I don't remember all my mistakes, but I've had more than one conversation in my life where I didn't think of the perfect thing to say until days later, when it was too late.   Last year, I had a confrontation with someone in a volunteer organization I worked with. This person lost his temper and said something incredibly cruel, and I was so shocked and overwhelmed with possible responses that I ended up saying nothing and walking away. For months afterward, I replayed the con

As we approach the end of another year, I want to share some insights I've gained over the past few years since I embarked on my journey as a full-time speaker. These lessons have not only shaped my career but also transformed the way I approach life and challenges. Embrace Your Identity 1. If you don’t know who you are, the world will decide for you. In all honesty, you probably won't be happy with their choice. It's crucial to figure out who you want to be and fight hard t

If someone were to ask you why you are doing the job you do, what would your answer be? Is it because you love your work? Or because you feel called to do it? Or is it just because you need to pay the bills, and you just fell into this job?   Motivation is a powerful thing. When we have already established our "why" in the good moments, we are prepared to refer back to it in the bad moments. When the job is aggravating, or it seems like we aren't making progress, or we just f

In October 2018, a new luxury shoe store opened in a posh mall in Santa Monica. The shoes were displayed on glass shelves and runways....

On July 26, 1992, Derek Redmond started running in the 400m semi-final race in the Barcelona Olympics. He was in the best shape of his...

In Brooklyn's Greenwood Cemetery, there is a beautiful gravestone that reads "Jane My Wife". It immortalizes in marble the last moment...

"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today."  - Jordan Peterson   I recently visited a furniture shop...

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, Fearless: Life Beyond Your Comfort Zone , is finally available! Fear is a thief. It robs us...

We are often too hard on ourselves. It's not fair, though! I can almost guarantee that you are more successful than you think.

Don't let a past mistake dominate your present. Instead, learn from it and let the ghost die.

It doesn't take long for even the most confident person to become beaten down if they constantly replay their mistakes.

Each day is a journey, and each step is a step forward--no matter how small.

My wife found this in one of my old notebooks from 2016. I don't remember writing it, but I do remember this time of my life. I was about...

Live this moment today, for all it's worth. Be present and learn to be as content as possible with "now."

As we enter this season of thankfulness, take just a moment to appreciate all the good things in your life.

There are few things that terrify people more than the unknown. We often thrive on the familiar, but it seldom leads to real growth or...

What do you do when you can't do anything? When you are told to lead but never given the authority to do so? Brad successfully led his...

Have you ever quit too soon? Let me tell you about someone who fixed that in their life. At the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Shirzo...

Have you ever been afraid of anything? I'll bet you probably have. The question is: Has that fear ever caused you to miss out on an...

Have you ever gotten frustrated? I recently had to take a detour on a long drive home from a presentation. The drive to the event had...