Writing
I share what I learned about purpose, mindset, and creativity in my quest to live an authentic life, hoping to inspire others to live life on their terms. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive new posts weekly.
Weekly Share: Nick Cave, “The Red Hand Files”
Nick Cave shows us that the creative process can heal and grow us in unpredictable but immeasurably beneficial ways.
The Identity That Helped Create a Billion-Dollar Company
Tom Bilyeu, who sold Quest Nutrition for $1 billion, thinks of himself as “average”. How does an average guy create a billion dollar company?
Weekly Share: Alex Banayan, “The Third Door”
Alex Banayan went on a 7-year quest to discover how the world's most successful people launched their careers. The moral of the story will not be a shocker to loyal readers of this blog…
Split Personality No More
Recently my practice of experimentation and following intuition has been educational for me. I thought sharing it might be interesting for you too.
Weekly Share: Emotional Literacy for Success and Happiness
Jim Dethmer teaches us how to be happier and more successful by seeing and dealing with our emotions more effectively in the present moment.
That Time When My Mind Took a Backseat
What creative opportunities could open up if you found a way to silence your mind? I share a way that worked for me.
Weekly Share: The 10,000-Hour Rule May Not Apply to You
David Epstein reveals why short term thinking is a good thing, the best way to find your ideal career, who the most creative thinkers are and much more.
Jump or Step Back?
When we have an uneasy feeling, how can we tell if it’s our mind keeping us safe and comfortable, or our intuition protecting us from making a big mistake?
Weekly Share: Who Will You Be in a Year?
A potentially controversial perspective on our personal growth goals from Alain de Botton.
The Voice That We Silence
The choices that “make sense” don’t always make sense. How can we change our decision making process?
The Evolution of a Disliked Pursuit
How something you hate could turn into something you love, or why you should just start something that is a tiny bit interesting to you, even if you have doubts and questions.
Weekly Share: Steven Pressfield, “The War of Art”
Steven Pressfield tells us that the force holding us back from realizing our dreams is universal, potent and fueled by our fears. Knowing that can help us conquer it.
One Thousand and One Excuses
We are at our most creative when we need to find reasons not to create.
Weekly Share: David Foster Wallace, “This Is Water”
There’s no better piece on becoming more aware of the voice in your head and not letting it rule your life than David Foster Wallace’s 2005 commencement speech for Kenyon College.
Life in the Observer’s Seat
Our daily life provides ample opportunity to practice noticing when our ego is running the show (our default mode) and shifting control to our “real” self.
You Are Not Your Thoughts
Have you ever tried to meditate but kept hearing constant chatter? If you can hear the voice in your head, the voice isn’t you.
Weekly Share: The (Wo)Man in the Arena
We can’t discuss judgment and creativity without reminding ourselves of the Theodore Roosevelt quote that the fabulous Brené Brown brought to our collective attention in recent years.
We Are All Creatives
We don’t always think of ourselves as creative but we all are. Keep reading if you’re not convinced you are - or can be - a creative: Someone who creates.
You Be the Judge
The world teaches us to judge everything. This stands in the way of our growth.
Teachings
Following my journey from an unfulfilling corporate job to a life of alignment and purpose, I guide people through their own journey to create a life they’re in love with by discovering their own authentic self and unique expression.
We use common phrases to lie to ourselves. Journaling helped me discover the true meaning behind them.