Day 94 – What a Steep Learning Curve Means – A Good Thing
When you hear the term steep learning curve, you might associate it with something difficult, maybe even daunting. But in a technical sense, the steepness of the curve often indicates rapid progress within a short amount of time. While this informal usage of the term is widely accepted, the scientific basis behind it paints a […]
Day 64 – Compound Your Interest
In the pursuit of personal growth, we often confront a frustrating paradox: some actions come naturally, while others feel insurmountable, like scaling a mountain in ill-fitting shoes. Why is it that we can dive headfirst into certain tasks, yet others drain us before we’ve even begun? The answer lies in how our brains perceive effort […]
Day 63 – Embrace the Chaos
We have this incorrect notion that the world swirling around us is an organized place. We do this all the time, we think that “they” have it all figured out. “They” must have a process or “they are tracking all of this. There is obviously structure in the world around us, but order is not […]
Day 62 – Stop Being Available
For years, I carried a belief that seemed noble at the time: being available 24/7 was proof of my dedication. I thought it said to the world, “I’m reliable. I’m indispensable.” But as the years passed, the cracks in that narrative began to show. My time? Taken. My dreams? Neglected. My sense of self-worth? Diminished. […]
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 33 – Shorten the Defeat Cycle
Day 33. I’ve been thinking a lot about the cycle we go through when we fail. It’s something we all know all too well. We set out with big plans, we’re pumped, and then… we fall short. Suddenly, we’re in this strange place where our hopes and the reality of our results are in two […]
Day 281 – Perseverance
Looking back at my life, I have only really come to one solid conclusion about what leads to success. Although there are always many factors, the one ingredient all my successful experiences have had is perseverance. This leads me to this conclusion: if you want to have success at anything – the most important thing […]
Day 269 – What Do “They” Want?
Yesterday, I wrote an article about what I think I want the most when I wake up and take on my job each day. So last, as I was humming the Joe Cocker version of “With a Little Help from My Friends:” The background singers ask the question: Do you need anybody? The answer – […]
Day 266 – Circumstance is Contextual but Not Certain
Today is my birthday, and I was born into a certain circumstance. I had no control, influence, or say in the matter. I entered the world and was dealt my hand of cards, and that was the way it was. I do not remember the moment, but according to my mother, I was not very […]