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Mike Donghia

  • 9 Reasons to Avoid the Comparison Trap

    Here’s something interesting I was reflecting on the other day: the standard of living in the United States has doubled over the last 30-35 years. On average, we’re literally twice as wealthy now as…

    April 8, 2025
  • 11 Paths to True Personal Freedom

    It seems like everyone wants freedom these days. And I’m all for it. But let’s not confuse the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want, with the deeper kind of freedom that…

    April 8, 2025
  • 5 Ways to Ruin Your Health

    I’m 35 years-old, and as far as I know, still in decent health.  However, there’s a huge difference between how I feel today and how I felt in my early 20’s, and I know…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways to Simplify Hosting Friends For Dinner

    My wife and I love having friends over for dinner—it’s one of the things that brings us the most joy in life. But here’s the thing: if you want to do it as often…

    April 8, 2025
  • The Super Power of Reframing Your Troubles

    I’ve always believed that the mind has an incredible ability to reshape how we experience the world. Think about it: two people can face the exact same obstacle, yet one emerges stronger while the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Mental Habits for Greater Emotional Intelligence

    As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been relatively self-aware. I’ve noticed how I think, feel, and carry myself in the world. This natural awareness helped me adapt to different settings—adjusting my…

    April 8, 2025
  • The High Price of Procrastination

    In various seasons of my life, I’ve wrestled with procrastination. When you’re deep in that hole, it can feel almost impossible to pull yourself out. For a long time, I thought reflecting on the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Ways Minimalism Can Be Taken Too Far

    I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of an extremist. I discover something I love, whether it’s a new food, habit, or lifestyle, I don’t stop where most people would. I keep going, pushing the…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Keys to Building Habits That Stick

    Right now, I’m working on two personal habits that mean a lot to me: running one mile a day and sticking to a daily writing routine. These aren’t just activities—they’re a chance to put…

    April 8, 2025
  • 6 Tips for Mastering Your Mood

    What’s the biggest obstacle for you to become the version of you that you hope to become? I’ll give you a hint: It’s probably not time, even though you feel like you never have…

    April 8, 2025
  • How to Enjoy Doing Hard Things

    Like most people, I seek comfort most of the time. It’s just human nature to crave safety, familiarity, and ease. For years, I was someone who’d look at people running marathons, pulling all-nighters to…

    April 8, 2025