We've been sold a dangerous lie about motivation. Feel motivated first, then take action. It’s so hard to start that way. Let alone keep it going. But really, motivation doesn't come before the action… It follows it. The professional writer doesn't wait for inspiration to write. The successful investor doesn't wait for confidence to invest. … Continue reading 1538. The Motivation Trap
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1537. Start With One Square Foot
Ambition is priceless, right? The thing is sometimes we paralyze ourselves with ambition. We think of big and broad visions: Complete life transformations Reinvented careers Total financial overhauls Radical relationship shifts Then we freeze, overwhelmed by the gap between here and there. It’s daunting. Yeah vision and knowing where we are going is important, but … Continue reading 1537. Start With One Square Foot
1533. Eagles Autism Awareness 5k
4:30 wake up Coffee Wash up Movement Let the dog out Get gear on 5:30 leave 14 mile warm up run from fox chase train to Lincoln financial field for the eagles 5k After checking in, it was about 8:10, 20 minutes to start Met up with a friend down there and a couple other … Continue reading 1533. Eagles Autism Awareness 5k
1532. The Company You Keep
You've heard you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I don’t think it’s quite that simple, but it's not far off either. The people around you are environmental factors—like sunlight, soil, and water for the seeds we plant. They determine what's easily grown versus what requires constant struggle. A … Continue reading 1532. The Company You Keep
1523. When Seeds Don’t Sprout
Sometimes you do everything right and nothing happens. You meditate daily, but anxiety persists.You reach out consistently, but relationships stagnate.You save diligently, but financial progress feels like nothing.You exercise regularly, yet your body seems unchanged. This is the hidden challenge of planting seeds—the waiting, the doubt, the unseen work happening beneath the surface. Most people … Continue reading 1523. When Seeds Don’t Sprout
1522. The Power of Small Seeds
Ever notice how we dismiss small actions? "It's just one workout.""It's only twenty dollars saved.""It's just a brief conversation." I feel like these small write offs are precisely why we remain stuck. We’re waiting for the dramatic gesture, the complete life overhaul, the perfect moment, an overnight success. But growth rarely (never?) works that way. … Continue reading 1522. The Power of Small Seeds
1521. Swimming naked
People want the harvest without the planting. Dreaming of relationships that nourish them, without showing up consistently. Imagining financial freedom while avoiding basic financial principles. Craving health while giving into all the little temptations. I believe every meaningful outcome begins with a decision to make the effort. Effort isn't sexy. It doesn't make for viral … Continue reading 1521. Swimming naked
1518. May: Good Seeds | Introduction
May arrives with promise. The soil's been turned in April with the focus on renewal, and now we plant. The habit for this month is focusing on seeding—intentionally placing ideas, habits, and efforts exactly where they'll grow best. Why focus on seeding? Because what you plant now determines your harvest later. Over the next few … Continue reading 1518. May: Good Seeds | Introduction
1514. The Naked Truth About Ceramic Coatings: Why Your Car Deserves Better Than Your Half-Assed Efforts
A day after the ceramic coating 🤘🏽 Most people treat their car like a disappointing Tinder date, with minimal effort. And they are sitting there wondering why things aren't better Over the weekend I applied some chemical guys hydroslick ceramic coating to my daily work car. And it turned out great. Better than expected. I … Continue reading 1514. The Naked Truth About Ceramic Coatings: Why Your Car Deserves Better Than Your Half-Assed Efforts
1511. The Beautiful Art of Letting Idiots Be Wrong
It's tempting to play intellectual janitor, cleaning up every messy opinion we face. But what if abandoning this exhausting habit might be the smartest move we can make? Because the fact is most people don't actually want their minds changed. They want to be right. They've invested their identity in being right. And when someone's … Continue reading 1511. The Beautiful Art of Letting Idiots Be Wrong
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