Day 111 – When to Wait and When to Move On
Patience is often romanticized as a virtue that, when practiced, will inevitably lead to success. We’re told that with enough waiting, everything we desire will fall into place. But anyone who has lived through seasons of uncertainty knows it’s not that simple. Sometimes patience feels like holding your breath underwater—waiting for a breakthrough that may […]
Day 110 – Repetition Is the Only Way
The older I get, the more I realize something fundamental about success: it isn’t glamorous, and it certainly isn’t quick. It doesn’t hinge on talent alone or even on bursts of motivation. No, the real path to success is rooted in something far less flashy—repetition. Repetition, the deliberate practice of returning to the same effort, […]
Day 109 – The Art of Emulation
This morning, I found myself reflecting on the word emulation. It’s a concept that runs deep in human nature, influencing everything from how we learn as children to how we innovate as adults. Emulation has been one of humanity’s greatest strengths—our ability to observe, absorb, and build upon the ideas and actions of others has […]
Day 108 – The Storm Unleashes
We underestimate the power of focus. It’s easy to look at someone highly successful and imagine they were born with something the rest of us lack—a rare gift, an inborn talent, or an extraordinary stroke of luck. But most of the time, the secret to their success isn’t found in some mythical ability or chance; […]
Day 107 – A Viewpoint is Earned
I remember it vividly: I was in my early twenties, stepping into my first major technical job. The excitement of starting fresh in a new career had me brimming with enthusiasm. One afternoon, I found myself outside with a senior engineer during his smoke break. He was a grumpy man, the kind whose complaints about […]
Day 106 – Never Forget Perspective
There’s a curious tendency within us all, one that has been both a survival mechanism and, at times, a stumbling block. It’s the tendency to center ourselves so completely in our own experiences that we assume the problems we face must be equally significant to everyone around us. It’s not that we’re inherently selfish in […]
Day 105 – Inquiry before Advocacy
Today, I had the privilege of moderating a discussion where several individuals needed to come together to tackle a shared problem. It could have easily turned into a room full of competing opinions, each voice vying for dominance. Instead, I tried something different: I asked the participants to focus on inquiry rather than advocacy. Instead […]
Day 104 – Hiccups Happen
Every commitment starts with a vision. You imagine the person you want to become, the habits you want to embrace, and the lifestyle you hope to create. For a while, the momentum feels unstoppable. You’re consistent. You’re focused. You’re making progress. And then, out of nowhere, life throws a curveball—a stressful week, a missed day, […]
Day 103 – Follow First, Then Innovate
I asked my grandmother, who is about ready to have her 100th birthday, what one of her secrets to life she has picked up along the way. She said one of her primary lessons was to “shut up and follow the leader.” This was funny because if you knew my grandfather – you would understand […]
Day 102 – Force of Nature Regenerative Bison
In a world that often moves too fast, we sometimes need moments to pause and reflect on what sustains us, guides us, and inspires us to grow. Recently, I found myself captivated by an unexpected idea while glancing at a menu at True Food Kitchen, a restaurant emphasizing sustainability and natural ingredients. Amid the list […]