It’s easy to put barriers up and erroneously accept that you will never be rich or successful because of some random factor in your life, like where you grew up, your genetics, or the school you went to. The truth is many people just like you, even people with bigger odds stacked against them, have […]

Imagine that every Thursday morning you take your suits to the dry cleaners. The main benefit of the dry cleaner you use is that it is on the way to work. The dry cleaner is good. For the time that you’ve been using them, they’ve never lost, damaged, or ruined an item. Their price is […]

By now it’s safe to say that biohacking has gone mainstream. After years of experimentation combining modern science and ancient wisdom many biohackers are starting to reap benefits most people never thought possible. Through new approaches to diet, sleep, medicine, psychology, fitness, and more, these mavericks have unlocked the hidden secrets of the body, and […]

What makes a good leader? It’s a question that plagues business owners around the globe. You can find enough literature and think-pieces on this subject to make your head explode. Everyone can benefit from their own unique management style. Still, there is something to be gained by learning from the best. Today’s top CEOs are […]

The last 12 months have been absolutely amazing. I’ve achieved so many things in 2018 that I’m grateful for. I’m especially grateful for all the amazing people and conversations I had on my podcasts, Get Yourself Optimized and Marketing Speak. While it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite episode, I thought I would highlight […]

Resourcefulness is always a telltale marker of an effective leader. Whether you’re an entrepreneur running a business, a manager running a department, or an employee looking to get ahead, a resourceful mindset can really set you apart from your peers. Simply saying “be resourceful” seems slightly redundant, as we’re all constantly looking for ways to […]

Photo: “Crater Lake” (CC BY 2.0) by aspearing Are you looking to live your best life? You might be ready to do what it takes to be happy, healthy and fulfilled. The day-to-day grind, however, is more likely to leave you exhausted than ready to take on the world. What if you had secret strategies that enabled you to […]

First off, let me confess one thing: I am a productivity nerd! When it comes to productivity, I’ve studied the greats, and even interviewed a few of them for my podcast, Get Yourself Optimized (be sure to check out the links at the end of this article). The truth is, when you run your own […]

Source: Jlbirman1 [CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons As you may know, May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. As a foster child myself, I spend as much time as I can trying to raise awareness about some of the myths and misconceptions around foster children and foster families. I also try and educate people […]

To believe in something is to give it an incredible power. Belief, or lack thereof, can make or break almost any truth. Are you always telling yourself and others around you that you can’t do something? That, no matter how hard you try, how much you practice, or how much help you get, it’s just […]