Hey Reader, You ever notice how you can be busy all day, get a lot done, and still feel… off? Not tired or burnt out. Just strangely numb. Most people assume that feeling means something is wrong. Today, I want to show you how the feeling of perceived underperformance is not your enemy but a call to something greater. 💭 “I had everything I wanted… and still felt empty.” Let’s talk about Tiger Woods. There was a season in his career where it looked like he had it all. He actually did. He had...
13 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, There’s a reason you’re so good under pressure. You’ve trained yourself to carry hard things. The workload, long hours, responsibility, and expectations. Most elite performers don’t fall short because they can’t handle hard things. It’s because they keep choosing the familiar kind of hard they already know how to survive. But there’s a harder kind that’s far more rewarding. In today’s issue, we’ll explore intentionally choosing harder options for a more successful life. 💭 Making...
20 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, We all have that calm, almost indifferent attitude to certain things. Like, “I’m good either way,” kind of energy. And sometimes that’s true. But other times, it’s far from the truth. In today’s issue, we’ll explore the idea of caring deeply for a far more happier life. 💭 He cared enough to fail over and over again Before James Dyson built the company that carries his name, he failed 5,126 times. Literally. Over the course of about five years, Dyson built and tested thousands of...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, We all want to reach our highest potential. But some people feel they’re underperforming because of the physical, emotional, social, and professional limiting beliefs they’ve held onto. In today’s issue, we’ll explore the art of living up to your highest potential. 💭 It’s all in the mind For decades, runners believed a mile under four minutes was impossible. Not human, even. Coaches said the body would break down. Then on May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister ran 3:59.4 on the Iffley Road...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, We all know the thrill of making dreams a reality. Most people feel stuck in the tension between believing, behaving, and achieving their deepest desires because they haven’t built the internal structure to hold the scale of what they intend to achieve. In today’s issue, we’ll uncover how to bridge the gap between who you are and who you’re becoming. 💭 You become what you believe Most people know Michael Jordan for the championships. But the part that actually shaped him happened...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, We all have those moments when we feel the need to make the most of everything. People often exhaust themselves from pressure to maximize their routine with hacks, trackers, rules, etc. With little or no room to breathe, think, and experience the joy of being present in what they do. In today’s issue, we’ll explore the relief and sanity that come from letting some parts of your life stay simple and humanly imperfect. 💭 The day nothing went as planned A while back, Brian Chesky...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Some things are hard because they’re genuinely demanding. But most things feel hard because of the state you walk into them with. Some people don’t see their big dreams through to the end because their mind has built an imaginary, scary wall that’s too hard to break through. In today’s issue, we’ll uncover how to find ease in doing hard things. 💭 You’ve always been there before Let’s talk about Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time. He’s an American swimmer with...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Ever felt that quiet restlessness while pursuing your passion? Like it no longer light you up as it used to? You’re not alone. And nothing is wrong with you. High performers often mistake this feeling as losing their edge, when in truth, it’s just their inner self pointing toward something new. In today’s issue, we’ll explore the phases of pursuing our interests and how to sustain excellence in all phases. 💭 The miles Roger Federer didn’t waste Let’s talk about Roger Federer. He’s...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, You know that feeling of being unstoppable when you win. But when we lose, we tend to question everything. Most people stay too long in the high of victory. And some get stuck trying to recover from the sting of failure. In today’s issue, we’ll uncover how to snap out of our emotions faster for a mentally healthier and fulfilling life. 💭 The comeback mindset Let’s talk about Thomas Edison. He was behind some of the most transformative inventions in modern history: light bulbs,...
2 months ago • 4 min read