“Fake it til you make it,” they say. See, we all have someone we want to be. Everybody has a vision for themselves where they’re supremely confident, get to do what they want, and have total control over their life. We crave being that person, but the process of actually becoming that person seems so […]

With the exception of psychopaths and whatnot, most people are good people. Odds are, you’re a good person. You have flaws. You make mistakes. At times, you might even hurt people and do bad things. But all of these things wrapped together are what make you a whole person. But what do we do when […]

Most articles about the habits of successful people are total nonsense. In fact, I once wrote an article making fun of the concept altogether. But here I am, writing an article about the habits of successful people. What gives? Well, there are some things you can get in the habit of doing to increase your […]

You can’t manage time. Productivity hacks are often nothing more than forms of “mental masturbation.” When it comes to the type of productivity that moves the needle in your life, it’s much more important to focus on your energy. Think of the average person in society today. What word or phrase would you use to […]

Before I talk about keeping a gratitude list, I want to talk about the word itself — gratitude. Gratitude can be a nebulous and meaningless term. It can be a crutch to hide from your ambition. Or, it could be the key to true happiness, sanity, and contentment. How you define and use gratitude means […]

Want a free copy of my brand new book, Real Help an Honest Guide to Self-Improvement? If you’re new to Audible you can get the book for free along with a trail membership (cancel anytime). Click here for more details. I Googled “how to be productive” and saw all these 20 point lists with super-specific […]

Are you free? Do you wake up and go about your day feeling like you have control over your own life? Or, do you feel like your life, circumstances, dictates how you behave? Do you feel like your life pushes you around? Are you constantly reacting to what goes on around you? Do you have […]

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. – Proverbs 22:29 I’m not the most skilled writer in the world, not even close. I’m not the most prolific, original, or stylish. But I know one thing for sure […]

Most writers don’t fear writing. They’re to hit the publish button. They fear the judgment of other people, the stats, the response, the outcome. If I worried about how well each blog post would do, I’d never publish anything. Of course, I want my work to do well and I’m glad when it does. But […]

Imagine how shitty your life must be if you’re thinking about Donald Trump while you’re on vacation. You don’t have to imagine, actually, because this was exactly what Rob Reiner was doing. Here’s his exact quote: I’m in Sedona where my daughter will be giving a photographic presentation. And although it’s beautiful & quite spiritual […]