Most people approach most decisions as win-lose situations. Win if you pick the best option and lose if you don't. It's as if every decision they make is a carnival game with cosmic …
Old Rules vs. New Rules
We are at the intersection between two aims for life. Two different goals that people build their lives towards. The old way approach to a life's work and career was optimizing for survival. The new …
Self-Motivation and Commitment
When we decide that we want to make a change in our lives--exercise, a side hustle, improving at work--we assume that we need to get motivated to make it happen. We take on the idea that we need to …
Commitment is Key
It's cliche to say that there is no secret to success. People write and talk about it all the time. Eyes glaze over reading it. But it is cliche for a reason. It is a simple but incredibly powerful …
Sitting and Working
Often the hardest part of a task is just getting started. Once we decide to sit down and work the task or problem goes from large and imposing into simply a step by step challenge to overcome. So …
Becoming Who You’re Meant To Be
Growing up means letting go a part of who you are. To pursue your possibilities, you have to give up options. To become great at one thing means sacrificing --for a time-- the other options you …