How do you expect to finish if you never start?
Self-discipline is a muscle. The more you use it, the more stronger it gets. Show me a top performer and I’ll show you someone with a deep level of discipline. Think about all the anecdotes you hear about Kobe Bryant shooting hoops till 4 am: discipline. Or the commitment it takes for Seth Godin to write a blog post every single day… Continue reading 5 Ways To Practice Being More Self-Disciplined
I love finding new books that blow my mind. Some are revolutionary ideas that I’d never thought of. They are the kind of books that rock your world and (sometimes) change the way you perceive reality. Others you know you should be doing, but you’ve never found the motivation or had enough ‘pain’ to pursue them. When I read the… Continue reading Getting More Done (Without Time Travel)
Man, this is embarrassing. I don’t want to tell anyone, but it’s driving me crazy. It’s such a burden and I have to get it off my chest, get some help, ask for a second opinion. Should I see a professional? These things don’t just take care of themselves. I think… Or do they just get worse? The last thing… Continue reading Peaks and Valleys: How To Endure Hardships And Win Championships
Here in South Carolina, trucks are a big deal. They say a lot about who you are and what’s important to you. A nice work truck shows people you’re a professional, but can still get dirty and haul things when needed. A well kept, slightly older truck implies you’re the kind of guy who takes care of your things and… Continue reading Where NOT To Find Your Identity
I went ten months without a job. I spent most of that time lost and confused, not knowing which path to take. And when I finally chose one, I didn’t know if it was the “right” one. All I could do was forge forward and trust that everything was going to work out. I put my story into a book.… Continue reading Giving to Gain
It all starts with Why. Simon Sinek explained that in 2009. Why do you do what you do? It’s a question not all of us can answer. For a long time I couldn’t. I just sort of put my head down & worked my tail off. I was rewarded for it, but in hind sight I was just following orders like… Continue reading How to Stick to Goals and Knowing When to Ditch Them
Woodworking is therapeutic to me. It gives me something on which to focus my creative energies. It lets me use my hands in a constructive way, something I do not do during my daily work. One thing I love about woodworking is that it makes the carpenter slow down. I have found that the more I try to rush, the… Continue reading My 3 Step Process for Creating Quality Work
Going all out scares people. What do you do once you have nothing left? There’s no turning back. If you stop saving some for later, you have to be fully committed to something. Commitment is rare these days, which is why a lot of people don’t push themselves to empty. Hipsterism embodies the “I’m too cool to commit” attitude. But here’s… Continue reading Why Going All Out is a More Effective Strategy than Saving Some for Later
