Oct 30

The Dark Side of Productivity Myths Exposed

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In this episode, Oliver Burkeman gets real with me about the power of embracing limits to unlock a richer, more productive life. We talk about his book, Meditations for Mortals, and unpack why so much of traditional time management is flawed. Instead of chasing perfection, Oliver shows how small, intentional steps and accepting our constraints can actually lead to more freedom and fulfillment. His take on “imperfectionism” and the value of presence offers a fresh... read more ›
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Sep 23

Time Management Is Dead—Here’s What Actually Works

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"There’s nothing noble or romantic about being busy. It just means you don’t have your shit together... all of us can live with a more expansive sense of time right now regardless of our circumstances simply by making some important choices and taking some specific actions in our lives." That’s from my new book, Never Play It Safe. And damn, it hits hard, right? We’ve been fed this myth that being busy is a badge... read more ›
483 reads
Apr 22

How to Stop Doing the Things You Hate

Entrepreneur Derek Sivers said it best: If you’re not saying “HELL YEAH” to something, it’s a no. It’s the idea that 1) we need to prioritize the things that light us up, and 2) the best way to focus our energy is to say no to more things that don’t. When we're navigating this journey called life, it's easy to veer off course, subtly losing our way in the daily grind. This is your life... read more ›
707 reads
Dec 13

10x Your Life: A Strategy for Impossible Goals with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Want to achieve the impossible? Psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy doesn't think that's crazy - in fact, he wants to help you get there. https://youtu.be/uxXZI2x7wVE Dr. Benjamin Hardy holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology, which is essentially the study of leadership, strategy, and motivation. He spent his time at Clemson researching how the human mind sets and pursues goals, as well as how it responds to change. A deep interest in self-development led him from blogging... read more ›
2.2K reads
Nov 13

The Buyback Principle: Unlocking More Time for Your Art

Time. We all have more things we want to do than hours in the day. As a creative, I've often grappled with how to best allocate my hours, ensuring that I'm not only productive but also fulfilled. The idea of "buying back your time" isn't a new concept, but a recent conversation with seasoned entrepreneur and coach, Dan Martell, helped galvanize this idea for me. While Dan's insights are primarily tailored for business leaders, I... read more ›
973 reads
Jul 10

The Procrastination Cure You Don’t Want to Hear

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. You might have met the deadline, but the quality of your work (not to mention your sleep) likely suffered. The toll on your mental and physical well-being was enormous. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute... read more ›
1.3K reads
Jun 07

Winning at Work and Home: How to Build a Family-First Business with Steve Chou

Becoming a family-first entrepreneur is all about balance. When Steve Chou, a highly renowned entrepreneur and educator in the e-commerce space, creator of multiple 7-figure businesses, and founder of BumblebeeLinens.com asked me if I heard the four burner theory before, I was intrigued. Steve Chou, has a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He contributes to leading industry publications and has created multiple 7 figure businesses. Over the course of a... read more ›
992 reads
May 29

Guard Your Dreams: How to Stay Focused and Get Back on Track

Whether we realize it or not, life happens. Interruptions and obstacles crop up: an implosion in your side hustle disrupts your day job, or a big challenge at your day job necessitates skipping creative work for several weeks in a row. 3-6 months can go by and the next thing you know, you can’t remember the last time you spent real time on your dreams. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to review... read more ›
1.5K reads
Mar 15

Dan Martell: Are you Chasing Financial Freedom or Happiness?

Dan Martell is an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and coach. He's coached more than 1000+ SaaS founders, including clients whose names we'd easily recognize as industry leaders, like ClickFunnels, Proposify, and Carrot. Dan had founded, scaled, and exited three tech companies successfully and is the founder of one of the largest coaching businesses in the world, SaaS Academy. He's committed to helping others buy back their time and his new book Buy Back... read more ›
1.7K reads
May 09

How to Improve Creative Work Sessions

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We love to believe that creativity happens in a moment of inspiration. Yet few great discoveries in history were experienced in a flash of thought, or a jolt, like hitting a pinball machine's tilt button. Behind the 'matter of luck' phenomena are precious times of consistent planning and persistence. Moving from zero to one in any activity or profession requires a lot of planned effort. Being consistent with your plan helps you gain momentum, which... read more ›
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