Day 43 – The Goal is Failure
Day 43 of the commitment brings a paradoxical but transformative perspective: failure should be our goal. If that statement feels uncomfortable, you’re not alone. For much of my life, I misunderstood what goals should be. I followed the advice to make goals “specific, measurable, and achievable.” But as time went on, I realized something profound: […]
Day 42 – Navigating Life as a Neutral Particle
Imagine yourself as a particle flying through the fabric of our world, a tiny entity navigating forces larger than yourself. If you were positively or negatively charged, you’d find yourself drawn in one direction or another by magnetic fields, constantly adjusting your path to accommodate external pulls. However, if you were a neutral particle, those […]
Day 41 – The Law of Entropy
Entropy is more than just a principle from thermodynamics; it’s a metaphor for life’s ever-present challenge of maintaining order. This natural law explains why ignoring small issues often leads to big problems—a lesson I’ve learned the hard way through my personal and professional experiences. The Nature of Entropy At its core, entropy measures disorder or […]
Day 40 – Things You Must Do
There are some things in life that simply must be done—no excuses, no negotiations, no alternatives. These aren’t the “would-be-nice” or “when-I-get-to-it” tasks, but the absolute non-negotiables. Developing a mindset where these essential actions are treated as mandatory is critical if you’re serious about living a meaningful, productive life. The Mentality of “Must-Do” We all […]
Day 39 – Prevent Tailspins
Today I was thinking about something we all encounter but rarely dissect: the tailspin—a moment when a small trigger spirals into a full-blown emotional storm. Recognizing and managing these moments can be the difference between a bad day and a productive one. Spotting the Triggers Early in my marriage, I learned about the power of […]
Day 38 – Self Destruct Mode
Do you ever catch yourself in a cycle of self-destructive behavior? Maybe it’s subtle, like scrolling endlessly through social media when you know it disrupts your sleep, or more apparent, like sabotaging your health after weeks of clean eating. It’s a strange phenomenon, isn’t it? If we saw someone else skiing toward a cliff, we’d […]
Day 37 – Thinking is Work
Today, I’ve been reflecting on something that’s been ingrained in me for years: the idea that thinking isn’t “real” work. Somehow, I’ve been conditioned to believe that productivity only counts when it’s visible—when there’s a finished product, a checked box, or something tangible to show for my effort. But the truth is, thinking is work. […]
Day 36 – Label and Tag the Thought
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with that one negative thought? You know the one. The thought that lingers just under the surface, subtly influencing your day, distorting your reality until it feels like every bump in the road leads back to that idea. This is the kind of negativity that becomes a mental fog—just […]
Day 35 – Run Toward Conflict
Conflict. The very word sends a chill through most of us. Our natural instinct? Run away, avoid it, sidestep the mess. But what if avoiding conflict is actually leading us down a worse path? Over time, I’ve learned that embracing conflict—heading toward it instead of away from it—often opens doors to deeper understanding, stronger relationships, […]
Day 34 – Value is ALWAYS Built
When we think about large companies like 3M, Ford, or HP, what stands out is that they didn’t just make one thing—they created a process for making things of value. Their success wasn’t just about the products they initially offered but about the systems and processes they built, which allowed them to continue creating value […]