Accruing incremental wisdom as I implement my flawed plan — As a young child, I believed in magic. I believed that one day my teacher would reveal himself to me and show me that I too, was a wizard. He would teach me to harness and hone my abilities, and to use my magical powers to change the world. I…

Is it true that what goes up must come down? — I realized today that it’s much easier for me to talk about my struggles than to celebrate success. So let me tell you about rock bottom first, and what I learned along the way. I usually tell people that my life got interesting when I quit my job and started…

Proof that the Universe works in mysterious ways — This story is proof that the Universe has a bigger plan for all of us. That there is a guiding force patiently working in the background, guiding us to live an extraordinary life. At least that’s what I believe. Let me tell you why. 117 degrees This story begins in 2018 when…

A poem — What if nothing was needed, If the recipe of my soul was already complete, No need to run to the market for a few more ingredients, If all I needed to do was to let things simmer. What would it be like? If I didn’t feel compelled to achieve something outside…

Is shaped like a three-letter word — This is the latest volume of the newsletter I send out every Monday Morning. It’s called Renaissance and is full of learning, inspiration, and dad humor. Click here to become a subscriber if you like what you read below. What I’m learning about 🧠 Why creating systems is better than setting goals. James Clear is…

I had just experienced my second existential life crisis — I was successful on paper but miserable in real life. Feeling like my life lacked purpose and meaning, I sadly asked myself: Is this really what my life is supposed to be like? I had no idea what I wanted to do next, I just knew I couldn’t continue. I…

Using this Japanese concept — After searching for my purpose for years, I was sick and tired of trying to find the larger thread that wove my life together. I felt like a rudderless ship in the open ocean, being blown around by forces outside myself. I was on the verge of accepting that I…

Here’s what to do when you feel stressed or rushed — One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Prison Break. It was one of the first shows I binge-watched, and there was a day when I was in high school that I will remember forever. I had a fever so my mom let me stay home from school…

But you’ve been choosing to ignore it — On January 1, 2022, I made a big decision. I decided to walk away from the nonprofit I had co-founded so I could pursue coaching full-time. Coaching was the thing that set my soul on fire and it made me feel like I was living in my purpose. I couldn’t…