Day 4 – The Day of Rest
Every major world religion has a practice that focuses on convincing their followers to take rest days. Is this by happenstance? Did all these religions come to this concept independently, or perhaps this is a fundamental truth about organic life that we cannot ignore? Now, some religions, like those of the Abrahamic lineup, have one […]
Day 3 – The One Thing
I will provide credit to Gary Keller and the book he wrote called “The One Thing.” I picked this book up at an airport and read it during a long flight. I do not remember many things in the book, but I did capture one critical thought that I have implemented in my life ever […]
Day 2 – The Power of Prayer
Prayer is one of the most powerful yet deeply personal practices we can embrace. It doesn’t necessarily have to have a religious connotation; rather, it can be a form of mental calmness and mindfulness. Whether you approach it with faith, hope, or even just curiosity, prayer has the ability to center us, transform our perspectives, […]
Day 1 – Embarking on the Journey: A Commitment to Growth
As I stand at the threshold of a new journey, I’ve committed to a 365-day endeavor, linked to an ambitious goal. This morning, I’m reflecting on the key areas that will be vital to my success in this year-long commitment. Maintaining my health is paramount; without it, I risk being unable to sustain the energy […]
Day 365 – Mission Accomplished
Today marks Day 365 of my latest 365 Commitment. This is roughly the sixth time I have done a “365 Commitment.” The exercise is relatively simple. I have a simple formula that I follow, and then I commit to do something every day for 365 days in a row. I usually tie this to some […]
Day 364 – You Do Not Have to Be Exceptional Everyday
The older I have gotten, the more I have come to the realization that human effectiveness is nothing more than boiling our ambitious goals down to discrete tasks. Even the most complicated, most difficult of assignments can be reduced to a workload that can be efficiently done by most humans. If my day consists of […]
Day 363 – Finding an Outlet
When I was a young boy, my Grandfather would go fishing a lot. He would come home on Friday night after work, come in and say hello, then get undressed from his standard business suit, and then suddenly he was gone. The truck would no longer be in the driveway. It was all preloaded and […]
Day 362 – Dealing with Sudden Irritability
Have you ever had a sudden bought of irritability that seemingly comes from nowhere? Everything seems fine on the surface and then someone asks you to do something or interrupts you and then you suddenly feel this sense of intense irritability. This happens to everyone from time to time. Since I was trying to come […]
Day 361 – Recovery is Work Too
I have written on this topic many times, but no matter how much I think about this I cannot seem to convince myself to really believe. Here is the rule, plain and simple. Recovery time is equal to importance as the exercise itself. This means that when you do a workout, or engage in a […]
Day 360 – Time is The Primary Ingredient
No matter how much motivation you get one morning, you are just never going to solve anything of significance in one day. You are never going to make a life change in one day either. You may have just realized that you need to change and be different or to start doing something better—but try […]