100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 51. Change Your Wardrobe
Clothes signal identity to world and self. Changing wardrobe updates external presentation—new clothing catalyzes internal [...]
December 2014 (34)
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 50. Stop Being Judgmental
Judgment creates separation from reality. Stopping judgmental thinking opens compassion—acceptance replaces constant evaluation
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 49. Get A Thing You Wanted For A Long Time
Deferred desires create perpetual longing. Getting long-wanted things closes loops—fulfillment requires action, not endless postponement
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 48. Break Up With A Person You Don’t Really Like
Maintaining unwanted relationships drains energy. Breaking up with people you don't like creates space—honesty protects [...]
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 47. Make A Promise To A Close Person And Keep It
Kept promises build trust foundation. Making and keeping commitments to close people strengthens bonds—reliability creates [...]
November 2014 (22)
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 20. Write An Ebook
Ebooks crystallize knowledge into shareable form. Writing digital books proves expertise—creation beats consumption
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 19. Start A Blog
Blogging builds voice through consistent publishing. Starting blogs creates platforms—regular writing clarifies thinking
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 18. Train Your Focus
Focus determines outcomes more than talent. Training attention creates leverage—scattered energy accomplishes nothing
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 17 Wake Up Early
Early mornings provide uninterrupted time. Waking early gifts hours before world wakes—morning productivity compounds
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 16. Pay Yourself First
Paying yourself first prioritizes future over present. Automatic savings builds wealth—defer gratification creates freedom
October 2014 (3)
How To Be Gentle With People
Ever been in a "I really have to pee" situation? You know, when you feel [...]
The Story Of My Third Marathon
Third marathon consolidates lessons from first two. Experience accumulates through repetition—each race adds depth to [...]
Next Marathon Goal – Under 4 Hours
Sub-4-hour marathon marks serious runner status. Setting time goals transforms running from participation to performance
September 2014 (5)
Life After One Million Words
Writing one million words changes thinking forever. Massive output reveals patterns invisible in small batches—quantity [...]
The Story Of My First Mountain Half Marathon
Mountain half marathons introduce vertical challenges. Elevation changes everything about racing—flat speed means nothing uphill
The Simple Art Of Making Things Happen
Complexity obscures action's simplicity. Making things happen requires deciding, starting, persisting—sophistication often delays execution
Being Famous Is Just An Accident
Fame results from circumstances meeting preparation. Celebrity isn't achievement—recognition happens accidentally to those doing work
7 Simple Things About Goal Setting
Goal-setting complexity obscures simple fundamentals. Seven core principles that work regardless of methodology—basics beat sophistication
August 2014 (3)
The Diamond Cutter Conferences
Diamond Cutter philosophy applied to business conferences. Buddhist principles meeting entrepreneurship—ancient wisdom solving modern problems
Video: What Is Connect Hub?
Connect Hub explained visually. Video introduction to community platform—building networks through intentional connection
“How did you do that?” versus “Why should I do that?”
Curiosity versus skepticism shape learning. Asking how opens possibilities—asking why builds resistance before understanding
July 2014 (6)
How To Identify, Manage and Integrate an “Origo” Situation
Origo situations create origin points for change. Identifying transformative moments allows conscious integration—pivots require recognition
My Running Playlist – the Tango Version
Tango rhythms power running cadence unexpectedly. Music selection shapes performance—unconventional choices reveal hidden connections
The Real Cost Of Being An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship costs more than money. Real price includes relationships, health, certainty—freedom trades for different constraints
Be The Plumber. Or The Electrician
Skilled trades teach problem-solving fundamentals. Being plumber means fixing what's broken—practical competence beats theoretical expertise
How To Be A Part Of Connect Hub
Joining Connect Hub requires intentional participation. Community membership demands contribution—passive observers miss the value
June 2014 (3)
Real Value versus Perceived Value
Value exists in perception, not objects. Understanding real versus perceived value reveals marketing's power—minds create [...]
Auto-Pilot Answers And How They Can Eat Your Life Up
Automatic responses kill conscious living. Auto-pilot answers prevent authentic engagement—unexamined habits consume awareness
8 Things I Learned From Starting My 8th Business
Eight businesses teach lessons one never could. Serial entrepreneurship compounds wisdom—repetition reveals patterns success requires
May 2014 (2)
The Mud Race
Mud races strip dignity, reveal character. Obstacle courses force humility—getting dirty teaches what clean never [...]
The Diamond Cutter – The Buddha Of Managing Your Life And Your Business – Book Review
Buddhist business principles that actually work. Diamond Cutter applies ancient wisdom to modern management—karma meets [...]
April 2014 (1)
Open Connect, Connect Hub and Disruption
Open Connect disrupts traditional networking. Platform evolution toward genuine connection—technology enabling authentic relationships
February 2014 (1)
Bitcoin – My Two Satoshi
Bitcoin perspectives from early adoption. Cryptocurrency insights before mainstream—decentralization's promise and problems
January 2014 (15)
The 33 Days Newsletter Challenge – Day 15
Halfway through newsletter challenge. Day 15 brings reflection and recommitment—middle stages test resolve
The 33 Days Newsletter Challenge – Day 14
Day 14 newsletter challenge continues. Consistency compounds through daily showing up—habits form through repetition
The 33 Days Newsletter Challenge – Day 13
Newsletter challenge day 13 insights. Building momentum through consistent publishing—discipline creates freedom
The 33 Days Newsletter Challenge – Day 12
Day 12 newsletter reflections. Sustained effort reveals patterns—consistency exposes what sporadic action hides
The 33 Days Newsletter Challenge – Day 11
Eleven days into newsletter commitment. Early enthusiasm meets reality—perseverance matters more than inspiration