Day 24 – Lift Off Requires the Most Energy
Think about a rocket ship taking off. The force needed to break free from the earth’s pull is tremendous, a raw display of energy and persistence. This is exactly what it feels like to begin any life-changing commitment or new habit. The mistake we often make is trying to engineer something that resembles that massive […]
Day 23 – Starting from Perfect is Not Engineering
Years ago, I sat down with a team of engineers and laid out a challenge. We had a client who needed a technical solution that worked with their existing resources. The team, eager and meticulous, came back with designs and blueprints that gleamed with technical prowess. Their recommendation was clear: replace all current equipment, overhaul […]
Day 22 – More Than Three Principle
We all have our breaking points. For me, it’s a concept I like to call the “More Than Three” Principle. It’s simple but powerful. I rarely feel overwhelmed if I’m juggling up to three major things. But the minute a fourth stressor enters the mix, that’s when the alarm bells start ringing. That’s when I […]
Day 21 – Waiting for Perfect Time, is Wasting Time
There’s a subtle lie we tell ourselves when it comes to personal commitment and growth. We convince ourselves that we’ll start when the timing is right, as if there’s some mystical alignment of the stars that will make our first steps effortless and the journey smooth. We look for that “perfect” moment when all conditions line […]
Day 20 – The Day I Decided Never to Color Inside the Lines
I often find myself drawn back to a particular memory from my early school days. It’s not math class or reading time that sticks with me, but an afternoon in kindergarten, hands covered in thick, sticky paint, totally lost in the wild wonder of finger painting. This wasn’t just any project, though—this was my first […]
Day 19 – When the Shine Wears Off
You know that feeling when you commit to something new—something that fills you with excitement and promise? It’s invigorating, isn’t it? The early days of a new habit or commitment are usually powered by a kind of internal glow, a “shine” that fuels you to push forward, fueled by the excitement of what this change […]
Day 18 – Multi-Generational Perspective
I was raised with an appreciation for my family’s history. From a young age, I was taught to value the stories of my ancestors, and as I’ve grown, I’ve done my best to collect and preserve those stories. There’s something about knowing where you come from—understanding the roots that anchor you—that gives life a richer, […]
Day 17 – Progress Everyday
We’ve all heard the stories. The tales of people who take on monumental tasks, the ones that make you wonder, “How did they ever do that?” It’s easy to imagine that the great accomplishments of history—the incredible inventions, the life-changing art pieces, the jaw-dropping feats of human endurance—came about in moments of brilliance or through […]
Day 16 – Advice to Younger Self
Looking back to my twenties, I realize that one of my biggest limitations was simply not knowing where to look for knowledge. I had a hunger to grow, to succeed, but I didn’t fully grasp how to seek out the kind of learning that would truly shape my path forward. College played a role—it gave […]
Day 15 – When Focus Fades
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting at your desk, staring at a growing to-do list or that endless email inbox, and suddenly, everything feels like static. Your mind is racing from one thought to another, but nothing is sticking. You’re trying to focus, but it’s like holding sand in your hands—no matter how hard you […]