Things We Like - September
Troy Ogilvie: The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Recommended to her by Caroline Fermin, Troy recommends The Awakening to you! The book is regarded as one of the most influential pieces of feminist literature, published before that genre of writing even existed. Barnes & Noble.com says, “First published in 1899, this controversial novel of a New Orleans wife’s search for love outside a stifling marriage shocked readers. Today, it remains a first-rate narrative with superb characterization.” Find it here!
Chelsea Goding: Stickk.com: Put a Contract, on Yourself!
Who says resolutions can only be made at New Years? Stickk.com is a free service* that was developed by economics professors and graduates of Yale University as a way to set real consequences for making a resolution. You can name any goal, let’s say, “Go to the gym at least 3 times per week.” Then set the stakes, “$20* goes to a charity of my choice each week I don’t make it to the gym at least 3 times.” Choose referees for yourself — people who will check in on your progress, keep you on track, and motivate you to keep going — and add friends for support. The site sets up a real support and consequence system to add value to your goals. You can read more about the concept, common goals, and success stories here, or start with a commitment today!
*Stickk.com is completely free to use, and commitments don’t have to have monetary stakes unless you set them that way.
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