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What’s new for 2024
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the previous year. It’s a set date that signifies the start of something new. I do think, however, that if we, as conscious beings, took time to reflect at other ties throughout the year, humanity as a whole may benefit greatly. I’ll… Continue reading
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What Should I Write About?
They say you should write about what you know. While I’m no expert in any of the following, I do know a great deal about them. First, I spent many years working in the field of Behavioral Psychology (think B.F. Skinner). If you’d like to learn more about behavioral psychology or have a discussion about… Continue reading
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The Art of Storytelling
Truly good storytelling seems like a lost art. I’m an avid listener of the Tim Ferriss podcast and so far he has done two episodes where he interviews a man by the name of Cal Fussman. Now, you may already know who Cal Fussman is but I’ll take a minute to give a little information.… Continue reading
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The Secret Societies of Shared Experiences
I recently learned that a friend / acquaintance has been working to lose weight over the past year. Apparently, he’s lost almost 130 pounds which is eerily about the same amount of weight I’ve lost in the same amount of time. I don’t see him all that frequently, maybe just once a year or so… Continue reading
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It’s Lonely At WordPress.org
Recently, I started DiaryofaMadFatMan.com. I transitioned from my free wordpress.com blog to a self-hosted site, where you find yourself now if you are in fact reading this. I didn’t have an overwhelmingly large following at wordpress.com but my blog posts did generate a number of “likes” and the blog itself had over 100 followers. Those… Continue reading
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Setting Meaningful Goals: Igniting Your Path to Self-Improvement
Introduction: Goal setting is a powerful tool in the pursuit of self-improvement. It allows us to envision a better future, focus our efforts, and track our progress. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of setting meaningful goals and provide practical tips for creating and achieving them. Why Set Meaningful Goals? Meaningful… Continue reading
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Creativity And The Emergence Of Artificial Intelligence
We are in an interesting period where certain technologies are developing very quickly. You can’t read the news without seeing articles talking about Chat GPT or other Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs. I’ve played a fair bit with Chat GPT. I find it very interesting to see the varied things that can be done with it. … Continue reading
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Unlocking Your Potential: The Journey of Self-Improvement
Introduction: Embarking on a journey of self-improvement can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a path that leads to personal growth, fulfillment, and a better understanding of oneself. In this blog post, we will explore the first steps towards unlocking your potential and embracing self-improvement. The Power of Self-Reflection Self-reflection is a crucial starting point… Continue reading
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One year in and still making progress!
It’s been more than a year since I started the Awaken 180 weight loss program. All things considered, it has been pretty easy. I find that I can follow a plan really well when it is just that, a plan. There is never any guess work when trying to plan my meals. In fact, two… Continue reading
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How Well Does Your Google News Feed Know You?
I guess you could as the same question of any number of our social networking feeds. Technology is no longer driven by conscious choices that we make but instead guided by a complex set of algorithms that learn from our behavior and our patterns of behavior. I’ve heard of these algorithms being used on social… Continue reading
About Me
I’m a nurse practitioner, musician, wanna-be writer and podcaster. I have a history in pediatric primary care and behavioral psychology. I’m not only interested in writing to motivate people to take better care of themselves but also to share ideas and topics that I find interesting, such as technology, content creation and lifestyle design.