I know what it’s like to dream about a better version of yourself—the kind of person who feels confident, accomplished, and in control. I’ve spent plenty of time imagining what life could look like…
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If I had a genie who could grant me just one wish (yes, I know genies are supposed to give three, but let’s say this one is stingy), I wouldn’t wish for riches, fame,…
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I don’t know if anyone ever feels truly qualified to give parenting advice, but my wife and I do have four kids—ranging in age from 9 down to 2. While we can’t yet speak…
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It’s the oldest mirage known to man—success. And I have to admit, I’ve fallen for its vague promises of a better life more than once. There’s something about success that feels like it will…
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I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of accepting excuses from myself. Not the real ones—like being sick or stepping away for important family matters. Those are valid and deserve grace. I’m talking…
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All-or-nothing thinking has been one of my worst habits. If I mess up—even a little—I’m tempted to scrap everything and wait until I feel completely ready to start over. The result? I end up…
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If you want to predict where you’ll be a year from now, all you have to do is take an honest look at the things you do every single day—both the good habits and…
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Writing the title of this blog post, I couldn’t help but feel like such a millennial. My generation is often known for its belief in getting what we feel we deserve—or, to put it…
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I’ve never had an excess of money, but I’ve always had enough. That also meant I had to be thoughtful about how I spent it and make sure my priorities were in the right…
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I’m old-school enough to believe that New Year’s resolutions are still a great idea. After all, what better time than the turning of the calendar to strengthen your resolve and focus on becoming a…
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I don’t know if I’m alone in this, but I’m strangely driven by avoiding regrets. I think about it a lot—probably more than I should. Whenever I’m faced with a tough decision or struggling…
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During the thick of COVID, I found myself feeling completely stuck. Like so many others, the world around me had slowed down, but inside, my thoughts were racing. I felt restless and unmotivated, as…
