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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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How To Never Get Jet Lag Again

September 11, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

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You’re about to learn how to never get jet lag again. I used to get the worst jet lag in the world. Now I never get jet lag despite flying long-haul and switching time zones 8 hours back and forth regularly. How To Never Get Jet Lag Again My first experience with jet lag was […]

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Gorilla Mind Rush and Smooth Nootropic Supplement Review

September 7, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

Gorilla Mind Rush and Smooth Nootropic Supplement Review

I was sold on Gorilla Mind Rush and Smooth years before they were released. Years before they were even in the manufacturing stage. You’re probably the same. If you’re considering adding Gorilla Mind Rush or Smooth to your nootropic arsenal, it’s likely because of Mike, Derek, or Chris. What stunned me the most about watching Mike’s rise over 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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How To Get Over A Reading Slump

August 25, 2018 By Ben McEvoy

How To Get Over A Reading Slump

I stopped reading. Stopped writing. The writing always dries up when your reading goes to shit. It’s been a busy year.  And by busy I mean stressful, testing, and depressing.  I stopped giving a shit about most things. That included my greatest passions in life: art, story, books.  But if you’ve always lived with meaning, purpose, […]

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