You weren’t always like this. There was a time when you were excited about things. When you had goals that actually mattered to you. Not just what you thought you were supposed to want. You used to take risks. You used to feel alive. Now? “I used to have a desire for life. Now I’m… Read More »
You’re More Than Just Tired: Why High-Performing Men Burn Out
Thanksgiving was great this year. Super laid back. Time with my family doing the simple things. Good conversation. Taking time to enjoy prepping food. Slowing down. Man, I need more of this. There was still some stress with my kids fighting a bit, and the grocery store crowd was insane. But when you slow down,… Read More »
Why You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck (And You Don’t Even Know It)
Never attend a timeshare presentation. Years ago, my wife and I booked an incredible hotel room for the weekend. With one catch: We had to attend a timeshare presentation. The moment we walked in, they told us: “This is fun. There’s no pressure.” Then they said it again. “This is fun.” We looked at each… Read More »
Why You Feel Like You’re Getting Old (And Why You’re Wrong)
There are moments that make you rethink who you are. I didn’t think one of these would happen in the gym. I was 38 when my first daughter was just a few years old. At that time I was a dad approaching 40. Is this the terrible mid-life phase people talk about? I remember thinking:… Read More »
You Don’t Need More Discipline. You Need More Trust.
I’ve been practicing. Trying to be more patient with my daughter. A better listener. The kind of dad who doesn’t lose it over algebra homework. It’s 10pm on a Tuesday. She’s staring at her homework like it personally betrayed her. “Dad, why do I even need to learn this?” And there it is. The moment… Read More »