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How to Use Art to Make Decisions (Wall Street Playboys Response)

July 12, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I’ve long thought art could be used as a practical tool to solve your problems. Great works of literature are guidebooks for warriors and lovers. A jazz motif can change the course of your life. And art galleries are temples of applicable wisdom. But I’ve not seen anyone conceive of a step-by-step blueprint to actually […]

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Life Lessons from Rainer Maria Rilke: Letters to a Young Poet Review

July 10, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Why are my greatest mentors men and women who died long before I was born? Why is it that a series of ten letters from one Austrian poet to a younger apprentice poet read like the greatest self-help book I’ve ever read? There is lament in this questions. I’m lamenting the lack of such powerful […]

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Accept Praise and Compliments as Calling

July 9, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Misha Thomas and I talked for the entire weekend. Hours spent walking and baking under the turgid Austrian sun. Hitting the cobblestones, taking in the architecture, meandering through galleries, but the focus was not on this wonderful city. The focus was on a powerful Socratic discourse. Misha told me I was his teacher and mentor, but […]

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David Baldacci Teaches Mystery and Thriller Writing MasterClass Review

July 4, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Just when I thought I could get a decent night’s sleep… I log into my MasterClass All Access Pass arena and see they’ve done it again. They’ve only gone and snagged David Baldacci to teach you mystery and thriller writing! At this point, my opinion of MasterClass couldn’t get any higher. It’s already cemented itself […]

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Creative Live Review: Everything You Need To Know

June 25, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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In this Creative Live review, I’ll run through everything you need to know so you can see if Creative Live is worth it for you. We’ll review the platform, usability, value, compare Creative Live with MasterClass, Skillshare, and other online learning suites, and we’ll look at reviews for specific top recommended Creative Live classes. Is Creative Live […]

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How To Start Your Profitable Podcast & Build A Brand – Lewis Howes Creative Live Course Review

June 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I’ve spent the last couple of weeks getting my podcast started and Lewis Howes’ Creative Live course has been a great help. The course, How To Start Your Profitable Podcast & Build A Brand, kicks off with seeing how Lewis actually records one of his episodes live. This gives great insight into process. Something you […]

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How To Achieve Ultimate Human Performance – Ben Greenfield Creative Live Course Review

June 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Ben Greenfield, 10-time Ironman finisher, ex-bodybuilder, strength and conditioning and nutritionist coach with a master’s in exercise physiology, has one of the best physical fitness courses I’ve ever experienced: Achieve Ultimate Human Performance at Creative Live. Ben Greenfield’s course teaches you how to look good on the outside while feeling good on the inside. It’s […]

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How To Drive Traffic To Your Online Business – Neil Patel Creative Live Course Review

June 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I’ve recently been revamping my website. I’ve been posting in different forums hoping to get some more targeted traffic. I’ve revamped my email newsletter and made a free lead generator (you can see the 233-page book I’m giving away in return for people signing up here). And I’ve even started recording my own podcast and […]

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How to Write a Personal Essay – Joyce Maynard Creative Live Course Review

June 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my online writing. For a long time, I’ve mainly written reviews and how-to articles that aim to give advice for people who want to improve their lives. I’ve given study advice Reviewed books and courses Reviewed my favourite supplements Talked about how people can get into shape […]

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How to Use the Peg System to Effortlessly Remember Dates and Numbers

June 21, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

How to Use the Peg System to Effortlessly Remember Dates and Numbers

I had to memorise tons of dates and figures for my final exams at Oxford. As an English student, I had to read tons of books and criticisms and commentaries. And when I had to talk about them in essays, I needed to put the date in brackets beside the name of the person I […]

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Benjamin McEvoy

I write essays on great books, elite education, practical mindset tips, and living a healthy, happy lifestyle. I'm here to help you live a meaningful life.

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