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Two Important Conversations to Have This Week

If you could talk to your 16-year old self, what would they ask you? How would you answer?

If you could talk to your 60-year old self, what would you ask, and how would you answer?

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This Week’s Profile

Showcasing thinkers and doers with interesting ideas that can help make your week a success.

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Photo credit: Barbara Tversky, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-two-friends-who-changed-how-we-think-about-how-we-think

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Hey, I'm Mike

I’m a writer and recovering corporate marketer.

Like you, I’m working to learn and practice better lifestyle habits so my weeks are smooth and days enjoyable.

The writing on this website is built from conversations, experience and research that has helped thousands implement 1% upgrades into their lives and reap the benefits of small & consistent positive change.

I hope you find the material useful and thought-provoking!

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A few topics I write about

Healthy eating and balanced nutrition

Positive habits and improvements

Brain quirks / behavioral economics

Simple meditation and relaxation techniques

Improving sleep habits

Everyday self-care practices

Balancing work and personal life

Ways to support your immune system

Reducing environmental stressors

Being productively lazy

Building mental toughness

Routines and lifestyles

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