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: Richard Wiseman, How to Become Luckier
British Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman studied what makes some people luckier than others. Turns out lucky people often create their luck.
What “Burning the Boats” Feels Like
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit and only do what you love? Let me tell you.
Weekly Share: Kahlil Gibran, The Unfolding
Kahlil Gibran reminds us that life is not about success or failure.
We Aren’t Failing Enough
Most of us are conditioned to fear failure. I had to learn to deal with it better in order to dare to step outside the box I was (miserable) in.
Weekly Share: William A. Donius, The Power of Your Right Brain
Think you know your answer to a simple question? Turns out the left side of your brain can often completely disagree with the right side.
10 Things I Would Have Done Differently at Work
My work life would have been very different if I knew what I now know about operating from trust rather than fear, not attaching to outcomes, operating from self rather than ego… everything I write about.
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.
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.
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