Stop Fearing Judgment: They Don’t Care, nor Matter
2 realizations that helped me overcome the fear of being judged: • No one is thinking about me nearly as much as I think • And if they do judge me, I don't want to be friends with them anyway Don't let the imaginary opinions of people you don't even like hold you back.
Your Identity Endures When Roles Fade Away
Four days until Check the Thread is released. There are moments in life when the title changes, the room changes, the assignment changes, and the mirror asks a deeper question: Who are you when the thing you were known for is no...
Commit Fully to What You Truly Desire
Who else is going all in for the thing they want? #growth #energy #courage #mindset
Discipline Outlasts Motivation: Show Up, Build Confidence
Discipline is doing what needs to be done long after motivation leaves. Most men are waiting to feel ready. Disciplined men move anyway. The early mornings. The hard conversations. The workouts nobody claps for. The promises you keep to yourself. That’s what builds confidence. That’s what raises your...
Constraints Turned Flash Gordon Into Star Wars
Check the link in my bio for more more info on my new book, Inside the Box, in which I share science and stories that show how constraints can make you more creative, productive, and satisfied. (This video comes from...
Ego‑free Risk Drives Real Alpha and Growth
There’s a lot of alpha in putting your ego aside by being willing to be cringe, willing to fail in public, willing to ask for what you want and face rejection, etc.
Curiosity Delays Success, Extends Artistic Peak
The curious don’t peak early. That’s actually good news. An economist charted the value of paintings throughout artists’ careers. What he found was surprising. Some did their best work early in their careers. Some peaked late. The first group didn’t achieve success faster...
Today's Small Steps Build Tomorrow's Big Success
Your life is not going to change overnight, but you can control what you do today- work out, pray, read your Bible, learn something new. Stack enough of those days and thins will change… your confidence, your leadership, your business, your...
Focus on One Goal, Give It Everything
You'd be surprised how much you can win at life if you just choose something and attack it. Not 10 things. One thing. With everything you have.
Constraints Spark Clarity: Build Better by Excluding
Before building Nest, Tony Fadell gave the team a literal box. The packaging became a constraint that forced ruthless clarity. A good project starts by deciding what does not belong. Link in bio for more info and links for my new book, Inside...
Embrace Beginner Mindset: Stay Curious, Ask Questions
You have to start somewhere. Don’t be afraid to embrace the fundamentals. Don’t be afraid to lean into that beginners mindset. Don’t be afraid to be humble enough to ask questions. The fear of being judged will hold you back. Stay...
Success Requires Consistency, Not Special Talent
Tom Brady: To be successful at anything, the truth is, you do not have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren not: consistent, determined and willing to work for it. No shortcuts. https://t.co/OHfLxo1q1M
Your Voice Holds More Power Than You Think
Here’s a reminder for you: You have more power and ability to change the world than you are giving yourself credit for. Use that voice of yours. 👏
Creativity Needs Discipline, Not Late‑Night Vices
I reject the premise that creative people do "better work" by waiting to be inspired, drinking alcohol, smoking weed, staying up late into the night, etc. There would be higher-quality art in the world if more creatives treated themselves like...
Create Something That Outlives You
"The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that does." — Chuck Palahniuk What are you creating today?
Authentic Self-Trust Means Dropping Perception Management
This takes real self-trust. Not “I don’t care what anyone thinks.” More like: I am not here to harm anyone. I am also not here to hide. At some point you stop trying to manage the perception. You ship yourself.
Find the Environment that Fuels Your Genius
I've said it a few times and I'll say it again: Go where your genius can be most rapidly developed and most keenly felt. Where is that for you?
Two Hours Daily Turns Year Into Transformation
If you spent 2 hours a day for 12 months: Learning your craft. Building your offer. Making it public. Making mistakes. Learning. Experimenting. Trying again. Iterating. And committing. You'd be unrecognizable But most won't. Because 2 hours feels like nothing And 12 months feels...
Try a 3‑Month Break to Test Your Dependencies
The 3 month rule. Whatever you’re thinking you may be dependent on, see if you can go 3 months without it That’s how you can liberate yourself from the dependency Or you may discover that the dependency is stronger than you thought In...
Optimism and Drive Are Contagious—Choose Your Circle Wisely
One of the most important lessons of my happened in my early twenties. I learned that that optimism and drive are extremely contagious. And so are complaining and negativity. My eyes were opened to this when I moved to San Francisco after...
Stop Changing Others, Invest Energy in Your Own Life
It's not on you to change the other people in your life. Your frustration is wasted energy. Re-focus that energy on creating a remarkable life for you.
Design a Business Model That Prioritizes Passion and Balance
The ultimate business model: Wake up. Have a moment for yourself. Sweat. Work on problems that genuinely interest you. Get paid more than enough. Have time left over. Learn. Spend time with loved ones. Anything less is negotiable.
Imagine a Better Future to Break Anxiety Loops
Whenever I feel anxious, I ask myself this question: What if everything works out better than I’ve ever imagined? It’s easy to get caught in a doom loop about the future. Force yourself to see the unlimited potential. The future...
Small Dreams Demand More Courage Than Grand Ambitions
Small Dreams Are Dangerous Small dreams require more courage than big. Big dreams enable sophisticated procrastination. Small dreams are dangerous because delay sounds ridiculous. Don’t worry about Everest until you climb the hill behind your house. https://t.co/MioN6ZfYvR
Let Go of These 10 Habits for True Happiness
10 Things To Let Go Of To Become A Happier Person, According To Charlie Munger https://t.co/hdHEPDA7Co
Breakthroughs Come From Consistent Repetition, Not Luck
Harsh truth: You don’t have a luck problem. You have a repetition problem. Most breakthroughs come after boring consistency.
Learn to Upgrade Yourself: The Ultimate Upgrade
Had a conversation with @MaxMckeown that kept folding back on itself in the best way. Loops, space, metaplasticity, and why the upgrade you need most is learning how to upgrade. https://t.co/rjmLt2W6q2 https://t.co/eXb6KiAPBw
Aim Bigger: Live Beyond Small, Settling Passions
I'll drop my TOP ONE quote that has directed how I take action and live my life. This is from Nelson Mandela, where he said: ✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥—𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬...
Cut Distractions, Protect Purpose, Choose Growth over Comfort
If they’re pulling you away from your purpose, that’s your sign 👀 The right people add to your life‼️ They don’t subtract from your ambition, your goals, or your peace ✨ and once you SEE it? you can’t unsee it 💀 so now...
Prioritize Duty Before Desire for Success
The 1 rule highly successful people follow: Do what you need to do before you do what you want to do.
Execution Beats New Ideas: Focus on What You're Doing
Daily reminder to self: You don't need any new business ideas You need to better execute the ideas you're already working on
Quiet Writing Beats Digital Noise for Intentional Productivity
In a world full of notifications, there’s something powerful about slowing down with pen and paper. The quiet scratch of a fountain pen. The feel of genuine leather. The focus that comes when your thoughts aren’t competing with pop-ups and...
Same Effort, Choose 10% over 1% Improvement
You can make your current thing 1% better, or a new thing that's 10% better. It's the same amount of work.
Ask “What’s over There?” To Curb Phone Habit
A surprisingly effective question for reducing social media addiction is, What's over there? Next time you reach for your phone, say it: What's over there? What do you hope to find over there? Most of the time you won't have a good...
Constraints Spark Better Ideas Than Unlimited Resources
We think more resources lead to better ideas. The research shows the opposite. When options are limited, your brain stops coasting and starts searching. If you want a better solution, give yourself less to work with. Link in bio for more info and links...
Guard These 8 Essentials for True Freedom
Underrated life hack: defend these 8 things ruthlessly 1. Time in nature 2. Saying no 3. Great hires 4. No meetings 5. Deep sleep 6. Do not disturb mode 7. Controlling your schedule 8. Spontaneous adventures Freedom is the real measure of success
Your Unseen Effort Is About to Pay Off
Passing the phone to the person who’s been doing the work in silence… The early mornings. The hard conversations. The discipline. The faith. The setbacks nobody saw. Your season is coming. Claim it below.👇
Saying Yes More Often Unlocks Success
It's super important that people start saying yes more often. Way too many of you say no without ever even trying. People defaulting into no or that I won't like this or this won't work for me is the biggest...
Redefine Masculinity: Embrace Emotion, Style, and New Roles
You don’t have to subscribe to this limiting view of masculinity - It’s OK to experiment with your style (doesn’t make you “gay”) - Talking about your feelings opens up powers you cannot anticipate — connection, ownership, and deep growth.I wasn’t...
Start Now, Embrace Gaps, Seek Help, Keep Going
No one is ever completely “ready” for something difficult that they’ve never done before. So: Just start. But also: You know you’ll run into gaps, so realize that along the way, back off, get help, then get back to it.
Embrace “Good Enough” Over All‑Or‑Nothing Fitness
Imagine if we approached everything in our lives with the all-or-nothing mentality - yet that’s what so many of us do with our fitness and health. 😅 Let good enough be good enough 🫶💛
One Habit Away: Transform Your Life Today
I've spent my career studying the science of habits and the research is clear — any habit can be created, any habit can be changed, and you have the power to become exactly who you want to be. The life...
Team Success Starts with Personal Growth, Not Just Work
I tell my team to work harder on themselves than on their jobs. Because the best version of the team comes from the best version of YOU.
Commit to Start Now, Perfection Can Wait
Just get started. You don't need to be excellent day one. You don't need perfection in the first year. You just need to make the commitment to doing it. Start in private. Shine in public.
Ten Lessons to Reignite Your Stalled Career
10 LESSONS THAT WILL UN-FUCK YOUR CAREER. Ten years ago, I hit a dead end. These lessons helped me get my confidence back. Tell me which is the hardest lesson you’ve learned: ➡️➡️➡️
Fear of Judgment Blocks Our Deepest Ambitions
I'm convinced that the fear of judgement and being disliked are two of the biggest reasons people don't achieve their deepest ambitions.
True Creativity Thrives when We Abandon Zero‑sum Competition
The highest form of creativity is retiring from zero-sum games where you must "compete" for a finite supply of winnings, and instead, giving yourself permission to create games where you—and other people—can all win.
Your Strength Grows with the Person You Become
Your strength isn’t defined by your circumstances, it’s shaped by who you’re becoming. So commit to investing in your growth and take a step into the future you deserve. 💪
Track Emotions, Not Just Trades, to Gain Edge
Your setups aren’t the problem… your emotions are 😳📊 If your journal only tracks entries, exits, and P&L, you’re missing the MOST important edge in trading. In this video, I break down how emotional journaling helps expose revenge trading, greed, impatience, and...
True Progress Is Mastering a Faster Comeback
Most people think the goal is to stay steady all the time. It isn’t. You will lose your footing. Everyone does. That is not the problem. The skill is coming back. The work is learning how to come back faster.