The Moment I Went From Amateur to Pro
In Atomic Habits by James Clear, he mentions the difference between an amateur and a pro. Reflecting on my last…
How Google Maps Explains Goal Clarity and Mapping
Coaching people has taught me clarity is key to goal success, however, google maps taught me how clear I really…
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.…
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…
Less is More When it Comes to Driving Innovation
In locked down Ireland, I learned that pandemics and restrictions can actually be the drivers of reinvention and innovation for…
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…
What Happens When We Assume a New Identity
While speaking with one of my UPenn students today, I discovered what it means to assume a new identity and…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Think 3 Skills Ahead of Your Next Reinvention
When I launched my first reinvention, I identified the skills I believed would help me succeed the most and invested…
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…
The Right Teacher at the Right Time Makes a Difference
Reflecting on 15 years of reinvention, I discovered that specific moments of my life required certain teachers. Here I share…
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…
This Limiting Belief Kept Me From Trying New Things
There were several moments in my life where a limiting belief would stop me from trying something new and possibly…
The Secret to Multiple Reinventions
Today, I realized that one thing I said in 2008 is what made all of my reinventions possible. Without it,…
Lessons on Passion & Purpose from a Barista
Today I took a midday field trip to Bray, Ireland to visit Catalyst Coffee. What I got was a masterclass…
Overcoming My Fixed Mindset for Learning New Skills
Fixed mindsets aren't always that obvious. Recently, I enrolled in a new course and struggled to make progress. After some…
How I Unlock Breakthrough Thinking Every Morning
Every morning since moving to a seaside town in Ireland, I take a walk by the seaside and ask myself…
How Habits Drive Exponential Growth
Good habits were always a nice-to-have for me. Then I realized they could lay the groundwork for exponential growth if…
Why I Make Pour Over Coffee Every Day
Mindfulness practices can take many forms. One of the most sacred rituals in my daily life is making pour over…
How to Address Workplace Burnout and Drive Well-Being
Employees are often asked to address burnout with mindfulness training, etc. However, the top causes of burnout are things only…