My Sneaky Limiting Beliefs to Reinvention
Reflecting on past limiting beliefs, I discovered that sometimes they come back in different forms. They are harder to recognize…
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…