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The Power of Walking Away: Why Attachment Is Your Greatest Enemy In 2014, I was watching my boss' face turn three different shades of red as he realized the power dynamic between us had just shifted completely. We were standing in a corridor of … [Continue reading] about The Power of Walking Away: Why Needing Nothing Gives You Everything
The Universal Heart: Why Traveling the World Reveals We're All the Same Last summer I took an amazing trip, spending almost a month away from home by myself, but not alone. Here's what I learned. From Island Paradise to Global … [Continue reading] about 100 Miles vs. 30 Countries: What Most Americans Will Never Understand
The Warrior's Trap: Why Fighting Every Fire Will Keep You Fighting Fires Forever Sisyphus pushing his rock Picture this: a man condemned by the gods to push a massive boulder up a steep mountain for all eternity. Every time he nears the summit, … [Continue reading] about Are You a Warrior or a Leader? Why Most Warriors Lose the War
The Forge of Growth: Why You Need Mentors Who Red-Line You Lessons from Getting Triggered and Pushing the Red-Line Rolling with the Red-Liner The other week, I was rolling on open mat with one of my favorite instructors. This guy, he … [Continue reading] about The Secret to Growth? A Mentor Who Pushes You to the Edge
What to Do When Life Knocks You Flat (Without Staying Down) Most people are not where they want to be in life, not from a lack of desire but from a lack or resilience. Picture this: Face down on the Fuji mat, tasting blood from a split lip, … [Continue reading] about Success Isn’t About Not Failing—It’s About Failing Better