Personal Development Posts

Nothing that I say in this blog is new. I never want to claim these ideas as my own. I’m not manufacturing anything here. These ideas and concepts have been around for thousands of years. I’m repeating them – in my own way only to …

I’m reading the book Daring Greatly by Brené Brown – and I will be doing a Book Jam episode with all I learned. But something very rare happened to me during my time reading – it’s a book about vulnerability, and I hit…

Journaling has been one of the most important tools I've used to Reflect, Revise, and Remix my life. Since I began in 2019, I've written thousands of pages with thousands of reflections on all of the points you see below. More importantly, my life h…

One question I ask myself every morning is “What one thing could I do today that will make this the most valuable day of my life?” I used to just get through the day. I was a night person, and that was my whole goal for the day. If I go…

Even though this episode leans heavily towards marketing, you should stick around for the whole few minutes – because everyone in every job will be able to pull some value out of this. I’ve been having a few conversations with people la…

I used to belong to a tribe that had intellect as its highest value. If you could show off how smart you are, then you were in. It was kind of like a wanna-be-MENSA competition. And here’s the thing: I knew I was intelligent on some level. But…

In order to reach new heights, in order to not be living the same day over and over again, there are certain things you need to be looking for, and certain things to reflect on. I could give you a huge list of all the things that you could reflect o…

Life is full of challenges. Some are small, like getting a flat tire on the way to work. Others are large, like losing a job or a loved one. But no matter what size they are, challenges can be difficult to deal with. However, challenges can also be…

We all have a voice inside us that does its best to steal our joy and hurt our productivity.  In the War of Art, Steven Pressfield calls it the Resistance. I’ve heard it referred to as the thief, the villain, the gremlin, one book on eat…

In today's tough job market, it's important to show potential employers and clients what you're made of. Here are a few tips: Dazzle them with your skills and experience. When you're applying for a job or pitching a client, make sure to high…