We've all been there. Staring at a mountain of work, a tough problem, or a daunting goal. Wishing it would just... disappear. But here's the truth: wishing for easy is a waste of time. Instead, focus on becoming the badass who can handle anything life throws at you. Think about it. Every time you conquer something [...]
Life isn't something you build once and leave alone. Most of us think in terms of the "when that thing is done everything will be perfect" mentality. I'm afraid to say that is not how life works. Life is not a fix it and it is done type of game. It's more like a campfire – [...]
We Humans are the only species that understand that they are in a game... The game of life. This also gives us another advantage over the animals, that is to say, we have the power to reject the game. Unlike other species, we can question, redefine, and even reject the paths that are laid out before [...]
I believe in role models. The idea that there is someone out there that I can look up to and maybe align my life with, in order to be just a little bit more like them. The problem though is that people are complex, they are not perfect and often the people we admire besides all [...]
Most people don't know what you know. If you are reading this I automatically assume you know the things I know. You see there is a certain sort of person who reads articles that help them grow, to improve and to evolve. The average everyday person is happy with the status quo. So I automatically think [...]
Do you see yourself as complete? If you are anything like me the answer is no. Here's why... Your character isn't a finished product; it's continuously shaped by the choices you make every day. So viewing your life as an ongoing process of improvement helps you focus on deliberate actions that refine and enhance your character. [...]
I am a natural dabbler. My native style is to learn just enough to be dangerous. I often arrive at unconscious competence too soon, having missed some steps. That said I do love to learn and iterate and eventually I get there. Usually, through hard reps or time spent knuckling down. There is obviously a better [...]
An idea taken from business into the realms of the personal can have outrageously powerful results let me tell you how. If you have ever spent a significant amount of time in business you will have come across a SWOT analysis. It is a super useful tool to quickly assess what a business is good at, [...]
You're a would-be high performer looking to operate at peak. Most people are too tired and burnt out. The grind has taken its toll. Hustle has depleted them to the point of a standstill. It is a common theme. But what if there was a way to maintain high performance without the downsides of constant crashes? [...]
Ever wondered why some people seem to grow and improve at lightning speed while others stagnate? The answer lies in one powerful principle which we will talk about shortly. Falling Short in Stressful Situations In high-stress situations, you don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to the level of your training. This is why many people underperform [...]
