Chaos tax

We crave order but create chaos. Then wonder why our days feel scattered. Chaos isn’t free. It compounds with interest, demanding payment in lost focus, missed opportunities, and depleted energy. The solution isn’t external. It starts with honest...

Daily walks

The CEO knew better. During our two-day strategy session at a remote hillside retreat, deep in planning and decision-making, he insisted on something seemingly simple: walks. Before dawn’s first light, during breaks, and as evening shadows stretched across the...

When darkness lingers, so does doubt

Sunshine isn’t just weather—it’s medicine. Those who’ve migrated from sun-drenched regions to winter-gray skies know the transformation isn’t merely external. Science confirms what our bodies already know. A Northwestern University study found...

Why bother

We drift through days, reacting to notifications and urgent but unimportant demands. The schedule fills itself. The to-do list grows. We diligently execute plans we never consciously chose. Intentionality is the antidote to drift. It’s deciding where your...

Win your day, everyday

There’s possibly nothing worse than feeling busy all day—attending meetings, handling requests—yet failing to complete what you planned. The issue isn’t lack of time or ability. It’s your failure to plan realistically. Why believe your double-digit...