I’ve prided myself on passing Calculus I and II without opening the books in high school, which was the culminating moment of me owning my lack of desire to read. I think … More The Best Leadership Books Aren’t Actually Leadership Books »
My entire life I have been looking forward to this season, marrying your mother and starting a family. I was the weird kid growing up. While all my friends had dreams of … More The Best Heart: A Letter of Life Lessons for My Future Child »
I don’t know what perfect looks like. Why? Because I’m not sure anybody has ever attained it. I’m a recovering perfectionist. I would like to say I held myself to extremely high … More Finally Free to Overcome Perfectionism »
I’ve almost grown to expect adversity around every corner, greeting it like an old friend. In my life I’ve had my fair share, and looking back it’s almost comical how in every … More The Hero’s Journey: Learn From Adversity »
For the past 4 years I’ve been driven by a quote from Will Smith, “Being realistic is the most traveled road to mediocrity.” I read that quote, instantly wrote it down as … More Seeking Failure: Smart Goal Setting »
When I think of a balanced life I imagine an antique weighing scale, items filling the hanging baskets on each side. Throughout our days we take on weight, saying yes to tasks … More Restore a Balanced Life: Tipping the Scales in Our Favor »
What we truly value often has attention taken away by tangible distractions and perceived ideas of perfection. Our lives have grown more complicated, filled with an idea to compete in a fast paced, achievement driven society. This … More Minimalist Lifestyle for Better Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health »
What do you do? In our modern world we constantly strike up conversation with this simple question. It’s easy, right to the point, and eliminates any awkward quietness between people just meeting … More The Great Millennial Identity Crisis »
Wanting to be loved, looked at with high regard. This is not meant to be a malicious act but what happens when we take it too far? When it becomes impulsive? When the … More Breaking Out of People Pleasing Prison: How to Free Yourself From Social Norms »
Serving others, lending a hand, helping out: This seems to have been ingrained in our DNA. We offer our time, energy, attention, and advice. We have been conditioned into “yes men”, taught … More How to Manage Time and Energy: The Art of Saying No »
