We’ve all been there: You start the day strong—crushing your workout, eating clean, knocking out focused work. By mid-afternoon, though? Decisions feel harder. Temptations sneak in. By evening, you’re running on fumes and wondering where all that morning discipline went. Is this just how willpower works—a finite daily battery that drains as the hours tick... Continue Reading →
The inspiration for this post comes from one of my longtime mentors, Andy Andrews. He’s a New York Times bestselling author multiple times over and a keynote speaker. He’s consulted with the federal government, the military, corporate America, and the world of sports. When Nick Saban was still coaching, he would bring Andy in annually... Continue Reading →
Last Tuesday, during our morning cardio session, I could tell something was off with one of my clients and best friends. She wasn’t her usual upbeat self. When I asked what was going on, she opened up about the three big things scrambling her mind: her stalled progress on weight loss, frustration with her job... Continue Reading →
I know that question sounds crazy; however, I did and actually much, much more. My story starts with the freedom of getting my driver's license as a sixteen-year-old. I was already hooked on diet soft drinks, so whenever I stopped to buy gas for my car, I would treat myself to an extra-large Diet Coke... Continue Reading →
How are you shaping your path? You may not know what I'm referring to if you've not read the book, Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. You see, you have two brains which the authors represent with the analogy of an elephant and a rider. The rider represents your logical "thinky" brain which typically runs... Continue Reading →
This post is part two of a follow-up to the background story of how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the second half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster": 6... Continue Reading →
This post is part one of a follow-up to the background story of how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the first half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Compound Effect": 1 -... Continue Reading →
It's often been said that thin threads of circumstance bring people into our lives, and my introduction to Darren Hardy is a great example. I was living in Broomfield, CO, in the Spring of 2012 when a member at the gym where I was working gave me a CD called "Making the Shift." The author... Continue Reading →
I've always believed that thin threads bring people into our lives and in the Summer of 2012, a friend gave me a CD that introduced me to Darren Hardy, who at the time was the Publisher of Success Magazine. Darren is one of the sharpest guys on the planet and I've been studying and following... Continue Reading →
How often do you hear someone say "I know what I should be doing, I'm just not doing it". The simplicity of their statement implies that the behavior they're seeking is like turning a light on and off. The reality may not be that simple. Stronger forces are likely at work all tied to the... Continue Reading →
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