Iron to Gold
When I looked up the quote, it used copper — but the version I heard said iron, and that captured my imagination. It perfectly illustrates the martial arts and self-defense training that’s the foundat... ...more
Mental Health Hygiene ,Wellness
May 12, 2025•2 min read
That's Resilient Leadership
Confucius was saying: 1️⃣ Notice when you’re off course → Emotional reactivity, impulse, overwhelm 2️⃣ Pause → Self-regulate, reflect 3️⃣ Realign → Remember values, long-term principles 4️⃣ Retu... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
May 05, 2025•1 min read
Slacker vs Strategy
🧠 My client told me he was going to push through on the boring task of cleaning up his house — and force himself to do it. ⚡ He has a history of that not working. That’s neurotypical thinking that’s... ...more
tips and exercises ,Motivation &Time Management
April 30, 2025•1 min read
North Star Leadership
Mother’s Day weekend was a complete disaster. At our fine dining restaurant, it started Friday night: 🚑 One employee in a car accident—out for 10 days 🏥 Another rushing to his mother’s side after h... ...more
Personal Stories ,Mental Health Hygiene Resilience Health And Wellness &Big Ideas
April 28, 2025•2 min read
How I use ChatGPT
💡 Here’s the truth: ChatGPT has solid basic coaching skills. It’s especially good with ADHD and AuDHD brains— And it’s available 24/7. That’s powerful. 🪜 But there’s a ceiling to what AI can do. Tha... ...more
tips and exercises ,Mental Health Hygiene
April 23, 2025•2 min read
Power Over Your Mind
Researchers have found that people who develop a strong sense of agency—like Marcus did—are better at handling uncertainty. 💡 When we reset ourselves, we reclaim the capacity to lead instead of reac... ...more
Mental Health Hygiene ,Wellness Resilience Play &Big Ideas
April 21, 2025•2 min read
I like Ike
This week’s theme is ethical leadership during crisis. When I was looking for quotes, I found so many from Eisenhower that I felt compelled to share them all. Ike’s words aren’t just wise, they’re a... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership &Big Ideas
April 14, 2025•2 min read
Favorite Self
A friend encouraged me to join the trend of having ChatGTP4 create images of themselves as action figures. Rather than telling ChatGTP4 what I wanted my action figure to look like, I asked it: 🌀 “Wha... ...more
Mental Health Hygiene
April 11, 2025•2 min read
When Overthinking Isn't
🔹 When people say “you overthink,” what they usually mean is “you think more than I’m comfortable with.” 🔹 That’s not a you problem. That’s a them problem. 🔹 If thorough thinking helps you prepare,... ...more
Leadership ,Mental Health Hygiene
April 09, 2025•1 min read
Lead from Behind
In two separate conversations with teachers of mine, I was talking about how I believe that in order to live an enhanced life, people need to take on a leadership role at some point in their lives. S... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
April 07, 2025•2 min read
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