I have a funny way of knowing whether things are going well in my life—whether I’m flossing my teeth on a daily basis. I know it sounds strange, but for some reason, if everything…

If I know habits are so good for me, why don’t I just do them? That’s a question I ask myself all the time. After writing dozens of posts on this topic from every…

Making friends came so easily for me in high school, college, and even during the early years of my marriage. But then, after having kids, I noticed something had changed. I wasn’t adding new…

You might think I’m writing this post as a takedown of all the fake minimalism I see around me. I wish that were the case. Unfortunately, phony minimalism is a trap I’ve fallen into…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…