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Do You Have An Evening Routine?

August 14, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

People love talking about their morning routines. And I’ve got a decent morning routine too. One that sets me up for the day ahead. But I believe a quality evening routine actually has more of a positive effect on the following day than your morning routine. A good day starts the night before. Wind down […]

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Weight Loss Tips You Should Ignore (Unless You Wanna Stay Fat)

August 12, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Take it from this former fat tub of lard: There’s a right way to lose weight. And there’s a wrong way. Most mainstream advice on losing weight is the wrong way. The problem is a blind-leading-the-blind situation. So stop taking advice from fatsos hiding behind the keyboards, disregard “personal trainers” who don’t look the way […]

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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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    How to Read the Complete Works of Shakespeare in a Year (Recommended Reading Order)
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    How to Get an Oxford University English Literature Education for Free
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    How to Read Anna Karenina (10 Tips for Tackling Tolstoy)
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    8 Books That Will Deepen Your Love and Understanding of Shakespeare
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    10 Lessons Learned from Man and His Symbols by Carl G. Jung (Book Review)
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