How I Generate My Own Motivation
Coaching over 3,000 people has taught me significant lesson – motivation isn’t something we need in order to get started. It’s what happens when we get started. But what do we need in order to get started?
Personal Development
My Daily Practice of Self-Discovery
While responding to an email I had a breakthrough about my daily writing practice. Every day, by creating space and silence, I drive new discoveries about myself.
Why I Want to Read 50 Books per Year
Today I thought about what I ultimately want out of my annual reading goals. I always focused on quantity of books, but that’s not what I really wanted.
The Case for Reading in the Morning and How to Start Right Away
After a conversation with a friend about reading in the morning, I thought about what I get from doing it early in the day and why that’s the best time to do it.
Your Old Kindle Highlights are the Key to Your Next Breakthrough Idea
Since 2010, I have captured highlights from Kindle books I’ve read. I’ve never gone back to review them until recently. I discovered these highlights are worth significantly more to me today than they were back then and in this post I share why.
The Difference Between Writing & Getting Published
I used to think that being a great writer leads to becoming a best selling author. Then I realized that there are many skills necessary to be a best selling author. Writing is only one of them.
How Habit Streaks Unlock Breakthroughs
One of the most effective ways of unlocking breakthroughs in my life has been through commitment and consistency. Just about anything that I’ve done enough times has led to breakthroughs. Here’s why.
Why I Love Reruns So Much
Years ago I discovered that what I read matters more than how much I read. In 2019, I realized that reading the same thing over and over on repeat takes my learning and thinking to another level. Turns out reruns are good for learning!
How I Reinvent My Daily and Weekly Routines
I hate breaking a great morning routine that took me years to develop. However, last 14 months I’ve done nothing but reinvent my daily routines and rituals. Here’s what I learned.
We Can’t Go Back in Time But We Can Slow it Down
For several years, I have been intentionally slowing down time. It started as a way to avoid turning 40, but now it’s how I live my best life.