April 24, 2026
I value my time, my space, and my focus. So I have become very selective about what I give my attention to. I practice “selective attention.” I ignore topics that drain my mind.I keep away from people who drain my Read more…
April 21, 2026
Don’t worry too much about criticism from someone you would never take advice from. Not all feedback deserves equal weight. When criticism comes from people whose judgment you value, it is worth paying attention to. Even when it is uncomfortable, Read more…
April 19, 2026
This is something I don’t tire of saying… to my team, to mentees, to anyone who is willing to listen. Focus on the inputs you control. The outputs will follow. Not always. Not guaranteed. But the odds shift in your Read more…
April 17, 2026
I’ve always been drawn to meditation. Not in a very disciplined, structured way… but as a way to keep coming back to myself. To slow things down. To see things a little more clearly. And I’m always looking for ways Read more…
April 14, 2026
Whatever I am today, in some measure, rests on someone else’s sacrifice, trust, teaching, patience, correction, or generosity. My parents. A teacher. A boss. A friend. A colleague. Nobody gets anywhere entirely on their own. Someone gives you a break. Read more…
April 10, 2026
One of the simplest places to watch bad decision-making in action is a group lunch plan. A few colleagues decide to step out. Someone says, “Let’s do Mexican.”Immediately, someone says, “I had Mexican last night.”Another says, “What about salads?”Someone else Read more…
April 9, 2026
We look for the “right answer” because it brings clarity. It helps us move, improves outcomes, and tells us what to do next. But the right answer also creates discomfort. It exposes who is wrong and forces accountability. That is Read more…
April 8, 2026
Whenever I get excited about a new idea, I’ve learned to be a little suspicious of that excitement. Not long ago, I was considering launching a new initiative in a promising market. The numbers looked good. The conversations were encouraging. Read more…
March 30, 2026
There was once a young nobleman named Julian who lived a life of endless “tomorrow.” He was wealthy, healthy, and he spent his days in idle distraction. He put off his true passions, writing, helping his community, and mending a Read more…
March 22, 2026
I’ve written before about this… how asking the right questions often gives you more clarity than chasing the right answers. And I keep coming back to it. Not all questions are equal. Some are just noise. Some are defensive. Some Read more…
