The Problem with Living an Exponential Life (and How to Solve It)
In a world where everyone is thinking about incremental growth, there's a magic that comes from living an exponential life. Here's how to go about doing so.
Stop Sharing Motivational Quotes (and Do This Instead)
Motivational quotes weren't designed to look cool and make you feel good. They are pieces of wisdom based on lessons learned from people who took action.
You’re Not Meant to Find Your Purpose
What if you weren't meant to find your purpose, but create it? Dedicate your life to something bigger than yourself and you will be filled with purpose.
The Two Kinds of Purpose and How They Fit Together
There are two kinds of purpose that occur: a central theme that runs through everything we do and then different iterations of it as we grow along the way.
Who You Are vs What You Do
In the age of needing to "find your passion", there's a belief that we have to make money from what we love. But who you are doesn't need to be what you do.
The Problem with SMART Goals (and Why You Should Aim for Impossible)
SMART goals are great in theory, but in reality, they hold us back from what we're truly capable of. Instead, we should set impossible goals. Here's how.
The Inspiration Effect: Your Role Models Are Merely a Reflection
If someone is an inspiration to you, it means the same characteristic you admire is waiting to come out of you, too. If you're feeling it, it's in there.
Bright Lines: How to Become More Disciplined with Less Effort
If you're struggling with discipline, create bright lines up front and you'll never have to waste time or energy making decisions when the pressure's on.
Stupid Small Commitments and The Power of Momentum
When we get stuck, stupid small commitments get us back on track, momentum kicks in, and it becomes harder to stop making progress than it was to start.
Forgive and Recommit
Once you've set a big goal for your life, you just need to show up today. But what happens if we slip up and go off track? Simple. We forgive and recommit.