I’m leaving tomorrow for a week of racing and paddling and something unusual is happening. Monday through Wednesday I crossed a bunch of stuff off my Flight Plan, but it was a battle to stay on task. On Thursday I… Continue reading
Why you are so damn distracted and how to finally get stuff done.
Ryan Nicodemus was climbing the corporate ladder. He had new clothes, nice shoes, a fancy apartment and money to burn. He was also unhappy. When his friend Joshua Fields Millburn (they now run the popular Minimalists website) introduced him to… Continue reading
Aging vs. Decay – how to stay healthy, wise and sexy as you grow old
It’s funny how we’re so good at getting what we want today and so bad at planning for what we need tomorrow. We happily drive our crew-cab pick-up truck back and forth to work while our bike sits rusting in… Continue reading
The Curse of Ambition
A person shrinks or expands into the degree and nature of his ambitions. Neel Burton, Heaven and Hell Ambition is good. Right? After all, I always thought I was supposed to want more stuff, bigger goals, and better results. Didn’t… Continue reading
Why your self doubt could be a good thing
“When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt.” —Honore de Balzac Take my advice…I’m not using it. That old joke comes to mind every time I step on stage feeling completely void of a single thought… Continue reading
The hidden blessing of not getting what you want.
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” Dalai Lama Sometimes I just want the damn Porsche. This week I was in Toronto speaking about how I built my speaking business. The room was… Continue reading