Get Burned Out

Get Burned Out

Burnout gets a bad rap. Stress and overwhelm too. But here’s the thing: big goals require you to stretch way beyond your comfort zone. “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,”...

I Fell Off The Wagon

I’m not proud of it. It doesn’t happen often; but I hate it when it does. Because chaos reigns. There’s only one solution really. In every moment, there is the opportunity to begin again....

Like A Hamster On A Wheel

I was jarred by his words. I had stopped along the road to chat with my neighbor. Sean was building a stone wall across the front of his property. He had been at it for months; and it was quite beautiful to behold. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his dirty...

Wretchedly Out Of Shape

You’re wretchedly out of shape. I could be wrong. But I doubt it. I’m not talking about your yoga or pilates or gym prowess. I’m talking about your brain. The ability to do deep work is one of the most valuable attributes in business and in life. I...

About the Poop

Did you know that there’s a link between poop and productivity? There is! I discovered it recently when preparing for a keynote. Productivity doesn’t mean working harder. It means working smarter. More done, in less time. Without the stress or overwhelm. I...