No matter how long you’re doing a routine/habit/hobby, the reality is you’ll eventually fall out of it. It’s unavoidable. Maybe it’s traveling, or sickness or injury or something pops up at work that derails you. Eventually, SOMETHING will knock you out of your routine. This could be small hobbies like meditation and reading or larger ones … Continue reading Getting Back on the Horse
Cut yourself some slack
For the last few years I’ve experimented a lot on myself. I’ve experimented with diets, exercise routines, work schedules, creative scheduling, you name it. When it comes to improving my life in small ways, I’ve become very disciplined with implementing new habits. I’m also proud to say that I have had fantastic results and these … Continue reading Cut yourself some slack
Practice facing your fears
The biggest moments of growth in life come from getting outside of your comfort zone. Embracing the clenching at the pit of your stomach, and doing it anyway. Learning to overcome the impulse that makes you feel like everything in your body is telling you not to do it. The other day i was standing … Continue reading Practice facing your fears
Turn your weakness into strengths
Yesterday I discussed how your greatest strengths can often be your greatest weaknesses. I refer to this as the “double edged sword”. Similarly, I also believe that we can turn our greatest WEAKNESSES into our biggest strengths. My favorite example of this is Malcolm Gladwell, the NY Times Best-Selling Author. In this podcast with Tim … Continue reading Turn your weakness into strengths
Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
I believe that our greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses. I believe we all have something we're naturally gifted at, but can harm you if not harnessed and used properly. Something the can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Your double edged sword. For me, it’s my intensity. People always call me “intense”. … Continue reading Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
Treat People with Respect (Even if you don’t respect them)
The other day I was thinking about the phrase “respect is earned”, and how many people use this as justification for treating other people like shit. Many people take the approach of, "if I don’t respect you, or if you haven’t “earned” my respect, you don’t deserve to be treated the same as people who … Continue reading Treat People with Respect (Even if you don’t respect them)
The Melting Man
I become an unproductive piece of crap when I’m having sex all the time. I recently was swept off my feet by a beautiful brazilian woman. For six straight weeks I woke up to the best sex of my life every day. And during that time, I’ve been a lazy piece of shit. I wake up … Continue reading The Melting Man
Cultivate hobbies to cultivate a love life
I believe that there is an important paradox in life - the more comfortable you are spending time alone, the more capable you are to be in a relationship. Seems contradictory, but your ability to be in a healthy relationship is directly correlated to how comfortable you are spending time alone doing things that interest … Continue reading Cultivate hobbies to cultivate a love life
Living abroad has improved my relationship with my parents
I’ve lived away from home in foreign countries for the better part of the last 8 years. The most common question I receive is, “Do you miss your family?” or “Do you regret not spending more time with your family?”. Especially in the context of missing my parents. The truth is, no, I don’t miss … Continue reading Living abroad has improved my relationship with my parents