Articles

Jan
03
7 Lessons Learned from Hosting Recess for Adults

7 Lessons Learned from Hosting Recess for Adults

Everyone says they want to want to work less and have more fun… but is that really true? I started a meetup called “The Recess Project” to find out.
9 min read
Dec
30
How to Be a Better Friend

How to Be a Better Friend

My late 20's unfold, unveiling a sorrowful truth: scarce encounters with cherished friends. Occasional rendezvous remain unsatisfying amidst busyness we embrace. Burdened by stress and haste, the year concludes, counting mere glimpses shared, a testament to our fleeting togetherness.
7 min read
Dec
24
The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method

The Best Way to Get a Job: The TAG Method

Discover the fastest path to your dream job. Skip tedious applications and resume tweaks. Learn from billionaires, master networking, and unleash your potential. Embrace a game-changing approach and secure your future effortlessly.
3 min read
Dec
20
How Crissy Perham Renewed Her Career with Free Work

How Crissy Perham Renewed Her Career with Free Work

My friend Crissy Perham, Olympic gold medalist swimmer, used free work techniques in Recession Proof Graduate to land her dream job. Growing up in a small town, volunteering shaped her. Here's her story: 'Life-long volunteering led me to success. Join me on this journey.'
3 min read
Dec
18
How to Land a Big Company Job (even if you’re unqualified)

How to Land a Big Company Job (even if you’re unqualified)

Raghav Haran has collaborated with industry bigwigs like Ramit Sethi, Hiten Shah, and made strides in job hunting via free work, landing offers from public firms such as Shutterstock. Here is his story.
6 min read
Dec
18
Tony Hsieh Quotes on Happiness

Tony Hsieh Quotes on Happiness

Reflecting on 'Delivering Happiness', Tony Hsieh's words resonate deeply: “I made a list of my happiest periods - none involved money. It dawned on me, happiness lies in creativity, inventiveness, and building things.”
1 min read
Dec
11
How a Veteran Overcame PTSD through Play

How a Veteran Overcame PTSD through Play

In March, I got a touching email from a veteran, Akshay, replying to an automated email of mine that offered my book 'Play It Away' for free. His kind words deeply moved me and I instantly shared it with my parents. Here's what he said...
1 min read
Dec
11
Women Earn More Money Than They Think

Women Earn More Money Than They Think

Debunking the claim "Women earn $0.77 for every dollar men make," Maddox reveals that women actually earn closer to $0.95 to a man's dollar - a welcome revelation for all. Here's part of Maddox's insightful explanation...
2 min read
Dec
10
How Cary Miller Chose to Play for a Living

How Cary Miller Chose to Play for a Living

Cary Miller, founder of The Voice Within, shared a poignant tale. After quitting her job, selling all possessions, and relocating at 30, he lived with his parents, feeling like a failure, aimless. Here's her enlightening journey...
4 min read
Dec
09
How to Play Video Games for a Living

How to Play Video Games for a Living

In the documentary 'All Work All Play' about Electronic Sports League tournaments, I was struck by the surreal spectacle of video game fans in stadiums, akin to other major sports. Michael 'Carmac' Blicharz's story particularly stood out...
1 min read