"Okay, here we go. No turning back now. I've drained every last ounce of brain power I have and poured my heart into this; the response to this post is going to be great! Wait for it. No, seriously. Just a little bit longer. Um, what time is it? Maybe it's just too late. I'll give it ...
The Comfort of Feeling Uncomfortable
Oh, comfort. It's actually quite a versatile word. The number of things and situations it can be applied to is almost limitless: in terms of fashion (leave it to Allyn to come up with a metaphor involving sweater weather and your comfort zone), being around people, your position in life, how much ...
How To Battle Perfectionism + Not Let It Break You
I'm not perfect (gasp). No one is. No thing is. It's a simple idea, and something that should be chalked up to common knowledge. So, why is it so difficult for me to admit? Why do I cringe when I read what I wrote to open this newsletter? I've long struggled, and continue to struggle, with ...
From Self-Destruction to Self-Discipline: 5 Tips for Structuring Your Life
My name is Shaun Novak. Most of you probably aren't familiar with that name, so allow me to introduce myself. I'm currently the COO of The Gem. I'm a musician, vocalist, and music producer. I'm a dreamer. Most importantly, I'm a struggling entrepreneur who's been battling depression for 10+ ...
The Get Off The Couch Playlist
Now that summer has arrived, we should all be jumping at every opportunity to get outside and be active, right? Eh. Maybe not so much. While the sun and the warm weather certainly give me an extra incentive to be active, sometimes it's just not enough. So, what do I use to give me that little ...