It’s easy to be inspired, in a world filled to the brim with every type of stimulation imaginable, and with it all so immediately accessible. Ancient poetry, soul food, good music, unforgettable passages from the pages of history, photographs that bring emotion to life and speeches that move you to the core. [Read more…] about World Domination Summit 2.0 and 8 Ways to Take Action on the Inspiration
“Stay hungry, stay foolish.”
Steve Jobs
For as long as I can remember, I have been hungry and restless.
And seeing how it is human nature not to like your own “nature”, no pun intended, I have been deeply envious of those who are the opposite of this: grounded, settled, relaxed, content, and at peace with the process of life.
But maybe, just maybe, restless and hungry are conditions from which we all suffer silently in the windmills of our minds and in the sanctum of our hearts. Maybe we just learn to hide it as we grow up and grow older, and learn to go with the flow because, well, what sense does it make to go against the flow? [Read more…] about What Are You Restless and Hungry For?
There is a superstition in the Iranian culture so integral to the belief system that you simply take it on as fact, lest you fall victim to its wrath.
It is the notion that you never, ever, [Read more…] about On Celebrating Progress and Not Heeding Persian Myths
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don’t go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep.
Jelaluddin Rumi, 13th century mystic poet.
Always start your smart habits with why. Your reasons to do something is unique to you. Don’t borrow anyone else’s reasons and don’t start any habit without first knowing precisely why. [Read more…] about Sleep Hacking: A 21-Day 4:30am Early Rising Challenge
So the question lately is why did I get a pixie haircut? Why did I trade my long hair for a pixie cut? Whatever was I thinking?
Note: Below is an updated photo where I got my pixie cut seriously trimmed at a fabulous hair salon in Taipei, Taiwan in September 2013. I first cut my hair in February 2012 and can’t imagine going back to long hair now or perhaps ever.
Have you ever done something really gutsy and brave, or gone against the flow of society, not because of peer pressure or hype or the “coolness factor” but because you and you alone were drawn to making that specific drastic move?
And did this decision, which you made of your own will and choice, did it turn out well? Or possibly, even turn out to be one of the best things you’ve ever done?
Oh and just for clarity’s sake: I am not looking for crazy stuff that lasts 12 seconds, gives you a super fast rush, but could potentially kill you or put your safety in a very compromised situation. I am looking for decisions that impact your day-to-day life. [Read more…] about The Pixie Haircut: Why I Let Go of My Very Long Hair
I am Farnoosh, the founder of Prolific Living. So glad you are here. My mission is to empower you to unblock your creative genius to live your dream life.
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