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Principle of Charity (2021-09-26)

When social media desires the worst from you, be strong enough to show it your best.

Sharpen Your Axe (2021-09-11)

Improving your use of time is the same as creating additional time.

Getting out of a Rut (2021-09-04)

The method I use to get back on course.

Stillness (2021-08-28)

My mind was empty. And my first reaction was fear.

What We Surround Ourselves With (2021-08-21)

When we surround ourselves with falsehoods, they begin to look like the truth.

The Hero's Journey (2021-08-14)

Why heroes never come from comfort, and what we must all do to become heroes of our own personal story.

Perennial Regret (2021-08-07)

If we are growing, regret is destined to be present for all seasons of our lives. But does it need to be this way?

Why I Write (2021-07-31)

I believe that to live an intentional life, you must be self-reflective. And I find writing to be the deepest form of reflection possible.

Keep a Journal (2021-07-24)

We are all artists, our lives our masterpieces. But what exactly are we creating?

One Thing at a Time (2021-07-17)

Stop trying to change your life.

Chess Discovery (2021-07-10)

Sometimes you need to get out of your own way to unleash your potential.

Too Self-Aware? (2021-07-03)

As much as you focus on who you want to be, you ought to remember the good things about who you already are.

The Two Aspects (2021-06-26)

There are two aspects to every moment: Decision, and presence. Master them.

Ask for Happiness (2021-06-25)

People give up on a lot of happiness by not being honest about what they want. Or by being too afraid to ask for it.

Opportunity Does Not Exist in a Vacuum (2021-06-19)

Extraordinary things rarely happen to those who work in isolation.

Fear of Failure (2021-06-12)

You know this stress is doing you no good. But how do we rid ourselves of this fear?

Don't Be Fooled by Negativity (2021-06-05)

Are you allowing your mind to be polluted with negativity?

Useful Contradiction: Don't Sweat the Devil in the Detail (2021-05-29)

Some advice may be both a contradiction and useful.

There Are No Shortcuts (2021-05-22)

Do the work. There is no substitute.

Have a Portfolio (2021-05-16)

The only thing worse than getting caught red-handed is getting caught empty-handed.

What Do You Desire (2021-05-08)

You may find what you desire to be a short walk away—just a few steps off the track.

It takes days, not hours (2021-05-05)

One thing I wish I had learned much younger is that achievement comes—certainly—from consistent effort over a long period. It is that simple.

Focus on the Work (2021-05-01)

Do you want the work, or the outcome?

Take the Easy Way Out (2021-04-24)

Or, another way, take the simplest way forward.