Blog #460 – Good Stuff Comes Slowly
Although we live in a largely instant gratification world with things like UberEats and Spotify, there are still many things that take time. This disparity drives some people crazy, but there is very little if
Blog #459 – Stress Induced Success
Here is something to think about...really think about. You need to think about it now, because when the time comes that this will apply, you will need to have thought it through already. Tough Times
Blog #458 – The Gift of Enough
This concept may fall short for a bunch of people in today's world, which is exactly why I wanted to share it. I heard a story once about famous authors Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut
Blog #457 – People are Jealous of Where You End Up, but Not…
...what it took to get there. Think about that, because it is so true. If you are willing to do the work, you can sometimes reap the benefits. There are no guarantees in life, other
Blog #456 – The Whole World is Divided into Two Groups…
Once again, Chris Williamson coming with the goods on the Modern Wisdom podcast. This line was so spot on that I that HAD to write about it. Chris changed the original thought he was quoting
Blog #455 – Unspoken Expectations = Premeditated Resentments
BOOM! This line hit me like a ton of bricks when I heard it. I know it was credited to someone else, but I heard this from Chris Williamson on the Modern Wisdom podcast. It
Blog #454 – Pursuit of Happiness vs Happiness of Pursuit
This one may sound a little funny, but it is quite true. I have learned this myself and cannot agree more; chasing after something is the best part of the process. The thrill of the
Blog #453 – The Road to Paradise starts in Hell
Yet another great quote from Tim Grover, and man does this one hitting close to home. I know, I have lived it, over and over. My plans to be a collegiate wrestler ended quickly in
Blog #452 – The Future ain’t what it Used to be…
"The Future ain't what it used to be" Yogi Berra This reference will not likely be one that most of my readers will know, so please do check the wikipedia link for who this
Blog #451 – Optimizing for the RIGHT Things
As you may have noticed if you've read any of my other blogs, I am all about Optimization. This started out as a self improvement process, and led to an array of amazing adventures, lifestyle,
Blog #450 – A case for Arrogance…
In honor of hitting blog #450, I thought I'd go big with title and topic. This is not something you'll hear much of lately, in a world of humble brags and homogenization of skills and
Blog #449 – Practice slows things down
I was listening to another Joe Rogan podcast the other day and he was discussing the progression that someone new to jiu jitsu experiences with practice. When you first hit the mats and start to
Blog #448 – How much Truth can you Handle?
Here is something to consider for yourself: "The degree to which a person can grow is directly proportional to the amount of truth he can accept about himself without running away."
Blog #447 – Self-Imposed Urgency
Here is something that I swear by and I think you may want to consider. Despite being the VP of Sales for my company, having lots of friends that I speak with on a regular
Blog #446 – Borrowing Happiness from Tomorrow
Unfortunately I do not remember where I heard this quote, but it stuck with me nonetheless. When I heard this quote, it was aimed directly at going out and partying too much and how this
Blog #445 – 2023 in Review, dwelling on the good stuff
Well, once again this year has gone by quickly. And as I have gotten in the habit of (thanks to Tim Ferriss), I am doing a year in review instead of a New Year's Resolution
Blog #444 – It’s What You Don’t Do That Can Matter Most…
We always hear that you have to take action, make things happen, grab the bull by the horns, etc. ad nauseum. And while it is true, there is another side to that coin that gets
Blog #442 – The Art of Refinement
I am big on the art of refinement as an approach to life itself. In the famous words of legendary martial artist Bruce Lee: It is not daily increase, but daily decrease. Hack away the
Blog #440 – How to avoid that Midlife Crisis…
Depending on where you are in life, this may seem like a ridiculous thing to consider. On the other hand, you may be knee deep in it already. If it is the latter, please keep
Blog #439 – The Secret to Life is…
The Secret to Life is Freedom. The Secret to Freedom is Courage. I am a staunch believer in this concept, and I am fortunate enough to say that I know that it is true, as
Blog # 438 – Happier Than Others…
If you have not been listening to the Modern Wisdom podcast by Chris Williamson, you need to start. My current all-time favorite podcast is the episode with Alex Hormozi. Episode 670 entitled: 23 Controversial Truths
Blog #437 — The Real Reason I climb Mountains
I loved this quote the moment I saw it, and despite having the need to learn this over time, I really identified with it now. “Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but
Blog #436 — A Muddling of Details
“Beware those who try to win by muddling the details” Eric Weinstein I caught Eric Weinstein on the Modern Wisdom podcast with Chris Williamson recently and loved this thought of his. He went on in
Blog # 435 — The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Which Side of the Dunning-Kruger Effect are You? In case you are unfamiliar (with the name at least) Here is a brief definition of each aspect: The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias[2] in which people with limited competence
Blog #423 – One Thousand PBJ Sandwiches…
In my coaching career at ASU, I estimate that I ate about a thousand peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I did this because my schedule of my day job and my commitment for coaching the