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The H3 Connection

A weekly newsletter for ambitious achievers on how to align your Head, Heart and Hands to find more fulfillment in your career and life.

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Burnout is a call to action…

Hey Reader, People find themselves in two kinds of burnout. One is stress-related. And the other is a burning invitation to something they already desire. In today’s newsletter, we’ll discuss the concept of burnout and practices for a more sustainable and fulfilling successful life. 💭 Burnout isn’t always about the hours Howard Schultz was on track for a great career. He climbed into a fast-paced corporate role by his early thirties, only to feel utterly drained. So he walked away. Then,...

Hey Reader, You know that feeling when you wake up and immediately start ticking off the “have-to” list? Meetings, client calls, family commitments, workouts, and all that. Most people’s energy gets drained just by the thoughts of what they “have to” do because they view it as an obligation instead of an opportunity. You’re already at the top. In today’s newsletter, we’ll uncover how to approach your daily activities from the right mental place for a happier life. Let’s dig in. 🗯️ The subtle...

Hey Reader, There’s a sweet spot between mental clarity and physical performance. But most people are so easily dialed into work priorities that they forget their bodies need movement too. In today’s issue, we’ll discuss how doing something physical amidst all the intensity of life keeps your edge sharp. Let’s get into it. 💢 It’s not the most important thing… but it helps everything else. Right now, I’m deep in building the next phase of my business while stepping into new leadership demands....

Hey Reader, You know that little spark of nerves you feel when you’re about to do something big? You’d think after years of winning, the nerves would go away. But they don’t. Most people mistake this sensation as fear, but it’s far from that. You just have to learn to work with it. In today’s newsletter, we’ll discuss how you can turn nerves into your most powerful ally. 💢 I had trained for it. And still, I was scared. I was thinking about this the other day, as I gear up for Leadville again...

Hey Reader, We like the rush of inspiration to start something. We’ve been told great performance comes from a strong why. That excellence flows from motivation. But some days it’s there, other days it’s not. Most people fail to finish what they started because they’re waiting to find their spark again. In today’s issue, we’ll discuss how to always take your feelings, whatever they may be, along for the ride. Let’s dive in. 🗯️ You don’t need to feel good to get going In the early 2000s,...

Hey Reader, Ever noticed how tough workouts don’t make you stronger in the moment? I mean, you’re pushing your limits, but the strength, growth, and resilience happen afterward, in recovery, right? This principle doesn’t apply to fitness alone; it works the same way in our lives and business. In today’s issue, we’ll discuss how little pauses here and there can unlock your next level. 💢 Don’t skip the recovery When I was doing the 75Hard and Live Hard program, I had a lot to do. Two workouts a...

Hey Reader, You know that feeling where you’re staring at a big opportunity, and instead of feeling fired up, you feel tense. Most people don’t go ahead because they don’t feel capable of it… yet. But what if fear is a green light to find out how capable you are? In today’s issue, we’ll discuss how you can reframe fear as a powerful way to renew your energy to unleash your highest potential. 🗯️ Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s ascent of Mount Everest Let’s talk about how Sir Edmund...

Hey Reader, There are times when things get hard. That’s when most people want to escape, complain, or quit. But how you see that difficulty is everything you need to win or quit. Today, we’ll uncover how to reframe uncomfortable situations into something you become excited to do. 🗯️ The hard part can also be an advantage Summer’s here, and the heat hits different here in Texas. I’m training for the Leadville 100-mile race coming up in August. It’s an intense race at high altitude, and...

Hey Reader, There comes a point where doing what’s expected costs us more than it gives us. Choosing you means disappointing a few people. And that’s okay. But if we keep choosing others, we may gradually lose our ability to choose ourselves. It’s easy to forget that before the accolades, the responsibilities, and the reputation, you were just you. Today’s newsletter is about choosing you even if it makes the world uncomfortable. Let’s dive in. 🗯️ “It was her day. Baseball was secondary.”...

Hey Reader, We’ve become so used to challenging ourselves to do more to help us grow. Do more reps, put in more hours, and generate more output. Most people start to feel they’re regressing, even with all the increased efforts they put in. Because somewhere along the line, we’re now accumulating effort rather than improving. Improvement comes from the right amount of stress, not too little, not too much, or you won’t really grow. In today’s issue, we uncover how to keep evolving without...