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Why do we drink?
I’ve been drinking a little too much. I should probably take some time off. Let’s do a sober month. 1 week: This is hard, but I got through the first weekend, and I’m starting to feel better. 2 weeks: Wow, I’m starting to dream again. That’s cool. 3 weeks: I am working out all the time, I’m on top of work, and I have a lot more energy. I love this. 4 weeks: I did it! One month sober. I knew I could do it. I am going to start being more intentional with drinking. I have a concert tonight, I’ll...
The Hidden Cost of Bad Habits
Every bad decision you make has a cost. It might be time, money, opportunity, or even your sanity. But many of us never take a moment to think about that cost. We obsess over benefits but rarely consider the trade-offs. We know if we eat healthy, we’ll be fitter, happier, and stronger. If we implement a time management system, we’ll do more in less time. If we invest in our relationships, they will start to flourish. But what about the consequences of not taking action? Or the consequences of...
The Planning Trap: How to Break Free and Take Action
You’ve got big dreams, right? A healthier body. A meaningful relationship. A house with a white picket fence. You've read the books, watched the videos, and maybe even made a list or two. But then... you find yourself stuck in planning mode. Does this sound familiar? You’re endlessly scrolling LinkedIn, researching job openings and the “perfect” career move. You spend hours curating the ideal diet, but you haven’t put it into action yet. Or maybe you're swiping through dating apps, hoping for...
I’m Taking Dance Classes… And They’ve Surprised Me
The music starts—Kel and I stare at each other, unsure of how to dance… We take a deep breath, visualizing what we were just taught, and we wing it. Stepping on each other's feet, laughing, and trying to remember the positioning. That’s pretty much been Kel’s and my experience every other week for the last two months. We signed up for an intro dance class, where each week they teach a different style. From salsa to East Coast swing to the two-step, we've been awkwardly trying to find the beat...
A Week-Long Bachelor Party? Yes Please...
Last week, I hit pause on the newsletter for an epic adventure—a week-long bachelor trip. I’m not sure how I got so lucky—convincing two friends to take a full week off and a few more to fly out to Canada for the weekend—but somehow, it all came together perfectly. It kicked off when two of my best friends from high school flew into Montana on a Saturday. By Sunday, we were on the road, bound for British Columbia. Sunday/Monday: Our first stop was Red Mountain. With waist-deep powder and a...
The Most Important Decision of Your Life
What’s the most important decision you’ll ever make? It’s not your career. Not where you live. Not even whether you have kids. It’s who you choose as your partner. Your partner influences: Your happiness Your stress levels Your health Your financial success Your overall trajectory in life Choose well, and life feels lighter. You grow together, push each other, and build something meaningful. Choose poorly, and even the best career, fitness, and financial success won’t make up for the daily...
Want more confidence and energy? Here’s how...
We all just want one thing. It might come in different forms. Some chase the perfect body. Others, a bigger paycheck. Some want deeper, more meaningful relationships. But at the core, what are we really after? A feeling. Not the money itself, but the sense of freedom it brings. Not the six-pack abs, but the confidence and energy that come with them. Not just love, but the connection, passion, and fulfillment it creates. Every decision we make, every goal we set, every habit we build—it’s all...
Why You’re Stuck—The Three Challenges Holding You Back
There are three common challenges that stop people from getting what they want in life: Challenge 1: They don't know what they want. Challenge 2: They don't know the steps to get there. Challenge 3: They know what to do—but they don't do it. Let’s break these down. Challenge 1: You Don’t Know What You Want When was the last time you asked yourself: What do I really want in life? For most of us, the answer is never. We’ve been conditioned to follow the script: Go to school Get a good job Make...
Think you suck? Self-Love Isn’t Optional
Have you ever really paid attention to how you talk to yourself? Things I've heard from clients in the last week: "Man, I was a piece of shit this week..." "I just suck..." "I am so bad at this, what is wrong with me?" We are our own worst critic. Is it Possible to Operate at 100% All the Time? Of course not. Yet, as high achievers, we expect to, and when we don't, we are brutal on ourselves. Like, REALLY brutal. A Simple Question to Ask Yourself: "Would I talk to someone else this way?" If...
Confession: I poisoned myself 3-4 days a week
From society’s perspective, I didn’t have a drinking problem. I never blacked out I drank 3-4 nights a week—“socially” I made and enjoyed fancy cocktails I worked out 5 days a week On paper, everything looked fine. But I didn’t like what was happening. My sleep was inconsistent I wasted entire days recovering from hangovers My workouts felt like damage control Alcohol turned into a crutch for boredom, unwinding, and more My anxiety kept creeping up Then I started asking myself, "What would...
"I Don't Deserve It"
"I feel like I don't deserve it. Why should I get the nice house, great body, and perfect family? I just don't feel like I deserve that." This week is quarterly planning, and this was one of my conversations with a client. And I understood where he was coming from, because the first time my coach had me set goals, I had a similar feeling. I didn't dream big. I set super modest 10-year goals. When my coach pushed back, I said things like: "I don't really need those things…" "It's not that...
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