We are at war with ourselves. 

We’ve all been there – scrolling down feeds and watching just one more tutorial, telling ourselves it’s “research.” It’s a trap. A trap that has too many of us spiraling into a void of inactivity.

If this resonates, know I’ve been where you are. And I’ve learned how to climb out of the creative rut.

So, if you don’t want to be poor and unhappy, mitigate these 5 mistakes:

Do you really think you’ve ever changed someone’s mind?

Think about it. Every time someone has tried to change your mind, didn’t it reinforce your beliefs even more? We’ve all felt it, that persisting resistance.

We are stubborn creatures, reluctant to accept anything that contradicts what we think we know. As a curious observer of human nature, I’ve explored the psychology of trying to change minds. The answer is simple

While we all have the same 24 hours in a day, time is highly subjective and relative. Our perception of time largely depends on where we focus our attention and the stories we tell ourselves. 

For those seeking to live an inspired and impactful life, recognize time as a flexible resource.

Happy Sunday, Reader!
September started with a smoky drive to Saskatchewan.
Five hours cruising through the prairies gives a person plenty of time to ponder. Time to plan and make promises to oneself. Predict and perfect the future, frame by frame.
It’s easy to dream when you’re driving down the highway.
It’s much more difficult to do what’s required once you arrive at your destination. To do what you said you’d do when you were dreaming. Somehow, your vision turned to obligation as soon as…

The ability to articulate stories and ideas that resonate is a superpower. 

We must embrace the responsibility we have to ourselves and others to communicate as clearly and effectively as possible. What we articulate shapes culture, drives progress and determines collective success or failure.

Words matter.

If you want to achieve great things, you can’t wait for someone else to point out the path.

You must seek it out for yourself.