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2014 Mr. Bijoy Holiday Gift Guide!

I'm not sure how many years I've been doing these, but this is the latest, possibly largest installment. These are a few cool things that I think would be great gifts for guys. There's a little something here for almost everyone, or at least I think so. There's no organization to this list, so don't expect that. So, here we go! Apparently, puffy jackets are cool again. I can't, in the right mind, recommend one that doesn't both look good and is incredibly functional. My choice is the Cirq Pax 700 Downfill Jacket . You can find them on sale all over the place, so don't think you have to stick to the price shown in the link.  Your flight attendant might make a good drink, if you ask. More often than not, you'll get a can of mixer and a small bottle of alcohol. So why not step your "drunk on a plane" game up and get the Carry-On Cocktail Kit ? It'll make you the coolest guy on the airplane.     Want a t ruly smart bluetooth speaker ?...

Unreasonable, getting past the doubts (repost)

Being unreasonable is cooler than really cold stuff. But I’ll get back to that. When I was about four years old my father enrolled me in swim classes. He didn’t know how to swim. My mother didn’t know how to swim. However, they both felt it necessary that I learn. I was so scared. So very scared. My father leaned down and just said, “Don’t be afraid.” He repeated this on every big step I ever took, from learning to ride a bicycle to becoming a chef. This thought has become so ingrained in me that I now find myself giving people the same advice- Fear stops your growth, kills your dreams , crumbles your ambition. But let’s be real, that sounds absolutely nonsensical. Society, culture, and conformist concepts make fear a part of life. The thoughts that turn adventure into danger. So don’t let fear get in your way and learn that courage to take the risks and make the moves to ensure your success. Listen to you. Remember to respect the world around you, but don’t be afraid of...