All of My Thoughts and Articles
Always Be the One to Go First
Tim Ferriss was talking with professional volleyball player Gabby Reece on his podcast, and she mentioned a principle she tries to live by in her daily life: Be the one to go first. What does ...
3 Lessons from the Rule of 1/3
Sometimes I get frustrated when my needs aren’t met in a relationship. “What’s wrong?” I ask myself. “Why doesn’t my partner understand what I need?” “If she really loved me, she would do [fill in ...
Don’t Rely Too Much on Externals For Your Motivation
We were in the middle of a tough CrossFit workout the other day, and something went wrong with the music. I’m not sure what happened—maybe the Internet or the speakers weren’t functioning properly. Whatever the ...
The Key Isn’t the Mess, It’s the Response
I was listening to a sermon the other day, and the pastor was talking about how to deal with the “messes” in our life. It’s something we can all relate to, isn’t it? We all ...
Don’t Get Distracted by Technology
Technology is amazing, isn’t it? I love my iPhone. In less than 10 minutes, I found directions, connected with a friend, checked out my Crossfit workout of the day, and bought a book on Amazon. ...
Use Emotional Reactions as Information, Not a Launchpad
We all experience strong emotional reactions from time to time. Something happens in our daily life that triggers us. We feel something (e.g., sadness, anger, fear) and we might also experience a bodily sensation (e.g., ...
When Adversity Hits, Staying Calm is a Superpower
I recently saw the movie Vice, which chronicles the political life of former Vice President Dick Cheney. What struck me the most about the film was Cheney’s ability to remain remarkably calm in the face ...
Why You Shouldn’t Let the Fear of Failure Take You Out of the Game
The fear of failure is powerful. If we don't face this fear head-on, it can take our life off course. When I fail, I feel angry and sad. I start to doubt myself and my ...
As They Went, They Were Healed
There’s a famous story in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus heals ten people with leprosy. To give a bit of background, leprosy was a progressive skin condition that was extremely debilitating. Also, people who ...
