All of My Thoughts and Articles
In Nutrition and Life, Aim for 80/20
One of my favorite books about nutrition and exercise is “The Primal Blueprint” by Mark Sisson. One of the key principles he talks about in the book is that he believes you should aim to ...
How to Wake Up Without Hitting the Snooze Button
I used to have a bad habit of hitting the snooze button on my alarm clock. For 20-30 minutes in the morning, I would toss and turn in bed, getting interrupted every 5 minutes by ...
3 Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Carol Dweck has found that some people have a growth mindset, whereas other people have a fixed mindset. Growth Mindset A growth mindset means you believe your personality, abilities, and skills are malleable. They ...
The Story of the Farmer and the Leaky Pot
A long time ago, there lived a farmer. The farmer owned a watering pot, and for many years the farmer would carry his pot from his big old farmhouse at the top of the hill, ...
6 Tips for Winning the Email Battle
I still remember when getting an email was fun and exciting, like getting a handwritten note in the mail. Those days are over. Now I get between 50-100 emails per day. Sometimes it seems as ...
How to Be a Good Loser
The other day, I was playing Dr. Mario with my wife Jenn. (We have one of those old 8-bit Nintendo game systems.) Unfortunately, I was doing poorly. After I lost, I was so grumpy that ...
When Trouble Hits, Look for the Blessing in Disguise
Research is clear that people who experience higher levels of gratitude also tend to be happier. But gratitude can be tough, especially when you’re struggling with difficulties or problems in your life. Look for the ...
I Hope We Elect to Kick Ass
While taking calls on his weekly radio show before the LSU game, Alabama coach Nick Saban was asked a simple question by one of the callers: “If you win the coin toss, will you elect ...
Does God Still Speak to Us Today?
I was having dinner with a friend awhile back, and he asked me whether I thought God still speaks to us today. My friend was struggling. He had been praying and wanted God to encourage ...
