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What I’m Working On Behind The Scenes

April 25, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

I was scared to make this post public public. Because it’s a stake in the ground and a peek behind the curtain at my private working life. Most keep their goals fuzzy, never telling another soul, so there’s never a prospect of failure. If you don’t aim, you can’t miss. But I figured people love […]

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Life Advice for Introverts (Video)

April 21, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

As an introvert living in an extrovert’s world, I’ve had to learn a few things to help me along the way. Here’s a video detailing four of my top pieces of life advice for introverts. Rituals, routines, communication strategies, health and fitness tips, and more covered here. Mentioned in the video: The Wim Hof Method […]

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The Second Month of Marathon Training

March 11, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

If you told me two months ago that I’d run twelve miles in two hours, I wouldn’t have believed you. Nor would anybody who knew me. But that’s exactly what I did this week. I’ve gone from never running more than ten minutes at a wheeze-filled pace to smashing a decent time for what’s almost […]

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Babbel vs Rocket vs LanguagePod101 vs LingQ Review (2020)

February 17, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

When it comes to learning a new language for the first time, the choice of language learning options online are overwhelming. The biggest hurdle to overcome is just getting started. But you obviously want to get started with the best material. Inferior material poorly presented can hinder your language learning before you either start and […]

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You Will Know Me By My Sacrifice

February 1, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

You will know me by my sacrifice.  This is what the biblical story of Doubting Thomas teaches us. Jesus rises from the dead and returns to his disciples. Not until Thomas places his fingers into the wound on Christ’s side does he believe his eyes. We are all Doubting Thomas. But we all have the […]

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The First Month of Marathon Training

January 30, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Five glasses of Prosecco later and I’d signed up to my first marathon. In four-and-a-half months’ time.  Forget the fact that in the past year I’d ran outside a total of three times, each less than twenty minutes. And the year before that? A total of zero times. A record I upheld for close to […]

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How to Build Powerful Habits in 2020

January 21, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

We are what we habitually do. We’re our habits and our actions. We are not our thoughts or feelings.  You might think of yourself as a good person. You don’t wish anyone overt harm. But if you don’t habitually do good things, you are not a good person. Most people aren’t good. They aren’t particularly […]

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How To Make 2020 Your Best Reading Year Yet

January 15, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

The new year is truly underway. I’ve held off publishing anything “habits” or “resolutions” articles to avoid the kind of people who set big goals purely for short-term dopamine hits. The New Year’s resolution setters have all abandoned their gym and library memberships by now, so let’s talk about how you can have your best […]

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Dining Notes from Petrus – Gordon Ramsay Kitchen Table Review

December 2, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

I’m a huge Gordon Ramsay fan. His MasterClasses taught me to cook some exceptional dishes. And I love the man’s attitude and work ethic. So I was excited to get the chance of a kitchen dining experience in his Michelin star French restaurant in Knightsbridge, Petrus.  Petrus Restaurant Review I’m a foodie but not a […]

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Treehouse Hotel London Review

November 24, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I was one of the first guests to stay in the new Treehouse Hotel in the London neighbourhood of Marylebone, a day after its grand opening. I had no idea what to expect. This was the first time I’d chosen a hotel that had no reviews and only a few promotional pictures. But I loved […]

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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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