Feel Your Feelings

Humans don’t process like machines. Your brain releases cortisol in tough situations. Research shows this biological response helped our ancestors survive. Instead of fighting it, accept these natural reactions.

Create a Recovery Timeline

Set a specific time frame to feel bad. Research shows people who give themselves 24-48 hours to feel bad about a situation recover faster than those who try to suppress their feelings immediately. Schedule your comeback date and stick to it.

Follow the Parent Method

Treat yourself like you would treat your child during tough times. Parents offer comfort first, then guidance, then encouragement to try again. Apply this 3 step approach to your own setbacks: comfort yourself, analyze objectively, create an action plan.

Build Your Resilience Habit

Top performers in sports and business use specific techniques to bounce back from failures. Start with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Write down 3 things you learned from the situation. Take one small action towards your goal within 24 hours of the setback.

Reset Your Mind

Professional athletes have a “reset ritual” between points or plays. Create your own: find a quiet space, acknowledge how you feel, list 3 things you can do right now, focus on the smallest one first.

My Random Thoughts

Unlearning vs. Learning

This can be something as small as a bad habit, or something as large as an entire way of thinking. Unlearning is important because it allows us to correct mistakes, adapt to new information, and change our behavior.

3/18/2023

Consistency is Life Changing Through Small Daily Habits

Two hours of weight training, five days a week, for four years created more than just muscle. The strict routine built discipline that translated into professional success. Missing workouts only when I was sick or traveling created a streak of over 1,000 workouts. The physical results were impressive strength gains and muscle growth. The mental benefits were self respect and confidence from keeping promises to myself.

1/20/2025

I Made Every Mistake James Clear Warned About

After reading a short piece by James Clear, I realized I’ve made every mistake he listed—some I’ve overcome, some I’m still wrestling with. In this post, I reflect on 25+ years of working, building, and learning the hard way. If you’ve ever tried to please everyone, chased goals that weren’t yours, or spread yourself too thin, this one’s for you.

5/26/2025