And the question of the moment is….
why wait for a big film studio when you can make your own damn fans?
(added note: to be honest, I don’t think I’d like this film – partly the subject matter, but mostly the script…just wanted to share my two cents on that one. ya.)
via Mashable.
Ok, so I once read that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I tried to write a story about that a few years ago for a magazine, but couldn’t find why that number of days – 21 – worked so well. Luckily, New York Times business reporter, Charles Duhigg, didn’t give up so easily.
He’s written a book about how to use habits to your advantage titled, The Power of Habit: Why we do what we do in life and business (Random House 2012).
Here’s a quick video about Duhigg’s research on habits, which he’s clearly become an expert on, through his years as a journalist for one of the biggest and most wildly-read papers on Earth.
Hm. If I wrote a book based on my expertise as a fitness reporter, it would probably be something like, “391 ways to work your gluteus maximus and still walk up the stairs” or “484 ways to prepare chicken before AND after your workout” or maybe a memoir called, “How working out and writing about working out can come ‘this close’ to making you cry”….
What would your “expert” book be about?
video via freshbooks.
There is so much garbage on the Internet. But sometimes there are nuggets worth investing a few minutes in. This video – about the 365Grateful project – is one of those times.
I’m not a fan of “self help” and wasn’t one of the people who started a “Gratitude Journal” when Oprah did, but I am someone who, like the woman in the video, has felt that empty feeling, even when my life has been full.
Sometimes these feelings just have to pass through you, run their course. And in those times, it helps to focus on the small and good things that can slowly help fill you back up again….
via design mom.
My friend Matt posted a great video today. It’s about home.
What is “home” anyway? What defines our definition of “home” and do we ever allow that definition to change? If we do, according to the man in this video, the only thing you stand to gain is quality of life.
Sounds good to me. Enjoy this video – it’s around 6 minutes and worth it.
-sandy.
Whether you do, don’t or have before, but just once, “A long time ago in college, I swear”, here are a few links to munch(y) on this fine April day:
1. How to roll a joint, step by step. Some interesting variations include the “Tulip”, the “Joker” and the daring “Flaming Back flip”. Some folks really get into it, I guess.
2. Here’s an instructional video on rolling, with some groovy music in the background.
3. And here is a store in Toronto that can help you prep for today’s festivities. They’re knowledgeable and laid back…and not stoned when they serve you (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
4. Lastly, a whole Pinterest board dedicated to “420″, which I thought was kind of funny, since Pinterest attracts what critics say are mostly “Hipster Homemakers” and religious stay-at-home moms (I read that earlier this week in this article, if you’re curious).
5. (just added) Saw this video on the HuffPo today, about the so-called true story of “420“.
Anyway, whomever you are and whatever you support, happy 420, friends!
Make love, not war.
sandy.
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