Success Comes From Years of Unglamorous, Consistent Hard Work
What most of the successful people I know have in common: They worked hard doing something that wasn't fun for 5+ years. Many times 10-20+ yrs. They started out trading their time for money. They did things that weren’t scalable. Many of them offered services to start. They all had to talk to people to generate sales. Most of the time this was face to face. They weren't afraid to sell themselves or their ideas. They didn’t take a lot of risk early on. They grew modestly and sustainably year after year. 5-10 years in was when the cashflow really started to pile up. They didn't chase their passion at all. They chased an obvious opportunity to make money today. They did all of the boring and common sense things you'd expect for a really long time. They worked in a traditional industry that was not sexy and had been around for years. They didn't try to reinvent the wheel.
Productiveness Beats Productivity When Aligned With Meaning
I’ve been circling this idea for years—that productiveness matters more than productivity. @Markmanson gave it sharper language in our conversation: effort is a double-edged sword. It only works when you’re aligned with something that actually matters. https://t.co/hO8IE82hBH https://t.co/1b7twZfos1
Take Control: Make Your Environment Work for You
All self-improvement advice can be summed up simply: Stop letting life just happen to you. "I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." -Frank Cosello, "The Departed
Great Bosses Empower, Protect, and Lead by Example
The bosses we remember: 1 told us our work mattered 2 opened career doors 3 defended us when we needed it 4 recognized and rewarded us 5 developed us as leaders 6 inspired us to stretch higher 7 led by example 8 provided us a safe space to...
Choosing Hard Work Over Easy Money Shapes Future Generations
Many times in my life, I could have taken the easy route and easy money. Instead, I chose to build and do hard things. Maybe a weakness, maybe strength. All in all, it's worth working on hard things that create...
Leaders Must Confront Misaligned Employees During Organizational Revamps
“When you’re revamping the performance, talent, culture, and entrenched ways of working in a team/org., some incumbent employees may just not fit the bill. Any leader worth their salt must address the issue unequivocally.” 📌 https://t.co/gNw3MlEKqF #leadership #management #HR https://t.co/B4Cpz54bDj
Gratitude Shines Brightest in Moments of Loss
"Having gratitude matters most when you feel you’ve lost something, not when everything is going your way." When You Feel Lost, Gratitude Helps You Find Your Way https://t.co/EtZN1aGDEh https://t.co/yvaylqyjGU
Overtalking During Critique Signals Avoidance, Not Listening
The individual who overtalks you every time you are offering constructive critique is ensuring the feedback never lands. That is avoidance with the volume turned up. It reveals a lot. Pay attention
Great Coaches Prioritize Development over Winning Outcomes
A coaches job is to develop people That's the secret to the great coaches Their job isn't winning. That's an effect Why? Obsessive focus on the outcome shifts your motivation & perspective. You stop seeing athletes as people & you treat them accordingly....
Build Unstealable Advantage Through Unshakable Internal Beliefs
The most durable advantages are the ones no one can confiscate. Titles can be taken. Markets can shift. Skills can get outdated. But the beliefs you build - about who you are, what you can learn, and how you respond under pressure - travel...
Master Regulation to Turn Emotion Into Purposeful Action
Regulation is the skill, not the destination. Emotional fitness is the ability to move into a state of being that translates into purposeful action. Learn to be in a state where you are useful.
Document Your Actions Now to Save Future Hours
1/You won’t remember what you did. Not next week. Not next month. Write. It. Down. It will save your future self hours—days. https://t.co/cVaQojFIi8
Stop Complaining, Start Acting for a Better Life
REAL TALK: far too many people would rather complain (and makeup excuses) than take the action that would make their life better. Don’t be one of those people.
Beyond Paychecks: Meaning Drives Workplace Happiness
Research shows that once you earn enough to meet your basic needs, additional money doesn't boost your happiness all that much. What matters more is finding meaning in what you do each day. We often chase the wrong rewards,...
Limitless Ambition: From Olympic Cycling to Motorsport
Sir @ChrisHoy is such an inspiration. He's a cycling legend with 7 Olympic medals and after 'retiring' he started a whole 2nd career in motorsport racing, became a best-selling author, and founded his charity project, @Tour_de_4. I’m so inspired by...
Prioritize Speed: Build, Earn, Respond Faster, Not Recklessly
7 more work mantras that have served me well: 1. Speed is king Your goal as an entrepreneur is to: • Build things faster • Collect cash faster • Answer questions faster • Respond to people faster This does not mean act recklessly. But it does mean questioning...
Show Up Daily: Exercise Fuels Reset, Ideas, Progress
People talk a lot about morning routines, time blocking, structured days. That's never been me. What I do have is sport, every single day. Bouldering, gym, running, cycling, tennis in summer. Not as a strategy. I just genuinely need it. Climbing fully turns...
Master Life Transitions: Rituals Turn Change Into Meaning
The kind folks at @NPR's @hereandnow asked me to answer 4 Questions About How to Master Lifequakes and Find New Meaning. "Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Maybe it’s a breakup or divorce, a serious health diagnosis, or job loss. Whatever...
Prioritizing Time Over Money Increases Happiness, Research Shows
Learn what research says about why a focus on time over money can boost your happiness: https://t.co/SjjrACUqvF https://t.co/33xGxHVBZD
True Flex: Deep Focus Beats Constant Hustle
The real flex isn’t hustling and working harder. It’s being able to sit down, focus deeply and finish what matters.
True Leadership Builds Systems, Not Burnout Medals
Hustle culture doesn’t burn you out. It burns you out and then hands you a MEDAL for it. Heart centered leadership was never about working less. It was about building systems where SURVIVAL MODE is never the baseline. One culture celebrates your resilience. The other...
Selling My Guitars to Fund My Dream Business
I was on a 4 hour drive with 4 guitars in the back, and tears in my eyes: I'd handed in my notice, and cash was tight. But, I was determined to fund my family through what I knew would be a...
Doing Good Brings Your Best Self Forward
When you focus on doing good, you bring your best self to the table every time. 🙏 Keep this in mind.... 💙 #WednesdayThoughts #character #mindset #Health https://t.co/tEIqSIsIN1
Clinician Sabbaticals: Rare, Reserved, and Hard‑Earned
A palliative care physician asked her institution for a three-month sabbatical. They told her to come back in 10 years. So she resigned her full-time job to take the time anyway, then negotiated a part-time return. She had to dismantle...
Transform Draining Meetings in Just Five Minutes
You don’t aspire to lead life-sucking meetings. Bad habits are never intentional. You’re so busy doing things that you don’t take time to improve the way you do things. Constant hurry ignites frustration. Fix meetings in 5 minutes. https://t.co/KzbiauIY5N
Consistent Financial Habits Outperform Raw Intelligence
Why habits matter more than brilliance Good financial habits beat intelligence over time. #MoneyMindset #LongTermThinking https://t.co/fYbdmA3XQt
Forge Your Own Path, Avoid the Imitation Trap
Master and Apprentice The perils of imitation and the discipline of making your own path https://t.co/JTphNs0tse
Destructive Thoughts: Envy, Resentment, Revenge, and Self‑pity.
“Envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought.” — Charlie Munger #charliemunger #success #motivation
Focus on Priorities, or Lose Effectiveness and Mojo
“If you squander your time and brain horsepower foolishly, rather than focusing on the important things that will move you toward your career aspirations, you’re damaging your personal effectiveness and negating your mojo.” — #CareerDreamstoSuccess #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/T4ocGEqBFg
Mentoring: The Untold Shortcut to Career Success
👀🤷🏽♀️✴️ Do you have a mentor? Mentoring is the shortcut to career success. This is what no one tells you ▶️ https://t.co/6w4LYTFBuM via @YouTube #mentoring #career #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment
Design Your Retirement Identity Before It Fades
Retiring? What now? No one really talks about this part. Not the money… but the days after. I saw it firsthand. The uncertainty. The silence. The sudden question: “Who am I without my work?” Some people slow down… and slowly fade. Others? They start something new… and...
Only One ‘Productive’ Type Actually Moves Forward
Three types of productive people. They all look like they have it together. They all seem “on top of things.” They all look… productive. But only one is actually moving forward. The difference isn’t obvious. It’s hidden in what they choose to do… and what they...
Your Problem Isn't Time, It's Priorities
Harsh truth: You don’t have a time problem. You have a priority problem. More hours won’t fix what poor focus created.
Rejection Fuels Growth: Divine Timing Brings Opportunities
From December - March I wasn't compensated for my work in Miami Art Week, I was rejected for 2 residencies, 1 major proposal for ATL, 2 Job opportunities, rejected from Grad School and had to turn down a gallery job,...
Progress Often Feels Like Setback Before Success
Growth often looks worse before it looks better. A Rubik’s cube can seem more scrambled in the middle of a solve, even when the solver is getting closer. https://t.co/6DTF7kZqZb
Investing in Yourself Unlocks New Possibilities and Confidence
I actually remember the first time I invested in myself… I genuinely thought I was being irresponsible. Like, you want me to spend money to go to a conference? For what 😭 It literally took pulling teeth to get me there....
Leaders Must Embrace Intellectual Humility Amid Uncertainty
I cannot stress enough - if you want to meet the moment as a leader today you MUST build some intellectual humility. We are all guessing about the future - some more educated than others but no one knows....
Stop Worrying, Embrace Life, Learning, and Growth
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...
Early Routines and Minimal Distractions Drive My Productivity
I am most productive with this system: - 5:30 AM wake up - Light mobility & cardio - 4 hours of focused writing - No phone usage in the morning - Only espresso & water until 11 AM - Meetings & calls only one day per...
Embrace Feelings, Let Go, Keep Moving Forward
Let It Go...Just Let It Go https://t.co/zX7Q2yt0Zv Life throws situations at us that we can’t turn off in our heads. Recognizing these feelings helps us understand ourselves and keeps us moving forward. @fsonnenberg https://t.co/IW8O8vk4Nr
Feeling Worse? It’s Actually Emotional Growth
Things that make you feel like you are getting worse, but are actually a sign you're learning how to regulate your emotions.
Measure Sales by Revenue per Hour, Not Activities
I measure my selling day in revenue per hour. My blended target is $3,000 per hour, and on prospecting specifically I push for $10,400. Most salespeople track activities: calls made, emails sent, meetings booked. Those are inputs, and inputs don't pay your mortgage. Revenue...
Stay the Course: Overwhelm Fades, Success Awaits
Don’t quit too early. I know it may seem too overwhelming right now, but trust me… it’s worth it. Crush it friend 👊💯
Stop Seeking More Info—Choose Courage over Fear
You likely don’t need more information. You need to remember all the reasons to overcome whatever fear or friction holding you back from applying what you already know. Less content, more courage.
Meditation Uncovers the Innate Stillness Within You
Meditation is not about adding some thing. It’s about discovering what is already there - inside yourself - silence, stillness, awareness, peace. These qualities flow from that non-action part of you that "just is." Meditation is the great uncovering. https://t.co/LOm0U71gAs
Uncontacted Tribes Reveal Secrets of Trust and Status
What can uncontacted tribes teach us about trust, status, and connection? Psychologist Guillaume Dulude treks into the wild to find out. Notes https://jordanharbinger.com/1318 Apple https://buff.ly/tPMb9Cf Spotify https://buff.ly/wCRqgBj Overcast https://buff.ly/Z1IRuIG
Even Giants Can Pivot: Nokia’s Tire‑to‑phone Transformation
Nokia was a tire company before it became a phone company. A company is just a group of like-minded people on a mission. Nothing holds you back from becoming anything you want to be. The question is CAN you pivot?
Authentic Intent Drives Unlimited Impact, Says Oprah
It was wonderful to share the stage with @Oprah at this year’s @youtube Creator Summit and watch her inspire the next generation of storytellers. As Oprah built a global media empire, she stayed true to her roots: authenticity and trust....
Live by Your Own Moral Compass, Not Audience
Do not do things that you know are morally wrong. Not because someone is watching, but because you are. Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself. You will always know. —Naval Ravikant (@naval)
Scary Tasks Are Signals You Must Act Now
The biggest lesson that I have to keep reminding myself: If there's something you know you should do, but it scares you, it means you REALLY HAVE TO DO IT ASAP. True for everything from hitting "publish", checking the bank balance, scheduling...