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A Morning Routine That Creates Momentum

August 17, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Want a morning routine that creates momentum? A morning routine that supports your goals and ambitions? Steal mine. This is the counterpart to my, honestly, more important evening routine. First thing: Eyes open, check sales figures from overnight. Immediately next:  Two pints of water – hydration helps focus. Make a vegetable/vegan protein shake w/ almond […]

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How to Pivot in 2020

August 17, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

The true obstacle for any talented individual who has neither been snatched up before full-development of their pre-fontal cortex nor has the mental disorder known as narcissism in any quantity is this: Knowing your worth. We’re living in a new world. I know that’s cliché, perhaps even trite, to say. But that doesn’t make it […]

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Test-Boosting Tasty Sauce Steak Recipe

August 16, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Forget Tim Ferriss’ Sexy Time Steak. I’ve tried that steak recipe maybe 20 times now, and I’ve never been overly impressed (sorry, Tim). But through some trial and error during lockdown, plus finding a world class butcher that provides decadent cuts of New Zealand Wagyu and Reserve steak sirloins, I’ve managed to crack the steak […]

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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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How to Improve Your Intelligence

August 13, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

You can train all your life, but you’ll never be able to boost your IQ outside of a few points (though IQ does steadily drop across your lifetime). IQ is relatively fixed, but luckily IQ isn’t the only, best, or most comprehensive measure of intelligence. You can improve your fluid and crystallised intelligence. You can […]

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How To Destroy Male Depression Forever

August 12, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

“Depression” has morphed into a status symbol. People cry depression because it’s a convenient excuse not to be special. It also makes people feel special. Now, before everyone flames me, I’ll clarify: PTSD is real. Clinical depression is real. Post-natal depression is real. Schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar are real. Suicidal thoughts are to be taken seriously. […]

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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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How to Deal with Haters

August 11, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

If you want to know how to deal with haters, that’s a good thing. It means you’re likely producing, creating, and putting things of value out into the world. It also means you have a lot of people who love what you do. No one who ever did anything of value ever went through life […]

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Brandon McMillan Teaches Dog Training MasterClass Review

August 3, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

I’ve always had dogs. My first dog was a beautiful black Labrador who was bred as a work dog, was fiercely intelligent and friendly, but unfortunately suffered from cancer over and over again towards the end of her life. My current dog is a golden retriever, who took some time to bond to but now […]

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Saturday Morning Reading Recommendations

July 11, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Here’s what’s on my bedside table this Saturday morning. Links to books, articles, blogs, and videos below. Books: Walden by Henry David Thoreau: Was Thoreau autistic? Read his essay in this wonderful collection ‘On Reading’ and tell me what you think. It’s been hypothesised before. Something to think about. On an unrelated note, Thoreau is […]

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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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