“Sometimes, life gives you a high-five. In the face. With a chair. Made out of steel. Twice.”Continue reading
The Antifragility Experiment: Let’s Turn Lemons Into Lemonade!
How to channel your inner hydra and become unstoppable
What I Learned When the Lights Went Out
Small plane + high-voltage power lines = ???
A few days ago, the lights went out around me. I wasn’t the only one affected. Around 100,000 homes and businesses were plunged into darkness. The power outage lasted for many hours. This is very unusual where Continue reading
Be a Walled City: How to Deal With Hostile Comments From Readers
Today, I received a pissed-off message from an internet stranger who was angry about something I had written. Here's how to deal with that. Continue reading
This is Not a Magic Pill: Your Results Will Be Proportional to Your Commitment
In coaching, as in life in general, your commitment determines your results. That's because coaching is magic but it's not a magic pill. Continue reading
The Art of Phoenixing: How to Burn and Rise
The Art of Phoenixing (as we’ll call the mythical bird’s “burn and rise” strategy) is the real thing. It’s as real as life is. It's....Continue reading
5 Questions from Your Car: What Driving Can Teach You About Life
Here are 5 questions that can help you determine to what extent you’re currently the driver at the wheel in your own life. Continue reading
You Don’t Need to Rely on Stress to Get Things Done
Chronic stress is harmful. Thankfully, you don't need to rely on stress to be productive. Find out more about how to motivate yourself here.Continue reading
Mark Manson’s Advice + a Simple List = a New Strategy for Making Progress
I owe Mark Manson a thank-you. Or rather, his math teacher. Wait, perhaps I should start at the beginning? The beginning was the slump. Or...Continue reading
You Need a Break! Here’s How to Take a Vacation Without Losing Income As an Entrepreneur/Creator
You don't need employees or passive income to take time off. With some planning, solo entrepreneurs & creators can do this, too. Here's how! Continue reading
The Art of Aligned Productivity: If Productivity Hurts, You’re Doing It Wrong
Forget regular productivity! Aligned productivity is about being productive in ways that feel good and that work for you. Find out more here. Continue reading