healthy habits

My top 10 reading list for 2023

My top 10 reading list for 2023

There are so many incredible books to read! 


It is astounding to walk into a bookstore and see the walls full of every type of genre, both current and classic. The availability of literature is incomparable to any other time in human history.


Consider the advantages our generation has: 

  • Our libraries are full. 

  • The internet is at our fingertips. 

  • Books are available to read on our electronic devices (nooks, kindles, Ipads).

  • Services like Blinkist will condense entire books into 15-minute chunks.

  • You can even have a manuscript read to you through sites like Audible – sometimes even by the author who penned the words! 


It’s a little overwhelming to think about all the great books out there – and the ways to consume them. 


That’s why I created a book list -- to be intentional about growing in certain areas.

How to Become a Leader Who Lasts

How to Become a Leader Who Lasts

Generally speaking, how do you feel at the end of the day? 

Do you feel overwhelmed and overworked – overcommitted and overtired? 

Do the pressures of work, family, friendships, and commitments leave you drained? Are you completely exhausted?

If that sounds like you, let me ask a follow-up question: "How good are you at creating margins?" 

Be careful! What takes root, takes over

Be careful! What takes root, takes over

Do you have a hobby or something that you are passionate about?

I'm not much of a "hobby" person, but I do have a few things in life that I am slightly obsessive about -- and one of them is my front lawn.

There is just something about coming up my driveway and seeing a beautiful, lush, well-manicured, and geometrically mowed lawn. I know I'm not alone on this one. I've talked to too many guys who share this obsession. It just inspires me and makes me happy to look at it.

3 Simple Steps to Reengineer Unhealthy Habits

3 Simple Steps to Reengineer Unhealthy Habits

Do you have a habit that you'd love to break? Is there some nagging, negative tendency that is harming your life, relationships, or career?


Your habits will either set you up for success or set you back in pursuit of your goals.


Even though ingrained bad habits can be one of the most challenging vices to overcome, true and lasting change is possible.

Three Keys to Building Healthy Habits

Three Keys to Building Healthy Habits

If you’ve read the first two emails in this series on habits, we’ve covered what habits are and why bad habits are hard to break. Hopefully, you have taken some time to list your habits and describe where they may be leading you.


Today, I want to expand upon these thoughts and talk about how you can start replacing the old (and unhealthy) habits with new (and healthy) habits geared toward your success. These new habits will position you to realize your full potential and thrive across all of life.


There are many keys to building successful habits. Today, I want to focus on three that will provide you with a ton of leverage as you begin to make these essential changes.