Life’s too short to just sit around. Go out and do something.

How many times have you just sat around at night or on the weekend and watched T.V.? Or worked overtime to make an extra few bucks? I’m definitely no stranger to either of those as I’m sure you’re not either, but it’s not something I usually prefer to do and you shouldn’t either.

Life is too short to let those types of distractions take priority over other things in your life like seeing friends and family or trying/learning new things. Go out, enjoy life, and live it to the fullest. Don’t let things like money and work take over your life. You need to take control of the steering wheel and drive where you want to drive. Forget autopilot. You’re the captain of this ship and it’s setting sail.

There’s a time for passive entertainment and there’s a time for active living. Don’t miss out on the opportunities you have while you have them.

What is it that causes someone to get “stuck” in a decade?

You know who I’m talking about. That someone who still wears ripped jeans from the 80’s with a hard rock hairstyle or your friend who wears disco clothes when it’s not Halloween. People can find themselves “stuck” in a decade and for good reason.

It has to do with their identity. It defines who they are and how they live. Perhaps they identified with the school of thought during that decade or maybe it was just some of the best years with the fondest memories of their life. Either way, it’s their identity that they’re sticking to.

And it’s hard to break away from that identity. Trying to bring someone back to the current time is a more difficult task than expected. It’s not just a change of clothes; it can be a complete change of personality.

Everyone likes a kickback to the 70’s every so often, so be yourself; we like you just the way you are… although maybe you can get a haircut and a new pair of jeans

Stairs? Escalator? Elevator? Which do you take?

The subway offers a unique perspective into some of the basic differences between personalities. How? It all comes down to how you walk. Ignoring any physical or time constraints, subway walkers can be divided into four personality types:

1. Stairs - Determined and independent; health conscious
2. Escalator + walking - Efficient, ambitious, and sometimes impatient
3. Escalator + standing - Laid back, patient, and relaxed
4. Elevator - Lazy, fun, and spontaneous

No single personality type is “better” or “advantageous” over the other and in this high-paced society, you might often find yourself becoming an escalator + walking personality type just so you can get somewhere on time.

So which subway walker are you?

Making decisions in life isn’t always easy.

Everyone has to make choices throughout their life and there won’t always be someone to stop you from making the wrong one. For a parent, this is a hard truth to swallow. Parents get used to guiding their children and always being there to catch them if they fall. They have to learn to let go.

Once a child reaches a certain age, it is critical for them to start learning to make their own choices and dealing with their own mistakes, even if the parent knows better. You’ll never learn to be independent until you start doing so. Parents are a great resource, but won’t always be there to make decisions for you.

Life isn’t easy and you’re going to make mistakes. Learn from them.

Keeping fewer secrets helps take weight off your shoulders.

There are reasons why many of us keep secrets either from family or friends. However, too many secrets can cause a lot of stress and affect your overall health.

For the past few months, I’ve been holding back from telling anyone what the company I work for, Viximo, does. Well, no more secrets. I’ve decided to create a little screencast to reveal to the world what it is we’re doing and why it’s The Next Big Thing. Enjoy!

Dating is like interviewing for the right candidate to marry.

Dating shares many parallels with the job interview process and it should be treated accordingly. In both cases, you’re looking for the perfect fit: someone with the right personality, goals, and characteristics. First impressions count as well. You want to come across as a fun and likable person.

Online dating is no different. You review their online “resume”/profile and ask the candidate for an “interview”/date if you’re interested. You may not “wink” or “poke” your job candidates, but you get the idea

The next time you go on a date, remember this is really just one long job interview.

What is “time”? What dimension is it? And can it be controlled?

These are some of the questions posed in a BBC documentary called “Time Trip”, a look at the idea of time travel. These scientists talk about “stopping time” or that “time travels at different speeds” depending on how fast you’re traveling. The idea that time can be manipulated seems like they’re overlooking the simplest and most obvious solution.

Time is just a word. It was made up to refer to events before now and after now. Time isn’t a dimension that you can manipulate. There’s now and that’s it. Now is the only “dimension” of time that we can manipulate and we do it real-time.

Keep it simple stupid. The only place time travel is going to happen is in the movies.

Are opposite sex roommates a recipe for disaster or a good match for people with different lifestyles?

Like most things, it depends on the situation. But most of the time, it’s a recipe for disaster. If there’s any attraction between either person, you’re off to a bad start. Even if either of you have a significant other, the sexual tension can lead to unwanted feelings and uncomfortable circumstances.

What if there’s no attraction? Well, you still have a problem: people can grow on you. You learn to like someone over time even if there was nothing there to begin with.

Use your best judgment when finding a roommate and know what you’re getting into.

A closed door can make others feel unwelcome. Be careful what message you’re giving.

Do you have an “open door policy”? Most people say they do, but words don’t always translate into actions. And depending on what side of the door you’re on changes the message the door gives. An open door is welcoming and encourages visitors. It portrays you as an open and friendly person.

The closed door, while the reason may be privacy, sends a negative, unwelcoming message to others. It discourages visitors and portrays you as a closed person who doesn’t want to be bothered.

Whether it’s at home or in the office, send the right message and try to keep the door open. Others will be happy you did.

We can’t have everything. And that just makes us want it even more.

What is it that creates that drive to get what we can’t have? For some of us, it’s the thrill of the chase. Catch Me If You Can is a great example of that type of personality. For others, it’s the “trophy” effect: being able to show off to everyone what you were able to get and that no one else could.

Unfortunately, that “forbidden fruit” is a short-lived high. Once you’ve got what you couldn’t have, it’s no longer as “sweet” as it once was. Time to find something else.

Enjoy the chase… be proud of your trophy… but know it’s not a fairy tale ending.