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When you look at the face of the average person in society, their expression, what words come to mind? Do you see joy, happiness, and creativity? Sometimes, but it’s so rare that when you see it, you feel it in a palpable way. You usually don’t see positive emotions. For the most part, you see […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I turn 30 in three months, and I’m not freaking out at all. I’m fine. To boot, I have none of the accomplishments and milestone of the person who “has life figured out.” Instead of a stable job, I don’t have a job. I’m choosing to be a full-time writer, which is lucrative at times, […]

How do you become a better person? What does that even mean? Who gets to decide? What are the standards? How do you know for certain you’re moving in the right direction? The definition of better changes depending on the context. You can improve in certain areas while you degrade in others. The classic example […]

I lost my job and my wife in the span of a week. Ok, let’s backtrack a little. I didn’t lose my job, per se, but I was on the brink of it. Long story short, because I was distracted (or so I thought), I made a major gaffe on a marketing campaign at my […]