Almost ten years ago, I ran Grandma’s Marathon along the north shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Last year, in an effort to revive that part of my life and fitness journey, I ran the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon. Through both experiences, one truth stood out: The journey to the finish line happens one [...]
It’s mid-January, where goals go to die. This is when the real test begins. Do you actually want what you said you want, and are you willing to do the work? The initial excitement of New Year’s fades, and reality sets in. The gyms get quieter, journals go untouched, and goals slip to the back [...]
I’ve invested the past decade talking about purpose. Many of those conversations have been with individuals like you and me who are trying to name their personal purpose. At the same time, I’ve also worked closely with businesses and non-profits to help them get clear on their “why.” There’s one thing that ties both together… [...]
“One of my goals for 2025 is to lower my golf handicap,” he said, his tone carrying a hint of apology. A good friend shared this with me earlier in the week during a conversation about our goals for the new year. He had already mentioned a professional goal he was working on within his [...]
The other day, someone asked me to share a time when I achieved a challenging goal. Their question came during a deeper conversation about goal-setting and the power of pushing ourselves through discomfort—stretching beyond what feels safe to achieve truly challenging goals in life. Before I dive into my own story of achieving one of [...]
January 1st. It’s a day like any other on the calendar, yet we’ve chosen to give it a little different meaning than all the rest. Many of you reading this have spent some time thinking about what you want in the new year, and the first day of January is when it all begins. Whether [...]
As the clock ticks toward the new year, it's easy to feel the pull to leap right into goal-setting mode. We're excited about fresh possibilities – and that excitement can overshadow the power of reflection. Frankly, that excitement is why we don't reflect. Who wants to look backward when we can be focused on the [...]
People who know me well know that I read... alot. I love diving into books on mindset, personal development, leadership, and faith – which is why I get asked all of the time what I'm currently reading. Looking back on 2024, here are my highlight books for 2025... Courage is Calling (Ryan Holiday) There [...]
Getting ready to set your new goals for 2025, or for the next few months? Precision, in more areas than you think, is the key… Imagine this: Meet me. Meet me in New York City. Meet me in New York City, at Starbucks. Meet me in New York City, at Starbucks on 6th Avenue. Meet [...]
“I want to define my purpose.” At some point in our lives, each one of us will land in this spot. There’s got to be something more, and I want to figure out what that means to me. Why do I exist, and what am I meant to do with my time here on earth? [...]
