Everything you want to do is already written down Most people say they want to change their life.But they never pick up a book. That’s the secret:Everything you want is already written down.So why don’t we read more? Reading is Fun — If You’re Growing People say reading is boring.But boring to who?Reading is … Read more
Growth lives outside the comfort zone We all want growth.Freedom. More money. More peace.But most of us won’t get uncomfortable long enough to earn it. I learned this in 2005 when I quit a government job one year in.It came with better benefits, a pay raise, remote work, a corner office.To everyone else, it looked … Read more
When goals become destinations Back in 2014, I made a decision.Not just to take a trip — but to make a memory that felt earned. I was living in Maryland at the time and started plugging numbers into one of my travel spreadsheets, looking for the perfect warm-weather getaway. I compared resorts from Jamaica to … Read more
It’s not just about freedom. It’s about survival, identity, and ownership. Some people say don’t do it.Too risky. Too hard. Too uncertain. But in this world?You’ll either build something of your ownor risk getting replaced by a robot, a platform, or an algorithm. This isn’t fear talk. It’s facts. The Future Is Already Here … Read more
Why Joy Should Be Part of the Plan, Not a Postponed Reward You don’t stop having fun because you get old.You get old because you stop having fun. Remember When Life Was Light As a kid, your only currency was joy.Recess felt like freedom. Stickers meant success.Even getting sick came with chicken … Read more
Why Accountability Still Matters, Even for the Little Things When we moved to Miami in 2015, everything changed. Different rhythm. Different culture.And suddenly, a very different way of walking the dog. Back in Maryland, my dog Sundae had it easy. Big townhouse. Private yard. Minimal interaction. But in a high-rise condo? It’s a … Read more
There’s something magnetic about quiet confidence.Not arrogance. Not noise.But the kind of energy that walks into the room before you do, and changes how people respond to you.I learned that the hard way.In 2008, I read The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.One law in particular stuck with me: Law 34: Be Royal in … Read more
Let’s be real:Discipline doesn’t feel like love when you’re the one receiving it.But it’s one of the most honest forms of it. I learned that as a kid.I’m learning it again now as a father. When Kids Feel Structure, They Feel Safe Discipline isn’t punishment.It’s leadership. It teaches consequences, not control.It sets expectations.And it gives … Read more