It's been a while since I posted, and after almost 1600 posts, the habit died off. It's humbling because nothing is a sure thing Things take effort. I guess I thought that even after 1600 posts or so, this writing thing would just keep going And with the big changes I had this year, a … Continue reading 1590. It’s been a while
Tag: self improvement
1553. The Training Panic
Seven weeks out from my 100-miler. The plan says I should be hitting 60-mile weeks. I’ve done 33, then 21, maybe 45 this week. The voice in my head is screaming: “You’re not ready. You’re behind. You’re going to fail.” Here’s the thing about that voice—it doesn’t know about my three previous 100-milers. It doesn’t … Continue reading 1553. The Training Panic
1539. The Effort Others Won’t Make
Most people want the same outcomes. Better relationships. Financial security. Health. Peace of mind. The difference isn't in the wanting—it's in the effort they're willing to make that others aren't. What does our day to day look like? Because actions lead to results, especially the little decisions we don’t even realize we make. Texting first … Continue reading 1539. The Effort Others Won’t Make
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
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
1507. Real life Renewal: When Nature Becomes the Reset Button
We spent the weekend camping at Ricketts Glenn state park. That camping trip wasn't just fun—it was strategic slowing down period against the modern life's go go go culture. Most people think of renewal as something soft and optional. But these renewal benefits - less stress, a mental break, stronger social bonds - are as … Continue reading 1507. Real life Renewal: When Nature Becomes the Reset Button
1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time
We've talked about renewal as rebellion, as infrastructure, as practice. But there's something deeper happening here—a fundamental shift in how you relate to time itself. Most people view time as a resource to be spent. The renewal mindset sees time as a cycle to be honored. Look at nature. There's no continuous production without pause. … Continue reading 1496. Transforming Your Relationship with Time
1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course
There are 6 key concepts: Focused and diffused thinking Memory techniques Procrastination Remember to sleep well, move often, and stay hydrated. Test taking strategies Focused vs diffuse thinking modes Your brain alternates between a concentrated, energy-intensive "focused mode" that works within known neural patterns and a relaxed "diffused mode" that allows for creative connections and … Continue reading 1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course
1492. Renewal as Revolution: The Counterintuitive Path Forward
This culture worships the hustle, and choosing renewal feels so unproductive. The thing is, renewal is not just another self-care trend—it's an act of rebellion. Most people wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. "I'm so busy" has become our default response. But what if constant motion is actually keeping you stuck? The most successful … Continue reading 1492. Renewal as Revolution: The Counterintuitive Path Forward
1491. The Practice of Renewal: From Concept to Daily Reality
How do you transform this renewal from a nice idea into a living practice? Most people fail at renewal because they try to boil the ocean. They attempt massive resets that require herculean willpower. We know this approach is doomed from the start. There’ no substance. The secret to lasting renewal isn't dramatic gestures—it's tiny, … Continue reading 1491. The Practice of Renewal: From Concept to Daily Reality
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