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Vipassana Meditation: The Ultimate Guide to Inner Peace and Mindfulness
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Meditation has had a resurgence over the last few decades and science has jumped on board, with many studies hailing the health benefits of meditation (stress reduction, sleep quality, pain management, cardiovascular benefits, improved emotional wellbeing, etc). There are a plethora of different meditation techniques, but here we’ll be focusing on Vipassana meditation. Vipassana…
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The Evolution of Affluence: Old Wealth vs New Wealth
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In the 21st century, wealth is no longer just about grand estates and luxurious possessions. As our world undergoes unprecedented transformations, driven by technological advancements and shifting societal values, the way we define, create, and display wealth is undergoing a profound transformation. Understanding these shifts in wealth creation and expression can help us navigate…
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Stoicism and Bitcoin Collide: Control Wealth with Your Mind
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Imagine this: all of your wealth is stored securely, accessible only to you. Not in a bank, not in a vault, but in your mind. Sound impossible? Think again. This is the reality of a world with bitcoin and the concept of self-sovereign wealth. Bitcoin introduced an unprecedented form of ownership that intersects with…
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How to Grow and Cultivate Happiness in Your Life
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We’ve all been there, waiting for that perfect moment to arrive, convinced that it would bring us happiness. “I just want to be happy.” “If I just pass this exam I’ll be happy.” “If I just get this promotion I’ll be happy” “If my mortgage was paid off I’d be happy.” “If I could…
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Digital Second Brain Concept: Why You NEED One – The Ultimate Guide
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Imagine having a personal assistant that never sleeps, never gets distracted, and can recall every detail you’ve ever learned. Sounds like science fiction, right? But what if I told you that such a tool already exists – not as a futuristic AI, but as a simple digital repository that’s within your grasp. In today’s…
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Establish Credibility and Control: Why Every Professional Needs a Personal Website
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Introduction to Digital Presence In the 21st century having a digital presence is no longer a luxury, it is critical for personal and professional success. You need a personal website. What is Your Digital Presence??Digital presence is the sum of your online persona/brand, sometimes call a digital footprint. This includes everything from your Facebook,…
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Why Write? The Lost Art of Thinking
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Why write? Especially in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and fish-like attention spans, writing, especially anything beyond the length of a tweet can seem futile. So why should someone write? Why am I writing? Why have I started this personal blog to write and share my ideas? Really because writing is a sophisticated form…
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Guide to Building Local AI on a MacBook Pro
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Have you ever wanted to access AI without an internet connection or preserve the privacy of your personal/corporate documents? Using proprietary paid commercial AI like ChatGPT comes with limitations, namely costs, privacy and internet connectivity. Advances in AI training and inference capabilities have made it possible to run local LLMs on lower-powered machines, like…
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Welcome to My World | About Me
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Welcome to Markshire.io Hi, my name is Mark, but I’ve coined the word Markshire as a pseudonym. You see, “Markshire” is more than just a clever play on words – it’s a reflection of my influences and passions. My first name, Mark, serves as the foundation, while the suffix “-shire” nods to two key…
Markshire
Reading. Thinking. Writing.
Chasing Financial Freedom and the Good Life.
Interests
Markshire Interests
Join me on my quest in learning as much as I can about varied areas of cutting edge technology, strategies for financial freedom, and a tickle of philosophical discussion.
Tech
My specific tech interests include: cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and anything loosely connected to these.
Bitcoin
I find bitcoin to be fascinating because it exists at the intersection of finance, computer science, and civilization trends.
Financial Freedom
Personal finance is a tool to gain financial freedom. This generally involves more control over your time and being able to afford beyond the basics.
Personal Development
Personal Development is a huge category. Always learning, challenge, health (sleep, nutrition, fitness), stoicism, philosophy, etc
Blog
Popular Articles
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Vipassana Meditation: The Ultimate Guide to Inner Peace and Mindfulness
•
Meditation has had a resurgence over the last few decades and science has jumped on board, with many studies hailing the health benefits of meditation (stress reduction, sleep quality, pain management, cardiovascular benefits, improved emotional wellbeing, etc). There are a plethora of different meditation techniques, but here we’ll be focusing on Vipassana meditation. Vipassana…
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The Evolution of Affluence: Old Wealth vs New Wealth
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In the 21st century, wealth is no longer just about grand estates and luxurious possessions. As our world undergoes unprecedented transformations, driven by technological advancements and shifting societal values, the way we define, create, and display wealth is undergoing a profound transformation. Understanding these shifts in wealth creation and expression can help us navigate…
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Stoicism and Bitcoin Collide: Control Wealth with Your Mind
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Imagine this: all of your wealth is stored securely, accessible only to you. Not in a bank, not in a vault, but in your mind. Sound impossible? Think again. This is the reality of a world with bitcoin and the concept of self-sovereign wealth. Bitcoin introduced an unprecedented form of ownership that intersects with…
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