Reliability Beats Talent: Show Up When You Promise
How to get ahead of 99% of people: Show up when you say you will
Prioritize Genius Growth, Skip the Bullshit
Life taught me to stop focusing on bullshit. Go only where your genius can be rapidly developed.
Herzog's Guide: Creative Self‑Reliance Pays Off
Werner Herzog on creativity, self-reliance, and how to make a living doing what you love https://t.co/M5IPptCgXL
Start Believing, Acting, and Resting to Grow
A few things you need to start doing: Start believing in yourself Start asking the right questions Start giving yourself a chance Start implementing what you learn Start making videos before you’re ready Start incorporating rest into your routine
Rushing Kills Results; Patience Reveals the Point
Everyone wants “it” too fast … and in that desire for “fast” they fuck it all up and miss the “point” #patience #perspective #garyvee
Your Happiness Multiplies when You Define Your Own Worth
A rule that will 10x your happiness: don't let external forces tell you if something was worth it or not.
Dismissed for “No Imagination”? Prove Them Wrong
Walt Disney was told he “lacked imagination” and got fired from a newspaper job. Imagine agreeing with that voice and stopping there.
Don’t Trade Health and Freedom for Money and Status
There are at least 4 types of wealth: - Financial wealth (money) - Social wealth (status) - Time wealth (freedom) - Physical wealth (health) Be wary of jobs that lure you in with 1 and 2, but rob you of 3 and 4.
Morning Workouts Spark Healthier Eating, Spending, and Productivity
Some habits don't just change one behavior, they change everything. People who exercise in the morning tend to eat better, spend less, and procrastinate less, without even trying to. https://t.co/QQnh85Abde
Build Mental Toughness in 14 Free Daily Lessons
We all face pressure. We all need resilience. We need to develop our mental game. It's hard to do. That's why I created a FREE 14 day course on mental toughness. A new video every day explaining a key concept that helps you...
Mentors Prepare; You Must Stay Ready
Your mentors may get you prepared, but they cannot keep you ready. —Tim Cook https://t.co/UnUPBpd1rR
Thinkies World Congress II Launches Global Creative Community
Announcing Thinkies World Congress II May 20, 2026 at 0800 PDT. Thinkies are creative habits to unstick stuck thinking. I began collecting them to answer the frequent question, "How did you think of that?" Now we have almost 100 Thinkies...
Stop Catastrophe Thinking: Focus on Specific Behaviors
Catastrophe thinking is one of the most expensive habits a high performer can have. The moment you globalize one mistake into “I’ll NEVER succeed,” you’ve lost. Your brain needs specificity, not tragedy. Next time, ask: What’s the actual behavior I need...
Even at 71, She Crushes Burpees—Stay Motivated
Transparency moment- went back to my workout class after a 2-month hiatus. I get really unmotivated sometimes. Class was HARD and full of all the things I hate lol- lunges and burpees. But my workout buddy today was a 71-year-old...
No Speed Without Mileage: Denial Won’t Boost 5Ks
Thinking you can run fast in anything 5k or more without putting in serious time/mileage is bathing in a river called denial.
Seek Real Challenges to Feel Truly Alive
We need to feel alive. To challenge ourselves in meaningful tasks. In a world that numbs us out and pushes us to superficial feeling, we need deep, real experiences. An essay on the magic of doing real things in the real...
Four‑Minute Mile Proved Limits Are Mindset, Not Biology
I think about this story a lot. Roger Bannister, a 25-year-old British medical student, shattered one of athletics' most entrenched psychological barriers in 1954 by running a mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds despite widespread belief among doctors and coaches that...
Embrace Feedback to Continuously Evolve and Thrive
One of the most beautiful things about life is that we are constantly evolving and learning. With effort, we can continue to grow and become better and better at our job and in our relationships. If we are open to...
Daily Reading Compounds: 3,000 Hours Transforms Life
I read for 30-60 minutes every day for 10 years. That's roughly 3,000 hours of skill building. While others scrolled Instagram. While others watched Netflix. While others complained about their manager. I compounded. You can't read every day for 5 years and NOT wake up to...
Bet on Yourself: Risk Outpaces Comfort Zone
It makes sense to take risks. Your comfort zone guarantees failure. But every risk is a chance to win. I’d rather bet on myself than guarantee a loss.
Stop App‑hopping; Adopt a Repeatable Productivity System
Downloaded another productivity app? Yeah… that’s not the solution. Switching tools feels like progress but nothing actually gets done. What you need isn’t more apps. You need a system that works. Collect what’s on your mind Organise what matters Do what’s scheduled Simple. Repeatable. No chaos. Try the COD Method...
Growth Demands Leaving Comfort Behind
You cannot step into the greatest version of yourself while you're still clinging to comfort.
Unconscious Self‑Sabotage Undermines Confidence and Preparation
In today’s edition of The Psychology Lab, I discuss the phenomenon of ‘psyching yourself out’ and how our unconscious mind can lead us to self-sabotage by messing with our confidence and preparation. https://t.co/222FEdOoqu
Failure Repeatedly Fuels Success, Says Michael Jordan
I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. 26 times I have been trusted to take the game's winning shot and missed. I have failed over and over and over again in...
True Focus Means Tackling One Essential Task
Most people have no idea what 'focus' is. And so they stay lost. Does it mean you shoot lasers out your eyes? Nah dude. Focus is only this: One essential thing at a time.
Master Discipline: Ignore Mood, Follow Your Plan
“One of the most underrated skills you can learn is the ability to ignore your mood and stick to the plan.”
Systems, Not Goals, Drive Consistent Success
Goals are for people who care about winning once. Systems are for people who care about winning repeatedly. —James Clear
Climb Your Career Mountain Now, Not Tomorrow
Are you being a “mountain climber” with your 2026 career goals? Or will you end up saying “Tomorrow” or pretending the mountain wasn’t there to be conquered? 💡 https://t.co/Jsel1OT2dt #careeradvice #personaleffectiveness #personaldevelopment https://t.co/PsqXBOfhmk
Human Standards Beat Winning Obsession for Championship Teams
It might surprise you… but the coach with the most national championship wins in men's college basketball history was NOT obsessed with winning. Don Yaeger was legendary college basketball coach John Wooden’s mentee for 12 years. He was lucky enough...
Buy Time, Not Things: Spend Money to Gain Freedom
How can I throw money at this problem? How can I “waste” money to improve the quality of my life? One of Dan Sullivan’s sayings is: “If you’ve got enough money to solve the problem, you don’t have the problem.”...
Rediscover Self: Prioritize Being Over Constant Doing
For so many of us, doing and achieving has replaced being and living. Now more than ever, we need to articulate our values and rediscover our deepest selves. https://t.co/mBvr8utLQS
Know Your Starting Point to Accelerate Success
At 25, I was broke, working a job I hated, and had zero idea what to build. These 4 questions could've cut a decade off my journey. 1. Where are you actually starting from? Not where you want to be. Where you...
Great Leadership Rests on Physical Health and Recovery
Perseverance erodes under chronic fatigue. Self-belief becomes fragile when the nervous system is dysregulated. Execution slows when recovery is poor. Leadership presence disappears when someone is running on empty. The psychological architecture of a great leader sits on top of a...
Start Small, Act Early, Begin Your Journey
"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu 🌺 #Tuesday #tuesdaymotivations #quote #JoyTrain https://t.co/7UuDuTOPsr
You Must Evolve to Complete Your Journey
The person who starts the journey can't finish it. You have to become someone new along the way.
Research Shows Nicotine May Boost Cognition, Guard Against Parkinson's
The New York Times mentioned me in an article about nicotine. They're skeptical. Here's what they didn't include... Dr. Paul Newhouse at Vanderbilt ran controlled trials showing nicotine improved concentration and cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. Peer-reviewed, published...
Self‑Anger Sparks Insight and Growth in Coaching
When a client gets angry at himself for a setback, it is an integral part of the process & it creates opportunities for insight & improvement.
Lead Well: Self‑Care, Embrace Failure, Prioritize Family
3 reflections from this speaker on leadership: —If you want to be a good leader for others, you have to learn to take care of yourself —Be willing to fail more and take more risks, because if you want to get better...
Creativity Boosts Investment Judgment Beyond Pure Numbers
Most people think business is just numbers. That’s a mistake. Creativity sharpens judgment. Photography, music, editing, they make me a better investor. If you ignore that, you’re limiting your upside. https://t.co/sPePBRMKSD
Copying Classics Reveals Your Unique Writing Voice
Hunter S. Thompson copied The Great Gatsby by hand "to see what it felt like to write a great American novel." And his own style was completely different. Just shows how useful it can be to study and try other styles, in...
Persistence on What Matters Beats Others' Quitting
My biggest advantage has been that I've kept going on the things that matter when most others quit.
Make Walking Your Default: 15‑20k Steps Daily
A simple identity and habit I've embodied recently: (It completely changed my life) I became a step maxxer. 15-20k steps per day MINIMUM. Walking should become your default activity if you are not actively producing something. Elite for endorphins. Elite for creative thinking. Elite for body composition. The...
Decision over Information: Choose, Don’t Just Consume
The information-age trap: You think you need to learn more You actually need to decide more Information is infinite Time isn't.
You Can Reinvent Yourself at Any Moment
Remember: the person you are right now is not the person you have to remian. You can become a new person anytime you choose
Three Words to Your 18‑Year‑Old Self
You are able to meet your 18 year old self, you’re allowed 3 words. What would you say? ⬇️
We’re All Stuck on the ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’ Loop
The ultimate problem with humans: procrastination. How many times have you clicked 'Remind me tomorrow' this week? Tell me the struggle.
Enjoy the Boring, Boost Your Productivity Dramatically
You'd be a lot more productive if you found a way to enjoy boring things.
Distinguish Musts From Shoulds to Reclaim Energy
Your life quietly shifts the moment you stop treating everything as equally urgent. Not everything is a must. Some things are just shoulds wearing a loud costume. When you get clear on the difference, decisions get lighter, your calendar breathes, and your energy...
Evening Curiosity Beats Midday Brain Fatigue
the audacity of my brain to want to learn something new at 10pm when it refused to retain anything at 2pm
Ask “Should?” Before Asking “Can?”
“They were so preoccupied with whether they could do something, but they never asked if they should“