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The Forcing Function Of Fear: How To Use Fear To Scare You Into Progress

Fear. We all know it and prefer it not to be around. But what if it could serve a purpose? What if we used it wisely? What type of motivation may be had if we take it from an obstacle in front of us and place it behind us to push us forward?

How I Just Had An Ego Death On Facebook (Of All Places)

Sometimes to win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes your first short form video ever gets 27,000+ views locally 😱

Uncrowded Bets On Yourself: How To Deal With The World (Especially When You ‘Can’t Even’)

Work hard, think clearly, and have an eye for beauty. Being 'ready enough' is a myth, act accordingly.

Playing Dumb, Playing It Cool, And Playing To Win: My (Maybe Good) Approach To Dealing With The World

Our nature can be a hindrance, or we can work with it. We're all shaped by experience and we might as well make it work in our favor to the highest degree possible.

Load, Aim, & Faith: A Quick & Dirty Way To Triangulate Your Life’s Meaning

When you're feeling lost, check into your current responsibilities, your current trajectory, and what belief you're religious about.

Giving Yourself Permission To Strategically Slow Down (While The World Screams Speed Up)

Test out as much as possible, as soon as possible. It may be slow in the short term, but it's productive in the long term.

Respect The Craft: How I Learned The Blueprint For Niche Mastery From A 13-Time World Pizza Champion

In your pursuit of rising up in your niche, you'll slip up along the way. All good. Just reorient and refresh yourself. Remember, it's all about the process and how you show up for it.

How To Keep Your Ego In Check And Your Soul In Tune

Awake to your life, connect the dots of your entire story, and don't forget that the ego is just a nametag.

The 5 Steps Of Letting Things Settle So That Creativity Can Emerge

Here's a surefire way to arrive at creative insight (or at least get closer than normal). Give it a try, make the experiment, and be pleasantly surprised.

Leaning Ladders: Why It’s Important To Question Where Your Actions Are Leading You

It's important to know that we are all climbing our own ladders. Knowing what your rungs symbolize, how long your ladder is, and what you're aimed at is crucial.

How Hindsight Helps with Foresight (and Why Reflecting on the Path of Your Experiences is Useful)

Move forward in your life gathering 'dots'. Occasionally use hindsight to see how they connect. Trust that one day, it'll mean something to you.

Don’t Be Yourself: You’re Too Flawed To Stop Striving Now

I just had to rant today, blessings, we're all gonna make it.

Mirrored Reciprocation: Peter Kaufman’s Profoundly Simple Insight That Helps You Achieve An Enjoyable Life

It's never too late to stumble upon an underlying principle of reality. (Especially one that can be put to use immediately)

3 Rock-Solid Ways To Piece Together A Peaceful Mind

Peace of mind isn't something easily attained, but it's also not as hard as you might think. When I reflect back on when I have the most peace of mind, it has a lot do with these 3 things.

Fate Games: Leveraging External Wisdom For A Chance At Prosperity

Study up on the trajectories of prospering individuals. There's bound to be something to gain and apply in your own life.

Stewarding The Soul Towards Wholeness: Why Discernment Is Crucial For Getting Your Heart In The Right Place

Discernment is the greatest skill to develop in today's world. It will keep you out of trouble and allow you to live a heart-led life. Don't overlook it.

Burning The Boats: The Delicate Dance Of Going All-In

You're soul's calling is going to cost you whether you like it or not. Honesty is the surest path, but the true fuel is to burn the boats and go all-in.

Branch Bias: How Being Aware Of Your Family Tree Status Can Help You Avoid The Pitfalls Of Unfair Comparison

When we compare ourselves with others, we easily slip into distraught or unfair pride. It's important to recognize your Branch Bias and how your generational level plays a role.

Backboard Of Existence: Why Your 'Why Not' Needs To Be Stronger Than Your 'Why'

Creating something existential to work against is important for spiritual sustainability. If you lack a framework for meaning, you'll be in freefall. A rock, a source of truth is crucial.

Nowhere To Go, Nobody To Be: What I Imagine True Freedom To Be Like

Inner peace starts with freeing yourself from external expectations and demands. Reassess your priorities, surrender control to a higher power, and work through your emotions for true freedom.

Back To It: A Straightforward Antidote To Nearly Everything

Quick reminder for the easily distracted. Some tasteful 'ought to be's'.

The Quest Of Upside: Why Asking Questions Is Vital For Personal Growth

Asking questions is better than seeking advice because you will be able to find a foundation of understanding to build upon moving forward - helping you connect the dots.

How To Induce An Obsession

Discover who you are and what you're good at, then pour all your energy into it.

The 5 Most Fruitful Ideas In My Mental Toolkit

The synchronicities have been hitting. Here are the ideas that have been compounding in my mind and helping it happen.

Active Seeker: Why I’m Committed To Finding The Gems Deep Down & Adapting To The Treasures

Every day you can be learning a lesson or gaining insight. If you're like me, you'll be religious about getting these consistently. That's because I aim for a deep life full of treasures found.

Cerebral Camouflage: Why Your Ego Gets The Credit When Your Unconscious Mind Deserves It

The ego isn't all bad, despite its sleight of hand. Yes, it pretends to have earned all that the unconscious does, but it doesn't really have a choice in the matter. Life is easier with ego.

The Brightest Future: We Did It All Backwards - Kids, House, And Now…We’re Married!

My life has been renewed, new mission, new purpose, alignment in the deepest way.

3 Straightforward Steps For Bringing King-Like Order Into Your Mind

It may be woo and it may be for you, but more mental tools never seem to hurt. Here is a modified way to use Carl Jung's Active Imagination to get your head more clear.

Playing Vs. Delaying The Dharma Game

Don't get caught up in culture's tricks of influence. You're in the game whether you act like it or not. But if you're not careful you'll find yourself adding in extra steps between you and your dharma.

Head Of Perseverance: Why Ernest Shackleton Forever Gets To Live Inside My Psyche Rent-Free

I am doubling down on my mental congress by making a permissionless assignment to a very important mental department. All inspired by Ernest Shackleton's key to perseverance.