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Top 5 Relatively Untold Stories of Human Kindness and The Power of the Human Spirit (COVID-19, 9/11, Animal Hugs & Low-Income Christmas)

May 12, 2020 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

My father just sent me a photo of nearly the entire county’s law enforcement lining outside his hospital in honor…

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Posted in: The Good Life (Smell The Roses) Filed under: covid-19, everyday heroes, generosity, human kindness, positive mindset

The Ideal Mindset to Survive The Age of Coronavirus (Optimizing the Tension Between Slow and Speed)

April 26, 2020 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

I just got off the phone with someone whom I dearly love, but he was a little thrown off by…

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Posted in: Mindset Filed under: coronavirus, gratitude, optimized day, productivity

How I Used “The Story of Two Wolves” to Track and Improve My Daily Existence (The Ultimate Mindset Metric)

February 24, 2020 Brian Comstock 2 Comments

For those unfamiliar, let me share with you one of my favorite short parables. Pound-for-pound it best captures the essence…

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Posted in: Mindset Filed under: change your perspective, daily journaling, happiness, mindfulness, mindset

How I Meditated for 5 Hours Without Trying (The Importance of Offline Connection and Obliterating Social Anxiety)

February 3, 2020 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

I just returned home from a Super Bowl party on the Venice Canals, the most wonderfully stereotypical LA experience I’ve…

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Posted in: The Good Life (Smell The Roses) Filed under: meditation, mindfulness, offline connection, social anxiety

How a BS, Woo-Woo Astrology App Changed My Life: The Pattern

January 22, 2020 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

Although I pray, admittedly for pragmatic reasons, I really consider science to be the most functional form of religion I…

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Posted in: Win at Life (Conquer the Roses) Filed under: astrology, horoscope app, learning about yourself, personality types, relationship neeeds, the pattern

Two Human Operating Models You Live Your Life By Without Even Knowing It (Probably): Solving Problems vs. Seeking Validation

January 5, 2020 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

To be human is interesting, to say the least. We do things for reasons even we don’t understand (Thinking Fast…

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Posted in: Decision Making Filed under: seeking validation, status signaling, staying true to yourself

Why Group Conversations Suck (The Value of Introspection & Finding Your Tribe)

December 15, 2019 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

Do I want to go to my high school reunion? Not really. Nor do I desire to return to the…

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Posted in: Win at Life (Conquer the Roses) Filed under: communication skills, finding your tribe, interpersonal relationships, introspection, social influence, staying true to yourself

3 Biohacks To Physically Exercise Your Way Into Mental Brilliance

December 8, 2019 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

I love double-dipping and stacking health benefits; anything that smells of efficiency thoroughly excites me. Examples include getting vitamin D…

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Posted in: Simple Made Sexy (Archives)

Why I Stopped Checking My Oura Ring Every Day (& How to Prevent Tech From Destroying Your Life)

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If you’re not familiar, the Oura Ring is a wearable that tracks health variables and biometrics like heart rate variability…

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Posted in: Decision Making, Win at Life (Conquer the Roses) Filed under: decision fatigue, how to sleep better, HRV, improve your sleep, oura ring, sleep optimization, wearable

FOMO Desconstucted: The Optimizer’s Survival Guide to the Age of Overwhelm

November 28, 2019 Brian Comstock Leave a comment

“Want to join me for a hike today, Brian?” A seemingly innocuous question from a pretty good friend who is…

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Posted in: Decision Making Filed under: decision fatigue, eliminating social media, essentialism, feeling overwhelmed, optimizer, optimizing decisions, protecting your time

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