You don't have to be a sports fan to take something from this episode. A globally recognized Performance Coach, Jason Goldsmith emphasizes combining the mental and physical aspects of optimal performance. As founder of Goldsmith Performance, Jason has coached multiple Major champions and top-fifty golfers. His accomplishments in golf include assisting Jason Day and Justin Rose in achieving the number-one world ranking and helping Rose win both the Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. In… Continue reading
Episode 419: Adrienne Smith talks about playing football, giving her all, and giving back to the game
I've always wanted to interview a football player for the podcast. Thanks to Adrienne Smith, I got my chance. Now this conversation was recorded before the Bengals had their stellar run to Super Bowl LVI, so when I talk about… Continue reading
Episode 418: Joshua Becker talks about Things That Matter
Things that matter just hits different. And not just those things, but the book by Joshua Becker of the same name. Joshua isn't just one of my favourite people to have a conversation with, he's one of my favourite writers. And his book, Things That… Continue reading
How to “Do” Family Day Better
I'm typing this with a little over 30 minutes of time left to spare. That's because it's Family Day and it's almost time for a "Zombie Nerf War" with my wife and son. Family Day (the holiday) is held on… Continue reading
Episode 409: Luke Burgis talks about Wanting, Journaling, and Fulfillment
Who is The origins of TimeCrafting actually started with the acronym NOW: Need to do, Ought to do, and Want to do. The idea was that if we get through the things we need to do and be more deliberate… Continue reading
The Long Game
"It's finally paying off." I said this to myself with my head in my hands, letting all of the emotion that was years in the making overwhelm and flow out of me. Joy, relief, excitement, and other feelings were cascading… Continue reading
Episode 407: Rob Walker talks about The Art of Noticing
Over the past 7+ years of hosting this podcast, I noticed something: I've never gone back into previous conversations and revisited them with you. So I decided to make that more of a thing going forward. The first episode of… Continue reading
2 Quotes That Will Help You Be (Truly) Productive
Yep. It's an ugly title. But I wanted to make sure that you offer up some attention to the following 2 quotes. You can do that in whatever order you choose: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly… Continue reading
6 Personal Factors That Impact Productivity
Most of the things that impact productivity exist in the office. However, how well you’re able to work isn’t only impacted by office setup or the apps you have. Your personal life can also have an influence on your productivity.… Continue reading
The One Degree Difference
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