Blog
My best insights and strategies for living well and unlocking higher performance in your career.
Good Grief
Taking Another Sabbatical
The Monday Morning Haircut: On Guilt, Freedom, and Working Differently
Reading, Exploring, and Eleven Years
Beyond Victim and Victor: A Third Way to Meet Work-Life
A Journey from Logic to Intuition
The Shallow Truth About Our Deepest Fears
The Paradox of Executive Presence: Why Less Is More
Grandma’s Marathon
The Coaching Advantage: Real Stories of Transformation
The Power of Investing in Yourself: My Journey with Two Coaches Who Changed Everything
Beyond Confusion: A Better Way to Know What to Do
Be a Quitter, Go Beyond Resolutions
Happy 2025
Clear Minds, Bright Ideas: Lessons from a Snow Globe
Life as a Dream: Lessons from a Nursery Rhyme
A Lesson from the Olympic Triathlon
What’s Stuck to Your Katamari?
Allowing Joy: My 10-Day Happiness Experiment
Embracing “Vacation Mode”: A Gateway to Practical Creativity
Beyond the Rush: How to Find Clarity By Looking Deeper and Seeing More
Is Your Tail Wagging?
Welcome to the Greatest Movie Theater in the World
Navigating the Hurricane: Thriving in a Crazy Stressful Workplace
The Bounce-Back Factor: Unlocking Your Resilience at Work
Walking The Endless Path of Mastery
Ease Over Effort: Rethinking Productivity in an Age of Overwork
Insights and the Emergence of Clarity That Moves Life Forward
Mindful Steps in a Slippery World: Harnessing Mental Traction for Better Results
Radical Change: Breaking Bad Habits at the Speed of Thought
What I learned (again) in 2023
2023: A Year of (Barely) Reading
The Transformative Power of Philosophical Thinking
The Innocence of Thoughts
How To Find The Right Coach
What a Canoe Trip Taught Me About Life and Making Progress
Dark Retreat: Embracing Darkness to Find the Light Within
How to make your work more joyful and less miserable today
Quitting Twitter And Getting On With My Life
What I’ve learned this year (2022 edition)
Step off the time management treadmill
Bad news and the power of suspending judgment
Helpful thoughts are inevitable
5 signs quitting that project (or anything) was a good idea
How to make a bigger impact at work
Tapping into the power of groups
One way to overcome analysis paralysis
The Friendly Universe Hypothesis
The best investment money can buy
Who’s the star of your Hero’s Journey?
How to improve when you are out of time and short on energy
Berkshire 2022 Annual Meeting Notes
The role of free-play in a high-performance work culture
Your ducks are not in a row and that’s OK
Is your reality the “right” one?
Where resilience (and tranquility) is found
The slap heard around the world
It’s been a minute
Alan Heymann on Making Successful Career Transitions
Rolf Evenson on Helping Leaders Find Clarity in Chaos
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Andrew Barry on Transformational Learning [Podcast Ep. #25]
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Jonathan Armes on Thought Intelligence for Higher Business Performance [Podcast Ep. #24]
A Hidden Dimension of Work Success
My Journey As A Coach (so far)
Two Ways To Improve Your Performance
Your Greatest Source of Leverage
The Value Of Sabbaticals In A Workaholic World
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David Kadavy On Unleashing Your Creative Genius [Podcast Ep. #23]
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Adam Tank On Taking The Entrepreneurial Leap [Podcast Ep. #22]
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Jeff Kinsey on Finding Your Path in Life and Leadership [Podcast Ep. #21]
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Uday Dandavate: SonicRim’s CEO on Poetry, Design Activism and Creativity [Podcast Ep. #20]
Flexing YOUR Creative Muscle
How To Choose The Best Career (Insights from 9 Successful People)
Why Trying Hard Never Leads To Long-Term Success
How To Disagree Well
Do The Right Thing Even If Its Inconvenient
Beyond The Pareto Principle: The Simple Way To Get More Out Of Life
How To Make The Best Of The Lockdown
What is Coaching?
Insights From My Digital Sabbatical
How To Overcome Procrastination Without Willpower (or two cups of coffee)
One Key To Effortless Communication
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Austin Belcak Shares His Best Strategies For Landing Your Dream Job [Podcast Ep. #18]
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Frans Johansson On Seizing Opportunity In An Unpredictable World [Podcast Ep. #17]
Goals Are Overrated. Say Yes To Life Instead.
My 2018 Year In Review
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Andy Scantland On Being Your Best At Work [Podcast Ep. #16]
What A Philosophical Fighter Pilot Can Teach Us About Overcoming Challenges
Embracing Uncertainty When Every Part Of You Wants Certitude
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The Power of Simplicity as a Catalyst For Growth [Podcast Ep. #15]
Here’s Why Making A Radical Career Change Is So Darn Tough [Podcast Ep. #14]
Here’s Why Making A Radical Career Change Is So Darn Tough
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Gregg Levoy On Discovering And Following Your Passion For Work And Life [Podcast Ep. #13]
Here’s An Easier Way To Solve Your Business And Career Problems
How To Climb Learning Curves Quickly With Deliberate Learning
How To Make Better Decisions In Life Without Stressing About Them
The Truth About Getting More Out Of Less
7 Things You Should Stop Doing If You Care About Being Remarkably Productive
Intuition Is The Military’s Secret Weapon. Should It Be Yours?
What To Do If You Are Hitting A Dead-End In Your Job
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Benjamin Spall And The Magic Of A Morning Routine [Podcast Ep. #12]
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How To Optimize Long-Term Health and Performance With Debbie Potts [Podcast Ep. #11]
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Manoj Vasudevan: 2017 World Champion of Public Speaking [Podcast Ep. #10]
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Jim Posner: A Journey From Wall Street Trader to Mindfulness Teacher [Podcast Ep. #9]
Think Less, Do Better: The Power Of A Clear Mind
How To Have Amazing One On One Meetings
Olympic Thoughts on Low Pressure, High Performance
Patrick McKeown: How Optimal Breathing Can Change Your Life [Podcast Ep. #8]
How To Have All The Motivation You Need, Right Now
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Sherpa John Lacroix: Running For My Life [Podcast Ep. #7]
My 2017 Year In Review
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Matt Frazier: Leaving My Ph.D. To Start A Business And Build A Community [Podcast Ep. #6]
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Doug Cunnington: Finding Success Online Building Niche Websites [Podcast Ep. #5]
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Andrew Hogan: The Path of Effortless Success [Podcast Ep. #4]
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What I’ve Learned In Three Years of Entrepreneurship [Podcast Ep. #3]
Why I Quit My Six-Figure Job To Travel The World [Podcast Ep. #2]
Welcome to the Motivated Life [Podcast Ep. #1]
5 Ways To Deal With A Micromanaging Boss
Three Powerful and Simple Ways to Meditate
22 Tools I Use To Run A Prosperous Online Coaching Business
5 Things You Must Understand When Making A Major Career Change
You Are Ready Now, Really
How Effortless Decision Making Can Propel Your Life Forward
The Freedom Formula: Three Ways To Improve The Quality Of Your Life
Are Goals Necessary?
Why Being A Copycat Never Benefits You Over The Long Term
Intuition Is Your Hidden Superpower
Beyond Stress: How To Achieve Big Things, Regardless Of How You Feel
The Healing Power of Time
Strategies Are Overrated. Listen To Your Insights Instead.
7 Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today
The Mindset of Alex Honnold and His Death Defying Climb of El Capitan
How to Make the Leap From Good to Great
The Pursuit of Happiness is a Dead End
The Truth About Your Advice: It’s Not As Good As You Think.
27 Upgrades To Your Morning Routine That Will Transform Your Day
How to Overcome FOMO and Regret
6 Things You Can Do Immediately To Design A Better Life
5 Powerful Practices for Overcoming Mental Suffering
You Need More Than Goals To Succeed
5 Keys to Rising Strong in a New Job
12 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Working
What Happened When I Woke Up at 5AM Every Day This Week
How to Unlock “God Mode” at Work
What I’ve Learned in Two Years of Entrepreneurship
How to Accomplish Your Biggest Life Goals In A Year
9 Things I Regret Not Doing In My 20’s
Decoding Executive Presence: 3 Way To Improve Yours Today
Don’t Let Your Dreams Crush Your Goals
Minimalism and Living Well with Less
7 Ways to Know It’s Time For A New Job
The Value of Reading Fiction
2016 Year in Review
How to Get a Job You Aren’t Qualified For
Procrastination: Why We Don’t Follow Through and What To Do About It
10 Benefits of Coaching Every Professional Should Know About
Meditation is the Ultimate Life Hack You Aren’t Using
How To Get The Most Out Of A Mentor
The Best Way To Decide Between Multiple Job Offers
Essential Career Advice from Tony Robbins
Salary Negotiation Case Study – 20 Minutes for $25,000
Connecting to People for Career Success
The Benefits of Self-Doubt
Trying Hard Is Not Enough
Eric Schmidt Says: Everybody Needs A Coach
5 Practical Interview Tips For Every Job Seeker
3 Keys To Choosing The Best Career For You
The Power of Not Knowing
Multitasking is Destroying Your Career
Stephen King’s pencil – stop hacking and start doing!
How to make a difference on 24 hours a day
What social media addiction is costing you (and me)
Want to be creative? Try being bored first.
Don’t Quit Your Job To Travel The World
Disrupt your routines
Just be useful
Grit and the skill of dealing with unplanned challenges
Finding your calling – vocations vs jobs
Being bored is good
The Need For Self-Care in an Insanely Busy World
Being An Authentic Entrepreneur
Lessons Learned From Warren Buffett’s 2016 Berkshire Annual Meeting
A New Wealth Definition
How To Give Negative Feedback
Via Negativa – The (un) Happiness Hack
How To Say No Gracefully
Hard Work Is Overrated
What Do You Want?
Don’t Let Busyness Crowd Out Happiness
Being Healthy Is Underrated
6-Point LinkedIn Profile Optimization Guide
Steve Jobs Speech: 4 Powerful Life Lessons
5 Proven Ways To Be Confident And Banish Doubt
How To Overcome Obstacles: A Lesson From Stoicism
How To Be Happy, Even If You Hate Your Job
Ramp Up Fast: Your First 90 Days On The Job
What Navy Seal David Goggins Taught Me About Setting Bigger Goals
Reclaim Your Day! Overcome Distraction At Work
How To Sell Without Being Salesy
How To Set Goals
The Truth About Career Networking For Tech Pros
Become A Master At Work Life Balance
Too Many Goals, Too Few Results
Strategies For A Successful Executive Job Search
How To Change Careers When You Don’t Know What To Do Next
5 Habits Of Successful People That You Should Adopt Immediately
Simple Strategies For A Winning Resume
8 Things Successful People Do When Starting A New Job
6 Things To Do Before You Look For Your Next Job
What It’s Like To Leave The Corporate World To Start My Business
How To Invest For Wealth And Happiness
10 Ways To Get More From Your Coach
How To Become A Good Presenter
4 Tips To Improve Focus
6 Amazing Ways Yerba Mate Benefits Your Health
Declutter And Make Space For Life
How To Discover Your Life Purpose Today
The Wheel Of Life
Be Healthy By Living Naturally
David and Goliath – The Art of Battling Giants
The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up
The Butterfly Effect
Mark Twain’s 9 Tips For Living A Good Life
5 Life Lessons Your Parents Didn’t Teach You
10 Habits That Hold You Back At Work
11 Simple Ways To Stop Overthinking And Take Control Of Life
The Definitive Guide To Building Good Habits
Why You Should Meditate – But Probably Don’t
Blisters & Bliss: 18 Life Lessons From 18 Days Hiking The John Muir Trail
Top 30 Most Influential People in Personal Development
7 Traits All Successful Life Hackers Have In Common
17 Tips To Cure Procrastination
11 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Working
Gandhi’s Top 11 Ways To Change the World
Lesson From The Morning Routines Of Successful People
Why Even Night Owls Should Wake Up Early
How to Find the Best Place to Live
How To Advance Your Career – 5 Tips for Tech Pros
The Cleansing Power of Breath: The Nadi Shodhana Technique
Why I Quit My Job to Travel the World
Eat Nutrient Dense Foods For Health & Vitality
Don’t Be A Minimalist, Be Happy Instead
The Importance Of Personal Growth And Setting High Standards
How To Focus And Improve Your Productivity
How To Make A Vision Board
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation
Alkaline Diet Plan: Eat Foods That Give You Energy
5 Powerful Motivational Quotes
Wake Up At 5AM – Be an Early Riser
8 Things To Know Before Attending Tony Robbins Date With Destiny
The False Hope Of Minimalist Living
What I Learned At Tony Robbins Date With Destiny
My Tony Robbins Date With Destiny Experience – OLD
