I had eye surgery only days before writing this piece. It wasn't a laser surgery designed to improve my eyesight, like so many of these surgeries are. Instead it was a surgery designed to prevent me from making my eyesight… Continue reading
How to Wake Up a Sleepwalking Mind
Spoiler Alert: This is not a piece about meditation. The framing I am thinking about when I use the term "sleepwalking mind" is the idea that a mind that is walking in its sleep is less likely to make… Continue reading
The Potential of a Fresh Start
There's something about starting something with a clean slate. The ability to have a fresh start shows up more often than we realize each day. When we wake up in the morning, that's a fresh start. When we come back… Continue reading
Gratitude First: A 30 Day Challenge
Note from Mike: Expressing gratitude can really make a difference in your productivity so rather than speak to it myself, I went to the expert, my good friend Karl Staib. Karl dedicates his attention and focus to helping others display and… Continue reading
The Idea of Doing More vs. Doing Better
One thing that always comes to mind during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the idea of doing more vs. doing better. It’s at that time of year that I have the opportunity to really look at… Continue reading
You Can Avoid Multitasking When You Focus on These 3 Things
This is a guest post by Austin L. Church. Austin is a writer and consultant who runs a branding and content agency called Balernum. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his lovely and patient wife Megan, and their two boys and… Continue reading
