The Anatomy of Rest

Rest isn't just sleeping - it's mental breaks. We all need them. A day off to recharge, an hour to read a book, and time to step away. Once we step away, we can re-engage from a place of abundance.

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Kindness is Infectious

We can all learn to spread kindness to those around us.

Purpose

Choose to Belong

Do you feel like you don't belong? You do. On the other side of this feeling is growth & fulfillment. But, it's going to require something of you to get there.

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The Purposeful Hustle

Do you feel like you are in a constant battle to do more and work harder? Like no matter how much you hustle, you never reach your destination? I invite you to slow down in this moment. Let's look at re-calibrating your compass to ensure you are heading in the right direction.

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Cultivate Your Creativity

Do you see yourself as un-creative? Someone who doesn't have a creative bone in their body? I say you are creative. You have a unique fingerprint - a unique gift. Creativity will help you unlock your gift for the rest of the world.

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Deepen Your Roots

Two weeks ago, a severe & destructive winter storm hit Oregon. Massive trees are down everywhere. Branches strewn all over our yard. Yet some trees still stood tall, with little damage. They survived the storm. How? Strong roots.

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Year 38: Unprecedented Opportunities from an Unprecedented Year

Today is my 39th birthday. As I think back on this last year, it was one of complete chaos with many cherrished memories. Today's essay is reflecting back on year 38 and looking towards tomorrow.

Productivity

Rescue Your Time with the Ideal Week

So tell me, how do you feel about your calendar? Excited for the week or frustrated that once again you'll have to fight to get real work done between all the meetings? Let me introduce you to the calendar management strategy to change it all: the Ideal Week.

Productivity

Be Willing To Do Worthy Work Poorly

When was the last time you started work you knew you could not do well?

Parenting

Batman & Superman Won't Let Me Sleep

Getting your kid to stay in their bed at night is one of the biggest challenges as a parent. You'll do anything to convince them to stay in bed so you can finally have some time to yourself. On this night, I'm glad my son didn't listen to me.

Productivity

Dissect Your Feedback

Remember the last time you got good feedback? After the presentation I gave today, I received a lot of feedback. Some I agreed with; some not so much. I decided to dissect it all.

Productivity

Complete the Education Equation

@ThisIsSethsBlog asked a great question today: "What does it mean to do well in school? Is it the same as 'doing well on some tests'?" I love this question. What's your answer?

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What You Miss When It's Gone

What do you appreciate about today? Rarely do we slow down and look for what we can appreciate today. Without taking time to reflect, we don't know what we miss until its gone.

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Learn to Listen to Yourself

Our lives are crowded with voices. So many people talking about what we should do, say, or think. When was the list time you listened to your own voice?

Productivity

Action (noun): the Person of Action

How do you define a person of action? It's more than just doing a task, right?

Productivity

The Pursuit of Balance

Have you achieved balance only to lose it? Have you found balance only to find it elusive? Balance is not a discovery - it's a pursuit.

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4 Steps to Balance Consistency and Rest

Have you ever completed an audacious goal and been so glad it was over? Your goal was a huge challenge, you accomplished it, and now you just want to take a break. If you're like me, that break goes from one day to two, two days to a

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My Reflection: 30 Days of Ship 30 for 30

My Reflection: 30 Days of Ship 30 for 30 Thanks to @dickiebush & the #ship30for30 community, I've published 30 essays in 30 days. I've built writing skills, learned to iterate in public, and developed amazing relationships.

Parenting

My Son is Allergic to Dragons

Being present with the people who are important in our lives requires effort. Being present with our kids is the same. I was reminded of this recently when I learned something new about my son's allergies.

Productivity

Consistency over Convenience

Today has not been a good day. It would be much more convenient to simply skip writing. But a commitment was made. Today consistency is chosen over convenience.

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My Spirit Animal: the Sasquatch

The Sasquatch has been my spirit animal. You may have heard of him in folklore. The Sasquatch is an ape-like creature that may not exist. He stays in the shadows and doesn't want to be discovered. He doesn't want to be known. He keeps his world

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Release You v0.1

I love trying to find the perfect tool. Roam, Notion, Obsidian - all of them offer something unique. So many options! Today I realized I spend more time trying to find a tool than working on my craft. I realized I am still learning to release version 0.1

Productivity

Don't Let Your Inbox Run Your Life

It never seems to stop. Constant emails, meetings, calls, and distractions. All. Day. Long. I never get to my actual work. Never get to my highest leverage tasks. How do I change this?

Productivity

My Miracle Morning Starts at Night

I did it again. Stayed up too late. Tomorrow I'll need to sleep in or drink a gallon of coffee. Why do I keep doing this? How do I change it?

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Create Your Miracle Morning

Each day is the same. Wake up, eat breakfast, start work, and go through the motions. I don't know about you, but I've let a lot of those days slip by. Slip by without intention. Until one day, I decided to change.