United CEO Insists on Daily Nap Before Decisions
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Takes A Nap At Work Every Day — Refuses To Make Decisions Without One [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/kVTzfr7h2o
Self‑growth's Toughest Lesson: You Were the Obstacle
The hardest part of personal development is realizing you were the problem the whole time.
Leaders Must Discern Which Self to Lead
There are two versions of you living in the same body. One needs to be protected. One was built to lead. The most important work you’ll ever do as a leader? Learning to tell the difference. Discernment is everything. Knowing which version of you...
Success Combines Luck and Hard Work, Not Just Chance
Luck plays a larger role than many successful people admit. But also, when a successful person climbed out of a tough starting position, it wasn’t only random. Hard work is required, and you should be proud of it, even when luck helped...
Champions Train for Future Gains, Not Immediate Comfort
Athletes and serious gym trainers are some of the clearest real-world examples of people who have internalized delayed gratification at a deep, almost instinctive level. Process over outcome. Anticipation of eventual outcome. They don't train because it feels good in the moment (especially...
Train Your Mind, Improve the World One Step
“The way to make the world better is to get your mind trained. There’s a Buddhist saying, ‘you couldn’t pave the entire world. But you could have better shoes.’” https://t.co/ifOnomC9BJ
Endure Longer, Outlast the Competition
Life is hard. Most people just give up on it eventually (start settling, readjusting their goals downward) Average person gives up by 20. Even most above average people throw in the towel by 30 If you’re willing to endure the pain for...
Future Literacy: Master Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. —Alvin Toffler, Futurist https://t.co/ls30XVH6jZ
Flexibility Beats Extremes: Neuroticism Undermines Performance
The influencers in grind culture speak in absolutes: No alcohol, candy, sugar, etc. Super strict crazy routines Every world class athlete I know: eats some candy, drinks an occasional beer, has routines but is flexible Why? Neuroticism gets in the way of...
Negative Narratives Shut Minds and Damage Relationships
Negative stories produce emotions that close your mind and harm your relationships. Emotions don’t know the difference between true stories or fiction.
From 12‑Year‑Old Dreamer to Snowboarding Legend
It takes courage & grit to leave home at 12 years old to chase your dreams. For Australian snowboarder @ScottyJames31, that ambition & hard work made him a 8x @XGames gold medalist, 5x Olympian & 4x World Champion. On DRIVE,...
Ground Your Body to Quiet an Overactive Mind
If your body feels “on” and your brain won’t shut up, try this before you do anything else: - sit down - feet pressed against the floor - one long exhale - soften your jaw - slowly look left & count to 2 - slowly look...
Imposter Syndrome Evolves, Fuels Growth for Successful Founders
I asked 1,000+ founders in Hampton (all doing at least $3M ARR): do you still get imposter syndrome? Here's what they said: Matt (multi-exit founder, 10+ years in): "Imposter syndrome never goes away. It just changes shape. Early on it's 'do I...
Indifference to Others' Opinions Makes You Dangerous
The most dangerous person in the room isn’t the smartest. It’s the one who stopped caring what the room thinks.
Morning Gratitude Sets a Positive Tone for the Day
What a great morning it is to take a few minutes to think about the things I am grateful for.
Self‑starters Who Solve Problems Become In‑Demand
The best career advice I ever received: There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work. Ask the key questions. Get it done. Repeat. If you do that, people will fight over you.
Rely on Relationships, Not Just Networks, During AI Layoffs
Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network. AI-driven #layoffs are accelerating. The people who weather them best are the ones who invested in their #relationships. https://t.co/x864beVUQb #jobs #careeradvice
Hiring a Manager Cut My CPA Hours Dramatically
I'm a CPA, and I worked less than 40 hours last week. (Two weeks before the 4/15 deadline) This was only achievable through hiring a manager and scheduling tax returns. I still spend way too much time on X & LI lol. https://t.co/0wdWHM5deS
Listening to Fear Uncovered My Business Blindspots
Six years after the personal development experience that reshaped my creative life, I went back for round two This time, I came face to face with the emotion I'd been avoiding for decades: fear I traced it through my parenting, my relationships,...
Stay Present Even when Busy and Remote
Busy doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Learn how to stay present—even when you’re not physically there. https://t.co/ul8gmLhkgz #WorkLifeBalance
Write One Clear Goal, Boost Success 42%
Research shows entrepreneurs who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them. Not because writing is magic — because it forces clarity. "Grow my business" is not a goal. "Sign 3 new clients in 60 days through LinkedIn" is...
Let Go of Fear, Embrace Imperfect Humanity
Two thoughts from Donald Miller “Fear is a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”
True Bravery: Raise Standards, No Explanations Needed
The bravest thing you could do is… raise your standards and not explain them to anybody.
Learn From the Best; Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
“I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out. I don’t believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself. Nobody’s that smart.” — Charlie Munger https://t.co/BNlfD7HxWN
Either Code Hard or Stare Into the Abyss
Checking out people at the coworking space, there's 2 types. One is deep in claude code. The other is zoning out in a zoom call. You're either creating generational wealth, or staring into the abyss. There is no in between.
Live Your Best Life, Not Their Approval
A reminder to anyone who needs to hear it: Stop trying to prove yourself to people who have already decided who you are. When people reject you, it's not you. It's that they have failed to see the true you. Focus on creating your...
Actions Reveal Truth More Than Words Ever Do
Words are easy. Behaviour isn’t. People focus on what’s said. But what matters is what’s done. Patterns. Decisions. Consistency over time. Because behaviour tells you far more than any statement ever will. And once you start looking there, things become much clearer. More on the website. #Geopolitics #Psychology #Strategy...
Protect Your Time: Block One Hour for Focus
Distractions aren’t the problem—lack of control is. If you don’t protect your time, someone else will fill it with their urgencies. Try this: Block just 1 hour today for focused work. Decide in advance what you’ll do. Protect it. Small shift. Big difference. 👉 Read more...
Founder Burnout: Balance Rest and Relentless Sprints
Founder burnout is real. It’s a marathon made up of many sprints. We must learn to rest while still moving forward. 100% effort looks different everyday.
High‑performing Couples Share Mental Load, Not Shoulder It Alone
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied HIGH-PERFORMING COUPLES for 17 years. Here’s what no one is saying about the “mental load” conversation…
Winnicott's Legacy: Healthy Minds, Healthy Relationships
The visionary Winnicott, born 130 years ago today, on the qualities of a healthy mind and a healthy relationship https://t.co/5plPXhLxJg
Choosing Peace over Constant Real‑time Engagement
The older I get, the more selective I become about where my attention goes. I don’t dislike people. I dislike being expected to absorb unprocessed emotions, constant urgency, and endless talking with no awareness. I love my people. But most people? I’d rather not...
Failure: The Greatest Teacher of Strength and Mastery
"Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery, hmm… but weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure, most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." ~yoda
Delay Carbs Until After Deep Work and Exercise
No carbs until deep work is done and workout is complete My go-to whenever I want to operate at maximum cognitive output
Top VCs Prioritize Curiosity Over Certainty
The best VCs I know all have one thing in common: they're more curious than they are certain.
Stick with What Works; Ignore Others' Pressure
If something is working for you… Why would you ever let anyone convince you to do otherwise?
Best Teams Leverage Individual Differences
The Strengths Edge: Why the Best Teams Are Built on What Makes People Different https://t.co/FicI9jlmk6 #leadership #employeeexperience @tanveernaseer https://t.co/8d64aa3gIP
Behavioral Science Explains Why We Can't Quit Social Media
Why is social media so hard to quit? On The Happiness Lab, I sat down with behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein to unpack why we keep returning to platforms that make us unhappy — and what it might take to finally...
Prioritize Rest and Meaning, Not the Grind
We need to stop glorifying the “grind”. Let’s instead glorify: • 8 hours of sleep • Taking breaks regularly • Taking mental health days • Working on what's meaningful • Stopping work when it's done • Finding work-life balance Money is the by-product.
Stop Overthinking—Choose, Act, and Move Forward
I think people overthink decisions. There’s no time machine, there’s no future machine – you’ll never know what the alternative would have been. So just pick one and do it!
Practice Self‑Compassion During Low Mood
One of the healthiest habits to learn: Be kind to yourself when your mood is low.
Turn a Bad Boss Into a Growth Opportunity
Working for an incompetent or ineffective boss can be demoralizing—and can become a source of stress. Yet it’s also an opportunity to learn and grow. Here’s what you can and should do about it: 👉 https://t.co/C1G5cEw6hX #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaleffectiveness https://t.co/iuYRnQPtS0
Effective Leaders Adapt, Prioritize Empathy Over Personal Style
I used to believe leaders should always show up as their authentic, natural selves. I don’t believe that anymore. As a leader, you need to be a chameleon at times, changing your approach depending on what the situation needs. For a long time,...
Write to Think, Read to Write: Bezos' Meeting Hack
Read to improve your writing. Write to improve your thinking. Jeff Bezos on how to run effective meetings by adopting a writing culture. https://t.co/D4cOCgUMtY
Let Your EA Own Your Calendar, Reclaim Hours
My EA runs my entire day… NOT me. I used to burn 2 hours a day just trying to figure out where I needed to be next. Now? She owns the calendar. Completely. I follow it. I don’t create it. This freaked me out...
Consistent Daily Effort Beats Shortcuts and Hacks
That's the whole formula. No shortcuts. No hacks. Just show up every day and do the work. That's the mindset that builds anything worth building. https://t.co/TK7CEii6PM
Challenge Biases, Embrace Analytical Perspective on Nature
It’s important not to let our biases stand in the way of our objectivity. To get good results, we need to be analytical rather than emotional. Whenever I observe something in nature that I (or mankind) think is wrong, I assume...
Real Sales Demand the Freedom to Say No
Founders: Without the possibility of a 'no,' your 'yes' is meaningless. Every real sales opportunity requires risking rejection.
Growth Requires Discomfort; Comfort Equals Stagnation
Every seller I know who plateaued at the same income level for years had one thing in common: They stopped being uncomfortable. Growth lives in discomfort. Reading hard books. Asking harder questions. Pursuing bigger deals. Selling to higher executives. Get comfortable being uncomfortable or get comfortable being...
Leadership Tested: Rise Above Chaos or Survival Mode
You’re on the shop floor, the pressure is mounting, a budget gets slashed, or a critical project hits a snag. In those moments of chaos, does your leadership level up, or do you default to survival mode? Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/JgtHAvt0Jg 📽️ https://t.co/sJpGj9whnf...