Memento mori meaning, in plain English: it’s Latin for “remember that you must die.” In Stoic philosophy it isn’t a gloomy slogan or a skull aesthetic,...
The dichotomy of control is the Stoic idea that some things are up to you and some things are not, and that your peace and performance...
Amor fati meaning, in plain English: it’s Latin for “love of fate.” It’s the practice of embracing everything that happens to you, including the setbacks and...
Never miss twice means one missed day is an accident, but two in a row is the start of a new habit you don’t want. To...
What is mental toughness? It’s your ability to stay steady, keep going and perform close to your best when pressure, setbacks and uncertainty hit. Psychologist Peter...
If you want to know how to build discipline that lasts, stop trying to feel motivated and start keeping small promises to yourself on a schedule,...
In truck crashes in St. Petersburg, FL, a truck’s black box may hold details that are hard to spot at the crash scene. It can record...
Facing a criminal trial can be overwhelming. Whether you are dealing with charges yourself or helping someone who is, it is important to prepare well. Understanding...
Most founders still measure their day in hours. How many hours did I work, how many meetings did I sit through, how many hours of deep...
In contemporary society, traditional learning formats are being complemented by microlearning. Many people struggle to maintain their attention during long lectures, courses, or webinars. As a...
Life often feels finished. That is usually when it starts costing you. Last week I spoke with a man who seems to have it figured out....
You know the story. A guy gets wings made of feathers and wax, dad tells him not to fly too close to the sun, guy ignores...
Finding time to give back can feel overwhelming. Many people want to help others but think it takes a lot of time and planning. The truth...
Most people can remember a moment when someone pointed out that they were getting better at something. It might have been a teacher who mentioned that...
Success is often presented as a personal scoreboard. We are encouraged to earn more, build a larger audience, reach the next career milestone, or create a...
Your cell phone is usually something that you check almost immediately when you wake up. One notification turns into three. An e-mail is followed by another...
Success doesn’t start with frantic hustle. It starts in your head. When elite athletes, surgeons, and high-performing executives want to perform at their best, they don’t...
We tell the sexy version of success. Hemingway was gifted. Jobs was a genius. Jordan was a freak. We collect their habits like they are spells....
I used to raise my hand when someone asked who in the room was an entrepreneur. Then I started watching what people meant by the word....
An online lesson opened after dinner competes with unfinished work, household chores, and the temptation to close the laptop. Adult students may arrive motivated, but motivation...
Buying Braze is a significant investment. The harder part is making sure the investment compounds. For companies that have already implemented Braze, the conversation has moved...
I ran a workshop in Bali on living out your purpose, and the same thing kept coming up. People could talk about impact all day. They...
Napoleon Hill’s book has outsold almost everything in its category for ninety years. These next ten are the ones worth reading next — starting with the...
When we talk about modern success, it is hard to ignore the astronomical rise of Drake. Beyond the Grammy awards, the record-breaking Billboard hits, and the...
Doing well at something is not the same as wanting it. Plenty of people are steady at their jobs and still feel hollow at the end...
A first planned video conversation feels easier when the technical setup and basic expectations are handled in advance. A few practical checks reduce distractions and leave...
After enough years in medicine, you start to notice a pattern that has nothing to do with biology and everything to do with psychology. The most...
Legacy systems are not only old software left by someone else. Many teams create their own legacy after a fast launch. The product still works, but...
If you look at someone like Tim Ferriss, you might assume he is a hyper-productive, super-optimized efficiency machine. After all, he authored The 4-Hour Workweek and...
Most highly ambitious people suffer from a dangerous illusion: the belief that if they can just achieve one more milestone—a funding round, a promotion, an exit—they...
