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My Review of Susan Cain's Quiet and 10 Key Takeaways

Quiet by Susan Cain is not just for introverts. Of course, if you’re an introvert and want to better understand why you are wired the way you are, how to naviga...

The Best Financial Advice I’ve Ever Received (and How to Act on It)

These three words make up the single most effective piece of financial advice I’ve ever received: Pay yourself first. I first came across these words when I rea...

Why I Don't Care About Politics

To people who don't care about politics and who don't vote: why, out of curiosity?Here are the two most honest reasons I can come up with: It doesn’t interest m...

5 Things Smart People Spend "Too Much" on (and You Should Too)

Cheaper is not always better. There are certain times it's wise to spend more money and other times it's not, but it takes a certain type of person to realize t...

How to Count Calories for Weight Loss in 3 Simple Steps

In order to lose weight, you must be in a calorie deficit This means you need to consume fewer calories than what is necessary to maintain your current weight. ...

What Does It Mean to Live a Minimalist Life?

What does "living a minimalist life" really mean? What does it take? I’ve pondered this question, myself, and didn’t really have a good answer until I listened ...

The Neurological Differences Between Introverts and Extroverts (and How to Know if You're Introverted)

Are there neurological differences between introverts and extroverts? Absolutely. Introverts utilize a different dominant neurotransmitter in the brain than ext...

How to Set Personal Goals and Keep Your Resolutions (Resources Included)

When I set personal goals, I like to make sure I incorporate what I like to call, “the three C’s” into my goals. Control: I must have total control of the outco...

Allow myself to introduce… myself

Brownie points if you can name the movie I just quoted. Hey what’s up? I’m Alykhan. My friends call me AlyG. I'm a number cruncher by day, author and blogger by...