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How to Become a Loan Shark to Third World Entrepreneurs (Kiva Review)

November 22, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

Wanna make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate?  Tired of charities that lie about how much of the proceeds actually go to the cause? Prefer to use your money to positively encourage those with potential rather than enable those without? Then you might just love Kiva. Kiva Review Kiva is a service […]

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An Open Letter to the Young, Lost, and Depressed

September 25, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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You’ve been wandering around in a haze, my friend. When I look at you, I feel like Ginsberg who saw the best minds of his generation destroyed by madness. You say everything is meaningless, but you don’t believe that. That’s not why you numb yourself with drugs and alcohol.  It’s because you’re scared and insecure. […]

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My Psychic Medium Experience

September 11, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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The highlight of my psychic medium experience was undoubtedly when the medium approached a morbidly obese woman with crutches by her side and let loose this gem: “You have problems with your hips don’t you?” “Yes, I do,” the obese woman said, nodding enthusiastically.  “And trouble sleeping?” “Oh, yes. I’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes.” […]

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What Creators Can Learn from the Makeup Girls of YouTube

September 9, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Would you think I’m crazy if I told you I’m subscribed to a bunch of make-up tutorial channels on YouTube? I’m a straight dude who only wore make-up briefly over a decade ago (eye-liner for drama class, foundation to hide my acne). Since then I haven’t worn make-up. I don’t deal with make-up in any […]

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My Favourite Supplements of the Year (2019 Supplement Round-Up)

September 6, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I’m a total supplement fiend. I’m always experimenting with supplements in order to find an edge for my physical and mental performance and well-being. It’s been two years since my last supplement round-up, so it’s time for an update. Here are the supplements I’ve been getting the most mileage from in 2019 along with my […]

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The Insane Benefits of CBD Oil (Made By Hemp CBD Oil Review)

September 5, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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CBD oil has so many benefits. It’s almost unbelievable. You can use CBD oil for pain. You can use CBD oil for anxiety. You can use CBD oil for sleep. You can use CBD oil for focus. You can use CBD oil for weight loss. And there are so many more benefits to CBD (everything […]

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Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Review & Analysis)

August 29, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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This Romeo and Juliet review and analysis contains spoilers. 3…2…1… They both die at the end.  Actually, that’s not a spoiler. You’re told from the very beginning of the play that the two main characters are destined to die: A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life. With that, Shakespeare throws down a challenge. “I’m […]

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Shakespeare Reading Challenge & Guide (How To Read A Shakespeare Play A Week)

August 29, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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I’m reading a Shakespeare play a week.  Not just reading.  Watching either in the theatre or a film version or listening to a radio stage play. That’s how the Bard is supposed to be experienced. Many argue, myself included, that if Shakespeare were alive today, he would not be writing for the stage.  Every single one […]

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Who Can’t You Joke About? (Dave Chappelle Sticks & Stones Review)

August 28, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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Answer this question: Who can’t you joke about? The answer changes every 5-10 years. The people you can’t joke about are the people that wield the power. If you want to be edgy as a comedian, you need to give voice to common consensus that is surface controversial. “You can’t say that!” This goes way […]

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Get out of your mind & into your body

August 3, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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You can see where your mind is at by doing a balancing vinyasana yoga pose.  You’ll topple when your mind goes somewhere.  Where did it go? What issue are you concerned with? Conflict begins foremostly in the mind and then manifests itself in the body. Here’s an example of great balancing vinyasana flow: Sometimes we […]

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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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