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 a dental appointment...
Speak to One, Connect with All Through Eye Contact
Eye contact is the first step in the public speaking conversation. I define good eye contact as conversational eye contact. I genuinely consider myself speaking to one person at a time. When you’re truly connected with one person, everyone in...
Five Key Areas for a Balanced, Fulfilling Life
There are five things you can focus on in your life that will help you lead a balanced and fulfilling life. https://t.co/BWmNyPrCL2
Guard Your Cognitive Fitness Against Digital Distractions
Feeling drained at work? Maybe it’s time to protect your “cognitive fitness.” Our digital environments are making it harder for us to think and concentrate. According to Deep Work author, Cal Newport, we need “a full revolution in defense of thinking,” one...
Founders Can Thrive By Leaving Work at 5
In my 20’s, I used to work on Wall Street. People my age now (45) said they were working 70, 80, 90 hours a week for their families…but all their families actually wanted was their presence. They didn’t understand why their...
Ethical, Measurable Goals Curb Recklessness and Build Skills
Goals and plans are powerful because they keep a guy from behaving recklessly. At the very least, they force him to act in a way that gets him closer to his goals than further away from them. That’s one of my...
Silicon Valley Thrived by Uniting Dismissed Entrepreneurs
Why did Silicon Valley succeed? Because it united all the entrepreneurs who were told by society they couldn't change the world. https://t.co/6X6WBHo1jI
One Scorecard, 45 Minutes, Multiple Companies
I run multiple companies from a single scorecard… …in under 45 minutes a week. I used to work 100-hour weeks. Always in meetings. Always the bottleneck. Till I learned my businesses run better without me in the weeds. That’s why I created...
Act Despite Doubt: Growth Comes From Courageous Starts
Courage isn’t certainty—it’s action despite doubt. Trying a new process, speaking up, testing an idea that might fail… that’s where growth happens. You don’t need perfect timing. Start, learn, and build confidence along the way. 💥 https://t.co/AOCrr7Oyjc
Your Response Matters More than Any Setback
“Bad things happen to everybody. It’s not about the bad decision you made or the bad thing that happened to you; it’s what you do after that.” — Cathy Lanier Listen to my interview with Cathy Lanier: https://t.co/zxvxzw4szM
Two Minutes of Breathing Builds Lasting Calm
One to two minutes of focused breathing is enough to relax your mind and body. If done multiple times a day, you'll experience cumulative effects, as you imprint your nervous system neurologically for calm, balance, and clarity. #mindfulness https://t.co/5xzi4v1Nby
Choose Your New Season, Embrace Fresh Beginnings
You remember that feeling of a brand new beginning? That whole world is about to change feeling? You can HAVE that again. But you have to CHOOSE it. Decide the new season. Embrace the new level. Step into the next era of...
Read Daily, Even on Cloudy Days, to Succeed
For anyone starting their reading journey, keep this quote by Paulo Coelho in mind: “If you only walk on sunny days, you'll never reach your destination.” Success comes from showing up consistently, even when it's hard. Read every day, build the habit.
Embrace Uncertainty: Trust Intuition and Act Fast
People struggle making decisions without realizing that even if they think it through carefully, deeply, and smartly, many times they can't control many of the other variables and they won't know the outcome. This concept that you will 'definitely know'...
Turn Every Problem Into a Progress Opportunity
My life got a lot better when I viewed every problem as an opportunity for progress. Flight delay? Time to flex the patience muscle Rude service worker? Time to flex the empathy muscle Unexpected fire at work? Time to flex the problem-solving muscle Instant...
Turn Off Your Brain, Just Act and Accelerate
How much more progress would you make if you just turned your brain off? Just turn it off. What if you stopped thinking about the work and just DID IT instead? What if you got out of your own way?...
Walk, Sun, Water: Simple Antidote to Overwhelm
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? More work usually isn't the answer. Take your cute self and your water bottle outside for a walk. Habit stack—you might need a solid dose of movement, sunshine, fresh air and H2O.
Speak Life: Replace Negativity with Empowering Words
Your tongue is the steering wheel of your life. Stop saying "I'm too old," "nothing works for me," "I can't catch a break," or "I can't do this." Start saying "thank you God," "I will figure it out," "this will...
Turn AI Learning Into a 10‑Minute Daily Habit
"I keep meaning to really dig into AI, but I can't seem to find the time. I'm just so busy." If that sounds like you, @yourgirlhils and I made something just for you. Introducing the Couch-to-5K for AI—a free, fun, 30-day program...
Quiet the Mind, Let the Body Take the Lead
I was supposed to be watching that day. Not competing. But after the meet the floor was ours. Someone said try a double front flip off the mini tramp. I stood at the end of the runway, and my brain took...
From Humble Majority to 80% Self‑Important: Cultural Shift
Do you think you're an important person? In 1952, only 12% of Americans said yes. By 1990, that number was 80%. Keep in mind that this is before Millennials and Gen Z could answer that survey. Historian and generations expert...
One Small Habit Beats Overhauling Everything
Trying to change everything at once leads nowhere. Choose one small habit and give your full attention to it. Let it grow over time 🌱 #habits #focus #growth #simpleliving #buildhabits https://t.co/dgn7zSRVA2
Winning Requires Relaxed Concentration, Not Over‑Trying
Books are my go-to distraction when submerged in ice baths for a testicle-punishing 10 to 15 minutes. One night, the flavor du jour was The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. One passage stopped me in my tracks a...
Procrastination Shortens Work Time, Boosts Efficiency
if i procrastinate on starting a project that has a firm deadline, then i'm just reducing the amount of time i will spend working on it. it's more efficient, actually. https://t.co/RpgimNxnVI
Grandmother and Brother Shaped My Career Path
Someone asked me: “Who influenced your career the most?” My answer surprised them… and will probably surprise you too.👇🏾 My grandmother and my elder brother, Muhammad Babar Swaleheen, WFRE (TM) Most people say parents, teachers, mentors, or sports stars. For me, it’s these two,...
Silence Reveals Your Inner Dreams and Destiny
“Silence is a channel to the sage within us. It’s in silence that we hear the call of the dreams of our hearts clearer & louder—a call that steers us to our destiny, if we have the courage & confidence to...
Embrace the Present to Experience True Joy
When we focus on the here and now, we are able to enjoy the gift of the present. 🎁 #TuesdayMorning #JoyTRAIN #Mindfulness #MindBody #InnerPeace https://t.co/DCWoWHFNZW
Mindful Eating: Notice Your Mind, Mood, and Flavor
When we don’t eat mindfully we don’t fully appreciate the food. Ever eat and realize you're finished and wonder where did all the food go? Three things to keep in mind when eating: 1. Where your mind is. 2. The state of mind...
Pause Before Agreeing: Align Mind and Nervous System
A simple way to improve your life: Pause before saying yes to see if your nervous system agrees with your mind.
Name Your Inner Critic to Silence Its Loud Voice
Your inner critic is not smarter than you. It's louder. Those are not the same thing. One of the most useful things I've ever done for my anxiety was giving that voice a name (Dr. Doofenschmirtz). It made it easier...
Use Your Values Compass Over Perfect Plans
Leaders: When you’re stuck in the messy middle, stop searching for a perfect map. Instead, turn to your compass—your values, purpose, and vision. They’ll guide you through the fog of uncertainty. https://t.co/SP13KjyG1Z
Simple Daily Habits Build a Good Life
Wake up early. Focus deeply. Move daily. Be present. Eat simple foods. Have difficult conversations. Recipe for a good life. #growth #mindset #relationships #love
Shift Your Self‑Version to Unlock New Capabilities
We don’t usually question the version of ourselves we’re operating from. But that version might be shaping what we think we’re capable of. In our May FLA workshop, I’ll show you how to shift that. 🗓️ May 8 • 9 am...
Public Criticism Drives Team Performance Over Comfort
What a quote by @rabois “I believe in public criticism as it makes it a team issue and not an individual issue…High performance machines don't care about psychological safety, they are about winning…If you want to be Michael Jordan then you...
One Sleepless Night Impairs You Like Being Drunk
Sleep deprivation after one night impairs cognitive performance as much as being drunk. You wouldn't drive drunk. But you'll run a meeting, make financial decisions, and parent on 5h without thinking twice. The impairment is the same. The awareness isn't.
From Garage VR to $2B Exit, Staying Humble
Palmer Luckey sold Oculus to Facebook for over $2B. We had him on MFM awhile back. His story: - At 14, scrubbed boats at a boat yard for minimum wage. On the side, bought broken iPhones on eBay, fixed them, and resold...
Choose Math Over Fear: Rewrite Your Narrative
I love this quote by @RDriscollCPA: "The #math is almost always better than the #fear." Fear is a feeling you can get over. Fear = False Evidence Appearing Real Change your narrative to Change your view. https://t.co/PWmKzah5cZ
Master Positive Leadership Skills with Curated Books & Tools
RT @JoeContrera Positive, influential leadership is an art. To achieve extraordinary results, you'll need to master the skills needed to lead, coach, and influence others. Find books and tools to help: https://t.co/YIPosVV9lq #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills https://t.co/plrzGKXsUL
True Peace Comes From Wholehearted Effort, Not Victory
"You actually have more peace when you give your all and lose." So very accurate
Transient Hardships Demand Persistence; Inaction Equals Stagnation
Understand that even at its worst, these things are transient. Persist and things will improve. Inaction is a small death.
Balance Body, Mind, Spirit: AI Boost for CEOs
Body. Mind. Spirit. Which of the three do you neglect most as a CEO? And what's one AI-assisted move you could make this week to start running it like you run your business? https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
End Work, Start Walking: Your Daily Life Cheat Code
A cheat code in life is putting your work away at the end of the day and getting a nice walk in
Use Quiet Times to Build Systems, Avoid Burnout
I've been thinking about the boom-bust rhythm of agency life this week. Not in a despairing way. More in a "why do we keep getting caught by this?" way. The cycle is familiar. A quiet stretch where you're panicking about the...
From Zero to Change: Your First Critical Step
Starting From Zero... 1/ Starting from zero is hard. You have many questions and many doubts, but you have the desire to make a change in your life. That is the first critical step. Maybe you see your physical capabilities changing, or...
Study These 7 Icons to Master Life Skills
7 Men You Should Study: 1. Marcus Aurelius - for self-control. 2. Miyamoto Musashi - for laser focus. 3. Leonardo da Vinci - for creativity. 4. Friedrich Nietzsche - for thinking. 5. David Goggins - for performance. 6. Steve Jobs - for vision. 7. Bruce Lee...
Drop These 10 Words to Boost Success
Working-Class People Who Want To Be Successful Should Remove These 10 Words From Their Vocabulary https://t.co/MfW3qPSQ0l
Munger: Successful Minds Skip These Five Time‑Wasters
People With A Success Mindset Don’t Waste Time On These 5 Things, According To Charlie Munger https://t.co/ZBvqWru5k3
5 Signs of Wisdom According to Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett Advice: If You Notice These 5 Behaviors, You’re Dealing With A Wise And Mature Person https://t.co/ZJF7C23Hgy
Unexpected Detours Often Become Your Greatest Successes
At 25 I had a plan. Senior dev by 30. Staff engineer by 35. Maybe a startup by 40. Here's what actually happened: Got fired at 37. Built 8 products. 7 flopped. Never made it to FAANG. Started snowboarding for the first time at 40. Cofounded...
Live Fully, Embrace Self‑curiosity Before It’s Too Late
Two thoughts from Irvin D. Yalom “Live your life to the fullest; and then, and only then, die. Don’t leave any unlived life behind.” “When people don’t have any curiosity about themselves, that is always a bad sign.”