rebelling against low expectations

AuthorDuncan Poulsen

is a writer who intentionally pushes himself into experiences that force him to grow. He thinks deeply and likes to ensure that all ideas are considered before reaching conclusions. Duncan grew up on a goat dairy in Alberta, Canada but now lives in the mountains, just steps from massive glaciers and works at one of Canada’s top hotels. During the winter months, he writes regularly on his blog at Duncan Poulsen.

The Pursuit of Productivity: Finding a Healthy Balance in Life

By Duncan Poulsen

October 1, 2020

7 Min read

People often see how hard I work and think I must be a naturally healthy and productive person. I’m not. I used to sort eggs on a chicken farm. The hours were great and gave me lots of time at home to do whatever I needed to. Yet even though I knew how to be efficient and utilize mental energy, I seemed bogged down by day-to-day activities and could never find time to do anything important like...

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The 6 Things You Need to Work Productively

By Duncan Poulsen

September 24, 2020

9 Min read

This a weird time, isn’t it? A huge percentage of people are working from home, able to meet anyone they want virtually and study online. While we may be free to study intensely and get all our work done in a few hours to free up time for other activities, very few of us feel dedicated enough to actually accomplish anything. I can relate to this struggle. For the past several years, I have been...

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