When it comes to taking action, there is a spectrum. On one end is carefree and the other end is perfectionist. For as long as I can remember, I've been too much of a perfectionist. I would delay projects and deadlines and tell myself, "I'll publish when it's a little better." But this just resulted… Continue reading Publishing Imperfections
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The Book That Changed My Life
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz I first heard about The Four Agreements from Bill Perkins in a podcast he did with Joe Ingram. Bill described the positive effect that it had on him and I decided I wanted to give it a read. I went into it with low expectations because books had… Continue reading The Book That Changed My Life
Pick Your Goal, Form a Plan, Execute
Do you want more out of life? Do you want to have greater influence? Do you want to be known? Instead of focusing on the fact that you don't have these things, focus on what is under your control. Focus on finding ways to attain them. If your goal is to have a good job… Continue reading Pick Your Goal, Form a Plan, Execute
You Become Your Focus
You become what you focus on.A simple message with profound implications. Focus on the negative, become negative, and gain pessimism.Pessimism leads to less ambition and limited expectations.OrFocus on the positive, become positive, and gain optimism.Optimism leads to greater ambition and unlimited potential.We all get to choose what we focus on.What will you choose?
Harness The Power of Imagination
Reality starts in the mind. Our past experiences, beliefs, and thoughts shape our expectations and influence the present before it's even happened. Change must start somewhere. And that somewhere is the mind. Learn to harness the power of imagination. Imagine the possibilities. Suspend your preconceptions and dream freely. Think of all the good you can… Continue reading Harness The Power of Imagination
Death: Nature's Motivator
Memento Mori is a latin expression that translates to "Remember death." Death can be a difficult topic to think about, let alone talk about. However, once we're able to accept and appreciate the inevitability of death, we can channel that energy into motivation. There is no greater incentive to start working towards your goals than… Continue reading Death: Nature's Motivator
Death: Nature’s Motivator
Memento Mori is a latin expression that translates to "Remember death." Death can be a difficult topic to think about, let alone talk about. However, once we're able to accept and appreciate the inevitability of death, we can channel that energy into motivation. There is no greater incentive to start working towards your goals than… Continue reading Death: Nature’s Motivator
Why doing the right thing is always the best option
“Don’t do things that you know are morally wrong. Not because someone is watching, but because you are. Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself.” -Naval Ravikant We want our mind, beliefs, and actions to be aligned. Doing things that you know are wrong is what happens when your mind and your… Continue reading Why doing the right thing is always the best option