benefits than you might think. Even though it sucks sometimes.| By Jack Waters
Action is uncomfortable, and that's why you're avoiding it. Please don't read another self-improvement book until you read this article.| By Jack Waters
Money can buy happiness. If you don't agree with me, then let me convice you.| By Jack Waters
You're afraid of death. But what If I told you that keeping it at the forefront of your mind can help you live a much better life in the present?| By Jack Waters
What do sauerkraut, death and offending people have in common? I don't know, but they're all in this article.| By Jack Waters
