What strategy or framework can we use to get better? Our current daily habits are probably insufficient (mine are); they could be better aligned with our overarching goals in life. How much time do you waste every day? Could we use that time to improve? If we could, how would

There's a framework to everything we do. Even when we fail to do the things we know we should do, we are following a framework. A framework is a structure that provides a foundation on which something is built. We build our lives, our careers, our families on

The Wu-Tang Clan is a groundbreaking, 9-member hip hop group formed in the 1990s, hailing from New York (specifically Staten Island a.k.a. Shaolin). The title of their classic debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, is inspired by a kung fu flick titled similarly, The 36th Chamber of

It's probably widely agreed upon that mentors are helpful. Mentors can provide guidance, feedback, advice, and perspective based on their life and work experiences. Some are lucky to naturally connect with people who end up being their mentors, whether through their own emotional intelligence or the proclivity of

I can feel stress naturally dissipate as I get work done. As I accomplish tasks that I know need to be completed, I feel a sense of peace. Not total peace, but a feeling of assurance that I'm headed in the right direction. Stress seems to accumulate when

Seth Godin's 2010 book, Linchpin, changed the way I look at my career. It forced me to question what strategy we should use to build the most meaningful, fulfilling career possible. The thesis of the book resonated with me. Become indispensable, become a linchpin. Linchpins do what is

What do you do when you break a positive habit? There are primarily two options. Option 1 is to get back on the horse and pick up where you left off; option 2 is to intend to restart your habit but never actually do it. How often do we break

When you feel pressure or stress in life you must watch yourself carefully. Don't get swept up in the emotions. Analyze if your negative emotions are disproportionately related to what's actually happening; you may find that your emotions are driving your decisions and you are becoming