MEMBER: livetotry

livetotry

Joined 11/01/2008

About Me

George Sheehan said runners are all experiments of one. I aim to take that advice to life, as a wonderful
experiment in happiness.

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Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom

"Why the best way to make money in the markets is to..."

When I first starting trading and investing, all I wanted was a hot stock tip. I didn't want to put in any hard work, I didn't want to do research,... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Van Tharp|Creating Wealth|books

Vault.com, Employee Surveys and Information:...

"Low quality"

Vault.com is a career services site that provides a number of services for free, including employee comment and surveys, as well as comparison of... read more

livetotry recommends: No

Vault.com|Career Development|website

Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career...

"If you've ever wondered what your job should be, first..."

A couple of years ago I was wrestling with a job that I was deeply unhappy with. I bought a number of career change books, and this was one of them.... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Paul D. Tieger|Career Change|books

Dharma Punx NYC

"Meditation, Dharma Lectures, and some really cool Tattoos"

I have often had great trouble meditating. I have been to introductory classes at the Shambalah and Insight meditation centers in New York City.... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Dharma Punx NYC|Alternative Medicine|audio

Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving...

"Pay yourself first, organize organize organize, and..."

I read this book while in my second "real" job at 19 years old, and it really blew my mind and shaped my habits for years after. I particularly... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

David Bach|Investing|books

Let Go: A Buddhist Guide to Breaking Free of Habits

"Finding the humour in your anxieties and habits is..."

I purchased this book after attending a workshop led by its author, Martine Batchelor. I first learned of Martine through the free dharma podcast... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Martine Batchelor|Addiction|books

Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New...

"Our amazing power to rezone our brain"

Many of us know the Dalai Lama through his role as the spiritual and philosophical leader of the Tibetan people. What fewer people know is that every... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Sharon Begley|Buddhism|books

Cool, Hip, and Sober: 88 Ways to Beat Booze and Drugs

"Terrible name, awesome book: a recovery book that..."

Picture this: I'm in the Virgin mega store in New York's union square, I'm browsing the books section, and I see this book on the shelf. I circle... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Bill Manville|Alcoholism|books

The Athlete's Way: Sweat and the Biology of Bliss

"If you've ever wondered why fit people seem happier,..."

I have always felt more purposeful, more at peace with the world and its inhabitants, when I was deep into training for a marathon or triathlon. ... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Christopher Bergland|Fitness|books

Audio Dharma

"Wonderful, free resource for mindfulness lectures"

audiodharma.org is an archive of talks that are given by teachers and guests at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California. All... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Gil Fronsdal|Daily Inspiration|audio

The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer

"The book that got me to the NYC marathon starting + finish lines"

Every new year’s eve in new york city, thousands celebrate by running in a four mile race in Central Park, most appropriately sponsored by Emerald... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

David A. Whitsett|Running|books

The Art of Expressing the Human Body

"How Bruce Lee became a living Greek sculpture"

Like most students of martial arts, I am captivated by Bruce Lee. Watching him in "Enter the Dragon" and seeing every muscle in his body articulate... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Bruce Lee|Martial Arts|books

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere,...

"Tim Ferriss is a punk and I love him for it"

Ferriss is humorous and he will challenge you. He will dare you to live your life to the fullest, and yet he will show you how to escape from... read more

livetotry recommends: Yes

Timothy Ferriss|Financial Freedom|audio

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