Let me clear the air. #1: Gratitude is not corny. Well, unless you want it to be. #2: Gratitude is not wishful thinking or naive positivity. It’s more practical (and powerful) than most people think, especially when you’re facing challenges. I recently discovered this firsthand. How? I decided to share Read more…
I’ll admit, I love a lot of “old man” activities: sitting on the porch, listening to birds, taking long walks outside with my hands behind my back, etc. One of my favorite is the art of contemplation. Contemplation is when you set some space, give your mind a prompt and Read more…
Editor’s Note: If you have trouble focusing to read this article in its entirety, it may be an indicator to reconsider your relationship with social media. Over the last few months, the whispers got louder and louder… “Quit social media.” Part of me was excited by the thought of letting Read more…
It’s kinda sad when I take an honest, objective look at it… I have a dozen journals, 300+ notes in Evernote, and hundreds of random documents filled with ideas and big dreams. I would need 10 lifetimes to even start implementing all of the ideas. I’ve had “THE BIG IDEA Read more…
In terms of Gregorian calendar time, 2019 was a huge year for me. And I’m sure it has been for you as well. As I was reflecting on all of my experiences and lessons learned, I decided to compile a list of things that had a BIG positive impact on Read more…
Diet is much more than the food we eat. Everything we take in is encoded with information (yes, even food is information at its essence). So a truly holistic “diet” is one that factors in all information we ingest. In this information age, most people are drowning in information. We’re Read more…
Here’s a harsh truth… Since I graduated from college in 2010, most of my learning has actually been un-learning. I’ve been deprogramming myself from the limitations I inherited from the school system and societal norms in general. One major paradigm shift has been developing an entrepreneurial mindset. You see, every Read more…
How aligned is your life? Are you living in alignment with your values? Most people would say “yes” automatically. But here’s a simple exercise that reveals just how aligned your life is. The Aligned Life Exercise (Grab a pen and paper and do this right now.) 1. Write down Read more…