Get Uncomfortable and Be a Champion

Get Uncomfortable and Be a Champion

Originally published in March 20, 2020 ~ Jacob M Hansen I was mingling in the crowd, shaking hands and accepting congratulations when a girl pulled me to the side. “Thank you,” Grace said in a quiet, yet direct voice. “Of course!” I replied, “Thanks for being brave enough to get on that stage.” “No, I […]

Looking in the Mirror Never Felt So Good: an Intro to Positive Affirmations.

Looking in the Mirror Never Felt So Good: an Intro to Positive Affirmations.

It’s like a pump-up speech for yourself, except that it actually changes you. This is why you should say nice things to yourself in the mirror.

Becoming a Teenage Philosopher

Becoming a Teenage Philosopher

Philosophy is what all the cool kids do… or at least they should. Here’s how to get started as a teenager.

The Why and How of Finding Your Big Dream

The Why and How of Finding Your Big Dream

This post was originally published in 2015 · Jacob M Hansen Dreams, goals, and strenuous requirements spur achievement.  As a rule of life, it is only through working towards success in those areas that you will reach (and expand) your top level of productivity, growth, and competency.  I’m a firm believer that in most situations, […]

Persistence (virtue #3) | The Parable of the Aerator

Persistence (virtue #3) | The Parable of the Aerator

Here’s what a frustrating aerator taught me about persistence and success. Persist. It’s a virtue.

Stuff of Heroes: on Becoming Legend-Worthy

Stuff of Heroes: on Becoming Legend-Worthy

Your time will come to be a hero. Start preparing today and make sure you’re ready when it does.

Price of Knowledge: How to Get the Value of a Billion Dollars for (almost) Free

Price of Knowledge: How to Get the Value of a Billion Dollars for (almost) Free

The information around you is worth WAY more than you might expect. Invest in yourself.

Don’t Listen to Naysayers: the Story of Lachlan Robinette

Don’t Listen to Naysayers: the Story of Lachlan Robinette

This post was originally published in 2015 · Jacob M Hansen A few months ago I competed at the GEM State national ballroom dance competition.  My team did well, and we had a blast. But I have to share with you the story of my buddy, Lachlan.  Lachlan has been ballroom dancing for a few […]

The Myth Of An Excusable Teenagehood

The Myth Of An Excusable Teenagehood

Your teenagehood is priceless. It’s the perfect opportunity to set the rest of your life up for success and you can’t afford to waste it!

Judging Sherlock  |  Holmes and Human Judgement

Judging Sherlock | Holmes and Human Judgement

A breakdown on when and how to judge people from the example of the one and only Sherlock.