Motivation & Success
If you feel lost and unfulfilled, it’s probably because you’re not disciplining yourself
What builds confidence in a person? Notice the word “builds” in that question. Confidence is not a magical personality trait that you either have, or you don’t. Fulfillment is not a lottery prize that some people feel, and others are deprived of. Direction in life is not a navigation system implanted in some of us…
Read MoreIf the new Gillette #TheBestMenCanBe campaign offends you, you’re the problem
Just in case you’ve not yet come across Gillette’s new #TheBestMenCanBe campaign, here is the one minute and 49 second short film: The commercial is designed to encourage men to set better examples in society and step up to support others in doing the same. To stop making the same old excuses for bullying, violence,…
Read MoreThis one piece of advice will save you years of struggle and frustration
For those of you who don’t recognize them, the men bookending me in this photo are Jim Kwik and Simon Sinek. Jim is a coach for some of the most prominent figures on the planet in business, media, and entertainment. Simon is a world-renowned speaker who has one of the most watched TED talks of…
Read MoreOur constant need for “better” is keeping us unhappy. Here’s how to overcome it.
First, props to you for taking the time to read this (assuming you finish it). Why? Because you probably interrupted your scrolling through your newsfeed to click off and come here. And, what were you seeing on that feed? Cars, jets, houses, couples with 6-pack abs frolicking in Tahiti. Fashion models, shoes, you get the…
Read More3 Simple Steps to Discovering Your True Passion in Life
We live in a society that prioritizes monetary success. We all strive for a respectable income that affords us the abilities to drive what we want, live where we want and travel where we want. And now a phrase that wouldn’t have made sense 20 years ago: We want our lives to look great on…
Read MoreHappiness cannot exist when commercialism replaces community
Let me first squash the cries of hypocrisy by saying that I enjoy the finer things in life just as much (perhaps more) than the next person. Give me the suits, the watches, the cars… But when I decided to move to Los Angeles in May of 2017, I was willing to give all of…
Read More5 ways to attract women who want more than just your money
There is a common [mis]conception from men in the dating world who feel as though women are just chasing after free dinners or nights on the town, and aren’t actually looking for a proper relationship. Here’s the thing: They’re right. There ARE a lot of women out there who are just looking for a free…
Read MoreHere’s why “just be yourself” is terrible advice
Listen, I know you’re a good person. I know that you have wants, needs, desires, fears, dreams, deep emotional experiences, and a variety of life experiences every day. I also know that your friends and family care a lot about you. They want the best for you and they want to see you happy. Here’s…
Read MoreThe real reason so many successful people are unhappy, and what to do about it
What does ‘success’ mean to you? If you live in America, odds are that the success you’ve been shown over the years revolves around the “what” you can obtain. The cars, the houses, the clothes – those things are what you should strive for in order to live a happy life. In school we learn…
Read MoreThe real reason most people are unhappy in their lives
I have always been fascinated by psychology. For the past decade I have taken classes on the subject, had thousands of conversations with people (literally) about their relationships and what makes them tick, read as many books as I could find, and even wrote a book on finding love within yourself. In more recent years…
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