Crazy Goals Spark Excitement, Visibility, and Leverage
Realistic goals are dull. Few people have the guts to pursue 'crazy' goals, but those are the only ones worth going for. Not only do you stand out, earning more visibility and leverage… …But you get the free energy from the excitement of the goal.
Beliefs Are Tools, Not Facts—Choose Useful Frames
Beliefs aren't facts. They're tools. Most of us treat our beliefs about ourselves like weather reports — accurate descriptions of conditions we can't change. "I'm not a morning person." "I have no willpower." "I'm bad at math." But a belief isn't a...
Stop Worrying, Embrace Life, Learn and Grow
Do not use your energy to worry. Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have fun. Fall in love. Regret nothing and do not let people bring you down. Study, think, create and grow. Teach yourself and teach others. —Professor Richard Feynman...
From Micromanaging to Outcome‑Focused Leadership
One of the things I'm learning about myself digging into the world of agents is that I'm a micro-manager. Every little thing I'm like - why did you do it that way. That's not how CEO's act. They care about outcomes. So...
Own Your Career: You’re the Captain of Success
“The notion of letting ur manager or employer set the pace & trajectory ur career advancement is mistaken & ill-advised. You, and only you, are responsible for ur career growth & success—u’re the captain of ur career ship.” >https://t.co/CKWLO3E1uB #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/eloXctWQFi
Define Your Goal and Its Purpose First
Ask yourself what you want to achieve and more important, why you want to achieve it
Why Self‑Compassion Feels Uncomfortable: Hidden Psychological Barriers
Why Self-Compassion Exercises Might Feel Uncomfortable At First: 1. Lack Of Internal Templates. 2. The "Backdraft" Effect. 3. Fear Of The Threat System. 4. Strict Psychological Inflexibility. 5. Deep-Seated Feelings Of Defectiveness.
Life's Never Fully Figured Out; It's an Ongoing Journey
It makes no sense why people think that at 18, 22, 30, that they have to have their life figured out when “figuring everything out” is a forever game.
Practice Intentionally, Build Skill, Stay Calm Regardless
ICYMI: Remastered classic article: Intentional practice and experience is how you become capable and calm. So you don’t have that yet, for most things that you’d like to have. You could still be calm about it, though. https://t.co/hkcCbyzL3b
Conviction, Ambition, Tenacity: Jump Beyond Mental Limits
Use conviction, ambition, and tenacity to push yourself over the edge in your mind to make the jump you want to make
True Insight Requires Humility and External Validation
The answer doesn't have to be in your head; you can look outside yourself. If you're truly looking at things objectively, you must recognize that the probability of you always having the best answer is small and that, even if...
Redefining Personal Bests and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
My latest post on how we define personal bests, what dismantling disordered beliefs looks like in practice and more reflections from my race last weekend.
Removing Guilt Can Spark Unexpected Productivity
Trying to work out whether the guilt I feel about not working is doing anything useful. There's a version of pressure that works. A client deadline, a bank balance that looks a bit too sparse, the specific dread of a task...
Build Habits, Mindset, and Skills; Success Follows Automatically
Don’t chase success. Focus on and develop the mindset, skills and habits that make success inevitable.
Accountability to a Respected Person Fuels Tough Task Success
The best hack for doing hard things? Accountability to someone you respect. Your brain will do anything to not look bad in front of them.
Savour Negative Emotions to Transform Them Into Energizing Wellbeing
The most powerful meditation technique I've come across recently: rather than just "observe" negative emotions, learn to actively savour them. With a bit of practice, it's often possible to find an enjoyable aspect of them: the energised quality of anger, or...
Top Performers Obsessively Cut Out Tolerated Distractions
"People who get an unusual amount of work done are maniacal about removing things from their lives that others tolerate." via @farnamstreet
Indistractable People Master Triggers, Not Apps
7 habits of indistractable people. None of them involve an app blocker. I spent years thinking my distraction problem was a technology problem. Delete the apps, install the blocker, buy the dumbphone. It never worked for long, because the phone was never...
Loss Forces Honesty; Winning Blinds, Greatness Demands Risk
A week after @boomi World 2026, I am still thinking about something @Venuseswilliams said on stage. Steve Lucas asked her whether she really worries about losing. She said yes. Absolutely. And then she said this: a win glazes things over. Even...
Better Defaults, Not More Info, Drive Smarter Decisions
Most people think better decisions come from more information. They don't. They come from better defaults. Every day you make thousands of choices. What to eat. When to check your phone. Whether to open the tab you said you wouldn't. If each...
Growth Comes From Coaches Who Push Beyond Comfort
Tom Brady: “You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure.” https://t.co/yGwDhNbzaa
Measure Growth Against Yesterday, Not Strangers Online
Stop comparing yourself to strangers on X. Stop comparing yourself to strangers on IG. Stop comparing yourself to strangers on FB. Compare yourself to the person you were last year. And ask: Are you improving? Are you staying the same? Or are you going backwards?
Your Words Set Limits—Change Them, Change Results
I spent years watching talented people walk away from skills they could have built because they told themselves they just weren’t wired for it. Most of the time that wasn’t true. They just hadn’t put in the reps. The language...
Build Lasting Productivity with the PACT Habit Principle
Lasting productivity is built through small actions repeated consistently over time. Inside the free COD course, you’ll learn the PACT principle — the foundation of sustainable habits and meaningful progress. https://t.co/0fDGpkEDOu https://t.co/AYX4SkiQLR
Master Your Impulses, Find Meaning and Happiness
"You don't become fully human by indulging every impulse—you do it by mastering them. That's where meaning—and happiness—actually live." - @arthurbrooks (Good advice. Respond vs React. applies to all of life, including our words-written/spoken) https://t.co/V8uOlKGFJP
Pre‑plan Rewards to Turn Goals Into Purposeful Work
Authors, Stop waiting to celebrate. Plan your milestone rewards before you hit the goal. Set the goal. Set the celebration. Make both real. Because when you already know what the reward is, the work feels purposeful — not endless. Examples: Finish draft → Dinner & a movie Hit...
From Trauma to Hope: You Can Still Thrive
My childhood was full of racism, depression, and trauma. In my 20s I became morbidly obese, suicidal, and addicted to cigarettes & fast food. I genuinely didn't know if I'd make it to 30. I'm 31 now. If you're in your 20s and wondering...
Simple Actions that Quietly Transform Your Life
The 8 most quietly life-changing self-development tools I've ever used: - Solo travel - Going to therapy - Starting a business - Moving to a new city - Learning a new language - Keeping a journal for a year - Walking outside without my phone - Helping someone...
Simple Habits to Unblock Your Creative Flow
Creativity unblocking, 101 • Go for a walk • Keep a swipe file • Practice copywork • Find your sacred hours • Record yourself talking • Write about not writing • Call your creative friends • Change your environment • Listen to podcasts on your topic What would you add?
How to Motivate Your 19‑Year‑Old to Take Action
On a previous #TeawithGaryVee I was asked "I always share your content with my 19-year-old son. I can't get him to take any steps towards anything. Any advice?" if you have a question for me, drop it here https://t.co/QjOodl7fTy so my...
Breakthroughs Begin When You Challenge Limiting Beliefs
Most people don't fail from lack of talent. They fail because of limiting beliefs. Limiting beliefs feel like facts. But often they're just lies your brain repeats to keep you "safe." The result? You play small. You procrastinate. Or you quit too...
Turn Your Inner Critic Into a Supportive Coach
How To Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Inner Coach: 1. Identify And Name The Critic. 2. Uncover The Positive Intent. 3. Change The Narrative. 4. Talk To Yourself Like A Friend. 5. Collect Evidence Of Your Brilliance.
Quiet Low‑stimulus Habits Are the New Superpower
The internet trained people to worship speed. But the people quietly winning right now move differently. Long walks. Deep sleep. Focused work. Small circles. Clear minds. Low stimulation is becoming a superpower.
Great Achievements Require Effort; Avoid the Easy Shortcut
Why do sooooooo many look for “easy” .. my friends … pls .. understand that the easy stuff is so often not what you’re looking for - all great stuff is hard #garyvee #resilience #workhard
Choose Authentic Growth over Impressing Others
They really liked it. Very teachable moments. We talked about doing things because you think others want them, or to impress others, vs real growth and being a good person for its own sake.
Your “Too Much” Self Is Finally Becoming Whole
The version of you that people called “too much”… may have just been finally becoming whole.
Think for Yourself: The Rare Key to Authentic Living
Thinking for yourself is incredibly rare. Most do not realise how much they are influenced by others. But it’s the skill that will get you furthest. Because the people who think for themselves end up living lives that look like their own. Most live...
Modern Overstimulation Undermines High Performers' Regulation
Most high performers do not have a discipline problem. They have a regulation problem. And modern life is making it worse. Here is what nobody talks about: The human nervous system was not designed for: Constant notifications Infinite scrolling Artificial light at midnight Morning phone addiction Endless caffeine 24/7 urgency Information...
Stay Focused, Build Relentlessly, and Celebrate Your Progress
Get locked in. Ignore the distractions. Remember why you got started. Mute the haters and let them watch you win from the sidelines. Build when you're not in the mood. Create what you wish existed. Tap into Al to go faster than...
Control Your Mind: Master It, Don't Let It Master You
The Mind is a terrible master, but a fantastic slave. You must keep it that way. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/5mDfSbHjoR
Embrace Disappointment, Learn the Lesson, Keep Moving
If you aren't frequently disappointed with yourself, you probably aren't human. The trick is to take the lesson and move on.
Discipline Unlocks Creative Freedom in Any Work
“1. Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.” Jeanette Winterson’s 10 rules of writing, which apply to all creative work https://t.co/3jrGv2wAs4
Small Consistent Actions Outperform Empty Grand Plans
A little of something beats a lot of nothing every single time. How a Little Becomes a Lot author Eric Zimmer explains the math of meaningful change. Notes https://jordanharbinger.com/1327 Apple https://buff.ly/Xewc9Tx Spotify https://buff.ly/UxBah8u Overcast https://buff.ly/v0ihI7N
Micro‑Progressions Unlock Extraordinary Change for Neurodiverse Athletes
NEW podcast episode is up! The Most Incredible Transformation I’ve Ever Seen — Jerzy Gregorek on Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Coaching, and the Power of Micro-Progressions Jerzy Gregorek (@TheHappyBody) is a 4x World Weightlifting Champion, co-founder of UCLA’s weightlifting team, and co-creator, with...
Your Calendar Reveals the Real Limits of Success
Hand me your calendar for 30 seconds. And I'll tell you why you're hitting your ceiling. Your calendar can’t lie. It tells me who actually owns your time. Your clients. Your team. Your inbox. And the brutal truth? More discipline won't fix...
Life Mastery: Flexibility, Real Relationships, and AI Reality
21 lessons on life, love, and everything that makes us human with @Markmanson 00:00 The #1 Skill In Life 01:10 Cognitive Flexibility Matters 01:23 Over-Indexing Explained 02:00 Anxiety = Compressed Uncertainty 06:28 State vs. Trait Confidence 07:08 Can't Plan Your Way There 08:19 Convenience vs. Significance 10:43 Call...
Baby Hare Awakens Workaholic, Rekindles Her Wild Soul
The moving story of how a helpless baby hare helped a workaholic woman wake up from the trance of near-living and rewild her soul https://t.co/yBn8omsEpm
Manage 95% Meticulously, Spend 5% Freely
The 95/5 Rule @wguidara uses for time and money: Manage 95% like a maniac, then spend the last 5% foolishly. Search "Nathan Barry Show" to watch the full episode. https://t.co/wQjl7Gaz9p
Positivity and Gratitude Compound Success over Time
Key to winning: Choose to be positive and grateful. Then, just keep at it. Time is the great compounder and will do the rest. So many people just don’t have the discipline to stay positive and grateful. Then time compounds the...
Anxiety Can Boost or Sabotage Performance—Learn Why
Does anxiety help you perform better or does it worsen everything? Join me with anxiety expert Jud Brewer (@judbrewer), a physician & neuroscientist who studies a fresh approach to anxiety. https://t.co/Tb8fhWH1QJ https://t.co/RMOTYPjbHT