Personal Development

Habits are a hard thing to build. Let’s fix that.

The podcast that started it all for me was The Art of Manliness. The podcast, and even the website, offer almost an infinite amount of thoughtfully curated content aimed at making men, and women, better. Experts weigh in subjects like how to better manage finances, planning and implementing workouts, how to sharpen personal and interpersonal skills, and even how to survive a bear attack. Mostly, the content is to help readers work on their personal development.

I’ve subscribed to countless productivity gurus, Matt D’Avella, Thomas Frank, and many, many more. But like most people, I struggle with motivation and not procrastinating. Well, I want to experiment and see what works and what doesn’t. Maybe this will help you too. Maybe it won’t. Maybe this is just a huge brain dump that helps. We shall see.

So this content will be different than Farm Traveler. Here, I’ll share strategies, tips/tricks, and books aimed at personal development. This won’t be all serious, it’ll be fun. Stick around.

Is procrastination good for productivity? Maybe?

Who here procrastinates? Everyone? Ok. Good, glad I’m not alone. I used to think that procrastination was a bad thing. And well, when left unchecked it kind of is. But, when done right, procrastination can be a good thing. Take the below video. It’s one of my favorite Ted Talks ever. Also, it seems to … Continue Reading Is procrastination good for productivity? Maybe?

September 27, 2021September 26, 2021

The hardest thing about adulthood.

Back in the day, the Lego aisle at Walmart was my favorite place. Dozens and dozens of Lego sets were there for the taking. I was excited over the prospects of a new toy but also stressed out as to which one to get. “Should I get the new Bionicle set or another Star Wars … Continue Reading The hardest thing about adulthood.

June 28, 2021

Do what scares you.

So you’ve heard about Allie and I’s boat. We love taking it out with friends to Shell Island (a little peninsula where all the locals go to hangout on weekends in the summer), fishing, or even afternoon trips with Sadie. Truth is, I’m always scared to take it out. I’m scared the waves might be … Continue Reading Do what scares you.

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Time Blocking

This year I’ve been trying to stay focused. It’s been going ok, except for wh…SQUIRREL!!! Ok, clearly I still need work. But, one tool that actually has been super helpful is Time Blocking. Queue all the Elon Musk fanboys because this is a tactic that Elon apparently uses daily. Time blocking is pretty much scheduling … Continue Reading Time Blocking

January 25, 2021January 24, 2021

Journaling…Again.

Off and on for the last few years I have attempted journaling. Each morning, actually only mornings where I’m able (aka not lazy enough) to wake up early, I’ll get a cup of coffee or tea, and sit down to journal. The current book I’m journaling with is Bob Goff’s Live in Grace, Walk in … Continue Reading Journaling…Again.

January 13, 2021

When life gives you lemons…make orange juice.

Orange Juice is ALWAYS better.

November 20, 2020

Failing is…OK?

Plans never go according to plan.

October 22, 2020

How to build rabbits…I mean, Habits.

The book, Atomic Habits, describes habits as, “Your brains automatic response to a repeatable event.” Think of it like getting a cup of coffee first thing in the morning or hitting snooze on your alarm clock morning after morning. I’m only about a quarter of the way through with Atomic Habits so far. It’s been … Continue Reading How to build rabbits…I mean, Habits.

October 13, 2020

Why motivation is like showering….It’s recommended daily.

6:30 – Wake Up. 6:35 – Journal and Read. 7:00 – Brew Tea and catch up on Farm Traveler emails. 7:30 – Stretch and take the dog for a walk. 8:00 – Shower, eat breakfast. 8:30 – Start work day. Above is my ideal morning routine. Key word here is IDEAL. In actuality, I’m rarely … Continue Reading Why motivation is like showering….It’s recommended daily.

October 9, 2020

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” – Some old and wise person.

When I first started teaching, I kept telling my students “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” We even wrote it up on the wall as a daily reminder. The purpose was to show that hard work takes time to reap the benefits of. Eventually, only after two years of me teaching, we succeeded in building … Continue Reading “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” – Some old and wise person.

October 5, 2020

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Habits are a hard thing to build. Let’s fix that.

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