Everyone likes a program to follow. Sometimes these programs get a little overly complicated. And this is especially true when it comes to following plans for how we run our businesses and lives. Steve has his own Instagram channel as The Mentor Monk (no, he’s not an actual monk), where he combines Daoist thought with business …
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There’s nothing that makes the smooth transition from summer into fall like a shift in comfort food. And there’s no better comfort food, in my opinion, than a beautiful, slow-cooked pork roast served up with a side of squash and steamed vegetables. It’s a hearty meal for sure, but avoiding the starchy potatoes and rolls …
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally approaching the final stages of our epic living room makeover project! We can hardly believe it! When we say “a long time coming,” we’re not joking. It’s actually been close to a year since the whole thing began. That’s the trouble with taking on large DIY …
We all know that a good night’s sleep is important to overall health and wellbeing. Of course, most of us don’t realize just how important it is until we’re suddenly deprived of it (like, say, when a new baby shows up). As a health-conscious family, we like to make sure we eat a healthy diet, …
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Dinner rolls are a classic at holiday time, and it’s always worth having a fantastic recipe on hand for those special family brunches! This recipe is a classic, but you do need a bit of time commitment. The dough rises overnight (hence the name), so it’s not the kind of thing you can make the …
It should be plainly obvious by now, but we are in LOVE with fall. Summer is still holding on for dear life here in the GTA, but the leaves are starting to change and we’re starting the gradual shift towards the fall decor here at Pin Warriors HQ. With any luck, Steve will get that …
We’re self-improvement junkies. That means we’re always on the lookout for great books, videos, shows, and of course web content to keep us focused and motivated. Of course, with the popularity of motivational content these days, sorting through the mess to find a few gems of wisdom can be a real pain. These are Steve’s …
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Fall is the best time of year for a lot of reasons. Of course we know that everything in the food world is focused on pumpkin spice everything right now, and likely will be until after our friends in the USA celebrate Thanksgiving in November. However, the bumper crop that comes in for us at …
I taught piano, voice, and guitar lessons for over 20 years. In that time, I learned a lot about what parents expect from a private music teacher, and about what teachers should expect from their students and parents. Now, parents will sometimes contact me just to find out whether someone is a “good” piano teacher …
For some, January 1 is New Year’s Day. It’s the first day of the new calendar. It’s the first leap into a new season of health, fitness, prosperity, and the myriad other goals we set out for ourselves. It’s an annual ritual now shared around the world. A time of unfettered optimism and lofty thinking …
