Life’s Milestones Are Moments; Growth Is Ongoing Practice
The wedding is an event, love is a practice. The graduation is an event, education is a practice. The race is an event, fitness is a practice. The heart, mind, and body are endless pursuits.
Challenge Inherited Beliefs; Decide What Truly Matters
So much of what we believe is the residue of someone else's thinking. Pause and question things for a moment. Is this really how it has to be? Is this really what you want?
Authenticity Requires Daily Fight Against External Expectations
Being yourself is a continuous effort. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another person pulling you toward their preferences, another nudge from society to act a certain way. It's a daily battle to be yourself, not merely what the world...
Simple Space Tweaks Boost Calm and Lower Stress
A Monday morning question for you: Design for relaxation. What is one change you can make to your environment that promotes mental peace and reduces stress?
Set a Fixed Time and Place for Habits
A quick and easy tip for building habits that last: Pick a standard time and place to do it. It’s easier to wake up knowing “I exercise at 4 pm” than to decide each time when to fit a habit into your...
Push Your Limits Daily Like a Curious Toddler
A Monday morning question for you: The common narrative is that kids learn faster than adults, but if you watch any toddler they spend a large portion of the day attempting things that are on the edge of their ability....
Aging Toward Growth: Cultivating a Better Mindset Daily
One of my hopes is to age into a better mindset. The general trend seems to become less open minded, less resilient, less capable of handling change with ease and flexibility as the years roll by. I hope to grow in the...
Start Walking: The View Changes and Paths Unfold
Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking. You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started.
Play Fully on the Field, Detach Off It
When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters. When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all.
Share the One Habit That Transformed Your Life
A Monday morning question for you: What is one habit you've formed that has had a significant impact on your life?
Choose Good Yeses, Avoid Bad Ones, Balance Life
Trades are always happening whether you see them or not. -Yes to the early meeting = no to the quiet morning -Yes to the extra project = no to the free weekend -Yes to something that drains you = no to time...
Break Your Routine: Try Something New This Week
A Monday morning question for you: Challenge yourself to do something out of your normal routine. What is one thing you can do this week that is different than what you do on a normal week?
Let Go to Make Space for Your Dreams
A Monday morning question for you: What do I need to let go of this year to create space for what I really want?
Cross‑disciplinary, Inverted, and Creative Thinking Unlock Hidden Opportunities
How to see opportunities others miss: 1) Study a totally different field, then return to the original problem. Apply insights from other domains. 2) Invert the problem. Try to achieve the opposite. 3) Find ways to engage with hyper-creative people. Their thinking will...
Courage Simplifies: What Feels Complex Is Often Simple
A Monday morning question for you: Is the situation actually complicated or is it really quite straightforward, but you're making it complicated because it requires a lot of courage to make the straightforward decision?