The Modern Sage

I feel like success is a large backdrop for this post, so if you haven't already, check out our post:  The Standard of Success Have you ever wondered what separates the most successful people from the rest of the pack?  Well, it turns out (most of them) share one thing in common: they spend at least five hours a week learning something new.  This phenomenon is known as the Five Hour Rule, and has been gaining popularity in recent years. I was exposed to the idea of the Five Hour Rule through a podcast about productivity.  So in today's post we'll delve into the historical background of the Five Hour Rule, its popularization, and why continuous learning is more crucial than ever and how spending just five hours a week might be a stepping stone to success! A Bit of Background History is the backbone of knowledge!  So, where did this Five Hour Rule come from? Well, there's nothing new under the sun and it turns out that the Five Hour Rule has actually been around f...

Hello there! Because you found this post there are a couple things I know about you. You're a technology user (duh) and you've probably fallen down a rabbit hole to get here since, my blog is still gaining momentum when it comes to publicity, popularity, and advertising.  And I want to ask you a question. Do you find yourself constantly scrolling, swiping, and tapping on your devices?  Well, as helpful as technology can (sometimes) be, it's way too easy to get sucked into the habit of technology addiction. Technology addiction is a real thing and has become a serious modern-day epidemic.  So I'm glad you're here (even though, ironically enough, this is only possible because of technology) so that together we can take a mental step back and consciously unplug from the digital world. You might be wondering, phone or tablet in hand, "Why should I even bother?"  Think about it - when was the last time you had a good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation with...