No one plants weeds. No one waters them. No one fertilizes them. Yet they grow everywhere. In gardens through sidewalk cracks between your efforts. Weeds are nature's default, and left unattended, they dominate. Your life works the same way: Negative thought patterns spread without intention Relationships deteriorate without maintenance Finances drain through unconsidered spending Health … Continue reading 1525. Weeds Grow Effortlessly
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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
1519. Impossible List Template
Legend: ✅ = Completed | 🔄 = In Progress/Planned The Life Resumé is like a bucket list. It helps me focus on building experiences and creating memories. Here's a snapshot of mine. I use google docs to help track this Last Five Completed Goals Max Roth IRA (2025) Dry January (2025) No weed 100 days … Continue reading 1519. Impossible List Template
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
1517. Make an effort
Make an effort For yourself For your kids For your life Your family Your friends The neighborhood The world Your craft Your retirement Your health Your body Your mind What else can you make an effort on? It’s worth it.
1516. Not answering
Sometimes it’s better not to answer Not to respond When someone talks to us, they’re throwing us a figurative ball Do we need to catch it? Not at all, we can step to the side and just let it bounce Maybe catching it is the fun part Maybe the fun part is letting it drop … Continue reading 1516. Not answering
1515. It’s ongoing
Most of us spend our lives with the throttle fully open, then wonder why the engine overheats. Renewal isn't maintenance. It's how we’re wired. An ongoing thing. The spaces between notes make the music. The pauses between words create meaning. The nourished field produces the richest harvest. What if your most productive moments are the … Continue reading 1515. It’s ongoing
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
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