Mark J. Durdach – Blog
Philosophy, Business, Technology, Art, Culture, History, and More!
About
This is a passion project where I learn about things I find interesting and then write 500-1,000 word articles about them. My goal is to learn, write, and curate that knowledge into my own personal “online museum.”
Recent Articles
Stoicism: Be A Mountain
ancient school of philosophy focused on attaining true happiness by rejecting the desire for pleasure, fear of pain, and any resistance to the natural order of the present moment.
The Weather of Life
Life has its own climate. Sometimes, the weather of our lives is bright, warm, and sunny. We must make the most of times like this and enjoy the weather.
Change
Change is inevitable. As a matter of fact, it’s a good thing. If you do not experience regular change in your life, both positive and sometimes negative, you will only be able to look back on a life of stagnation and waste.
Trust The Process
I’m sure that if you have ever presented a problem that you were facing to a trusted friend, you may have heard the phrase “trust the process.” Yes – it is somewhat of an overused cliché. At this point, the phrase probably doesn’t hold much weight to you, but what does it really mean to trust the process? How can we do it?
Being a Person of Action
A person of action is someone that seizes the day and works towards a better tomorrow. A person of action has vision, ambition, persistence, and consistency. This type of person is one that takes life seriously and refuses to let his or her own self get in the way of achievement.
The Hustle Culture Myth
Everyone is placing a heavy emphasis on this idea of “The Hustle.” Hard work is certainly a virtue and it nearly always pays off, but how far is too far when we start making more and more sacrifices in the name of “The Hustle?”
How to Start Reading for Success
For most people, especially younger folks, it seems that reading doesn’t always come easy. Not necessarily because they can’t read, but because they don’t want to read. Let’s take a moment today to examine some strategies that you can apply to help you begin reading for success.
Setting a Skills Roadmap
We can use this information to our advantage. Have you ever heard the phrase “knowledge is power?” With such accessible resources at hand, we could all be constantly learning marketable skills. By doing some research and developing our own progression through these skills, we can create a skills roadmap that we can use to exponentially increase our abilities!
Three Parts of Strong Communication Skills
Communication with others is an essential element of success. Being able to effectively communicate with family, friends, peers, and colleagues will always play to your advantage.
The Importance of Strong Listening Skills
One of the best ways to learn is through others, and that requires strong listening skills. If someone is trying to tell, teach, or show you something, you must be able to listen and listen well.