All of My Thoughts and Articles
Harry Potter, Anticipation, and The Joy of Taking Your Time
Not too long ago, I visited some good friends from college. They had four kids under the age of six, so their life is very full. We had a nice dinner, visiting and catching up. ...
How to Utilize Passive Change Agents
When trying to make a change in their life, most people utilize active change agents. What I mean by “active” is that the change effort involves doing something proactive. You have to keep applying energy ...
Don’t Break Promises to Yourself
The other night, I made the decision to wake up early the next morning and go to a 6:30am Crossfit class. I don’t like getting up that early, but I had a morning meeting at ...
Do You Want Help or Feedback?
There’s a simple question I have started to ask people in my life, and it’s been very helpful for my relationships. Here’s the question: Do you want help or feedback? The Fixer In life, my ...
Use Negative Emotions, Don’t Lose Them
I was feeling anxious not too long ago. There were a lot of things on my mind. I had several writing projects with due dates approaching. The lease for my apartment was up, and I ...
3 Keys to Personal Growth
Today I want to share a 3-part framework that I use to help people who are working toward personal growth. I use this model in my own life, as well as with clients I’m trying ...
Life is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
A lot of times in life, we take the short view. Something is happening right now that isn’t how we want it to be, and we get frustrated. Our circumstances go up and down, and ...
How to Live with Uncertainty
One of the most challenging things to navigate in life is living with uncertainty. My wife and I are dealing with this right now, as we try to have a baby. We have had trouble ...
The Importance of Taking Initiative
It's important to take the initiative when working toward your goals. I remember one evening, I was on my train ride home from work. The train was busier than usual, and it was hard to ...
