Motivation is great… when you have it. It’s like that friend who hypes you up to start a new diet, then disappears when it’s time to order salad instead of fries. The problem? Motivation is unreliable. It shows up randomly, leaves without warning, and almost never sticks around when you actually need it (like at 5 AM when your alarm goes off for the gym). For a long time, … [Read more...] about Motivation is a Scam—Do This Instead
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The Life Audit: Would Your 12-Year-Old Self Be Excited About You?
If 12-year-old you could see your life today, would he high-five you or shake his head in disappointment? Do you remember what you imagined your life would be like? I remember wanting to be an architect and, more than anything, to be a husband and a father. If my 12-year-old self looked into the future and saw me now, I think he’d be pretty excited. I have four great kids, a … [Read more...] about The Life Audit: Would Your 12-Year-Old Self Be Excited About You?
How to Overcome Fear and Finally Believe in Yourself
The Power of Belief—For Others and for Yourself I’ve always been the guy who tells people they can achieve anything if they go after their dreams. I remember a college friend debating whether to move to NYC for an opportunity, thinking it was too far-fetched. I told him, “Someone is going to make that dream come true—why can’t it be you?” But looking back, I realize I … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Fear and Finally Believe in Yourself
Waking Up to Life: Finding Purpose in the Present
If life came with a GPS, mine would have spent years saying ‘Recalculating…’ while I ignored it and kept driving in circles. I used to think that life was something that would just happen to me. I was convinced that if I checked all the right boxes—graduate high school, go to college, get a job—everything would fall into place. But what I didn’t realize was that I wasn’t … [Read more...] about Waking Up to Life: Finding Purpose in the Present
The Power of Prioritization: Achieve More by Doing Less
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by trying to change everything all at once? There’s something exhilarating about the start of a new journey—a new goal, a fresh challenge, or the decision to improve yourself in some way. I’ve felt it many times. That surge of energy and optimism can feel like rocket fuel. But if you’re anything like me, that enthusiasm can quickly become a … [Read more...] about The Power of Prioritization: Achieve More by Doing Less