Author Archives: Barak

About Barak

Chief Treasure Hunting Guide and Curiosity Restoration Specialist here at Treasure Hunt. Ski Bum.

Getting out of the Grumpies: Notice, Get Curious, Play.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Barak

Find yourself stuck in the Grumpies? Not sure how you got there, how long you’ll stay there, or how to get out? Fear not! The answer is closer than you think . . . Continue reading →

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The Awkward Holiday Situation Escape Route

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Barak

It’s been a long while since we sent an email to our many subscribers–after two years of regularly sending them out, we fell off th eface of the Earth for a while. It feels good to be back!!! Do you … Continue reading →

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WHY TIME MANAGEMENT WILL NEVER WORK FOR TWO-THIRDS OF US

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barak

And isn’t much better for 90% of everyone else We spend a lot of time, money and energy trying to manage our time. For some of us, it works easily. For most of us, it doesn’t. Mainly we end up … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have Time to Read This Blog

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Barak

I just read a blog post about time management for lazy people. By the time I was done, my head was spinning. It listed seventy-two things to do, and wisdom from three very smart and talented masters of time management. … Continue reading →

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Treasure in the New England Woods

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Barak

Keeping on the Autumn theme, here’s another way to learn from leaves. Treasure Hunters notice things other people miss. And when they notice them, they continue on and get curious. It’s a huge part of Treasure Hunt, that simple ability … Continue reading →

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How you can lose 10 pounds, travel all summer and turn into a leaf

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Barak

Or, how I gave up trying to fix things, and found myself slim and in Maine. Continue reading →

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What Treasures Are You Hunting?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Barak

Sometimes even experienced Treasure Hunt Guides can settle into a boring old rut and not realize it. After reading The Four-Hour Work Week I realized I had left out some big chunks of Treasure Hunting in my own life.

So here are the treasures I’m hunting for the next six months. Share what treasures you’re hunting–and see if some of them start appearing faster than you think! Continue reading →

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What Are You Already Paying Attention To?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Barak

These two Treasure Hunts will train you to notice how your brain works, and will help you put your attention on the things that are important to you and that make you deeply happy. Before you start, you may want … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lose Your Three Year Old. (And, Be Happy.)

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Barak

I run a teen leadership program at my snow sports school near Seattle. This fun program produces some of our greatest instructors; they teach three-year-olds to ski in the morning, and then go exploring with me in the afternoon. Last … Continue reading →

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