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Spike Lee Teaches Independent Filmmaking MasterClass Review

October 3, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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MasterClass continue to be full of surprises. It’s like they’ve gathered all my heroes in one area and it doesn’t seem like their A-list catalogue is going to halt anytime soon.  Man, I love kicking back with a Spike Lee joint. So when I logged into my All Access Pass area (to sink my teeth […]

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Gordon Ramsay Teaches Cooking II Masterclass: Restaurant Recipes At Home Review

September 30, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I logged into my All Access Pass dashboard over at MasterClass to see one of my favourite instructors, who taught one of my favourite classes, was back for the first time ever giving a second masterclass! Gordon Ramsay Teaching Restaurant Recipes At Home! What could be better with Thanksgiving […]

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7 Lessons Learned from Teaching English as a Foreign Language

September 28, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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Oh, those post-uni glory years where I made side money teaching English while travelling the world. Except it wasn’t that glorious. More tedious actually. I can’t knock it as a side hustle because it can definitely put food in your belly if you know what you’re doing. And ‘knowing what you’re doing’ doesn’t mean understanding […]

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Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking MasterClass Review

September 24, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

The Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking MasterClass is officially my favourite MasterClass of all time.  And that’s not light praise.  Because practically every MasterClass I’ve taken so far (and, thanks to the All Access Pass, I’ve taken most of them) have left me stunned, inspired, invigorated, motivated, and smarter. But, in a catalogue of phenomenal […]

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8 Things I Learned From Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

September 22, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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Jordan Peterson has been a force for good in my life unlike no-one else. I’ve been lucky to have many influential mentors throughout my life, both those I’ve met and those I’ll never meet. But no one has changed my mind or behaviour for the better like Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. Through his biblical lectures, […]

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Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing MasterClass Review

September 17, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

The Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing MasterClass is one of the most valuable, insightful, and enjoyable creative writing courses I have ever taken. That includes my writing classes at the University of Oxford.  If I weren’t already convinced, Margaret Atwood’s MasterClass would have confirmed it without a doubt: The MasterClass All Access Pass is hands down the […]

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10 Lessons Learned from Man and His Symbols by Carl G. Jung (Book Review)

September 5, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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Man and His Symbols (1964) by Carl Jung is a guidebook to changing your life by harnessing the power of dreams. It is also one of the most profound works I have ever read. This book helped me claw myself back from a pit of despair.  If you’re finding life a struggle right now, read Man and His […]

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Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration MasterClass Review

June 28, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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When I was a kid, I used to lay on my back in the garden and stare up at the stars. I looked at the moon and tried to imagine what it was like setting foot there. What would it be like to be hundreds of thousands of miles from our planet?  I am never […]

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Judd Apatow Teaches Comedy MasterClass Review

May 28, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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I’m halfway through the Judd Apatow Teaches Comedy MasterClass and am loving it so much I thought I’d take a quick break to write up my thoughts so far.  I’ve been the biggest Judd Apatow fan for years. I’ve rewatched Freaks and Geeks all the way through multiple times (it was a tragedy that it was […]

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Stephen King’s Top 10 Favourite Books

May 26, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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After devouring the entirety of Stephen King’s back catalogue (that’s a lot of books), I wanted to explore the books that most influenced the King of Horror himself.  Stephen King’s not shy about recommending books. He’s gone on the record twice with a list of his top 10 favourite books. He included an extensive reading list […]

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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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