When I was 15, I learned a lesson from my mom that I'll never forget:

Preparation leads to confidence.

Here's what happened:

I was getting ready to deliver a speech for our high school speech contest.

For two weeks leading up to this event, my mom woke up with me every morning at 5:30 AM to...

It's been a bit since I've written consistently! After publishing With Intention in late 2022, I needed a break from writing. It was a long process to finish the book and well worth it!

After some time away from creating, I've realizing that was missing in my life. So, I'm taking on a challenge...

I recently got called out from a close friend and truth teller. It hurt for a bit. I quickly recovered because I realized it was true. More importantly, I realized I could do something about it. 

He told me I was operating from a selfish point of view. He used the term "self-absorbed". He...

I never thought I'd say this, but I've been off coffee now for almost three weeks. I love coffee...I mean, I really, really love the smell of it, the ritual of it, the routine of it, etc., etc. Coffee is part of life. I think about all the people that start their day with the ritual of brewing a...

Thought: Dealing with stress can be challenging, but it’s important to have strategies in place to help manage it. Focus on what you can control, rather than worrying about things that are beyond your control.

Quote: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...

Thought: Many times, we humans like to over-complicate things. Occam’s Razor is a principle that suggests that the simplest explanation is typically the correct one. It can be a powerful tool for solving problems and making decisions in many areas of life.

Quote: “Simplicity is the...

I was backstage last Monday, getting ready to speak to 300 people at a conference in Nashville. My microphone was wrapped around my ear, mouth was a bit parched as I opened the water bottle to take another swig of water. There were a few a/v guys backstage with me doing their thing. It felt like...

Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...

Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...