Keynote Speaker, Author & Reinvention Architect
In our lives, we often accumulate a wealth of skills and experiences—tools that, when used correctly, can unlock extraordinary achievements. Yet, much like the evolution of early human tools, these assets are sometimes under-optimized, waiting for that one innovation to transform their effectiveness. From Stone to Handle: A Lesson in Evolution Before the advent of…
“I want to be happy.” Ask someone what they want, and that’s the answer ninety-nine times out of one hundred. It used to be one of my answers, along with freedom. It’s a solid-sounding response that’s hard to argue with; who doesn’t want to be happy? Only one problem, it’s not a solid answer; it’s…
Having a mission of service is one of the most critical components of a meaningful life. It’s my 3rd C in the 3 C’s of Meaningful Reinvention; the first two are Connection and Creation. In Simon Sinek’s vernacular, a mission is your “Why?” Why are you taking the actions you’re taking, particularly when those actions…
76% of people die with the same regret. “Not fulfilling their ideal self.” This is from a Cornell study conducted a few years back. The “ideal self” is the attributes you would ideally like to possess, such as hopes, goals, aspirations, or wishes. It’s the forsaken dreams, romantic interests not pursued, and choosing the “safe”…
Humans are hardwired to avoid and escape pain. As such, we seek the fastest, most efficient route to avoid and escape. We seek short-term fixes in lieu of long-term solutions and inner peace. When our lives are unfulfilling, when we know we’re not filling our full potential, when we ask, “Is this all there is?”…
I don’t care for New Year’s resolutions. I think they’re stupid, actually. More specifically, waiting for January 1 to begin is stupid. Yes, the New Year has energy, but waiting for January 1 seems silly. If I know I want to work on my mobility (which I do), why will I wait for January 1…