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Notes on the inner game of building

Essays and frameworks on mental performance, leadership, and what it actually takes to build without losing yourself in the process.

The Room Gets Quieter the Higher You Climb

The higher you go, the fewer people you can be honest with. Here’s why founder isolation happens, and the one shift that loosens its grip.

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You Can't Out-Hustle a Broken Operator

The data on founder mental health is staggering, and the high-performance world keeps looking away. Here is what the numbers actually say, and why your psychology is your most underrated business asset.

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The Truth About Procrastination No One Tells You

The Truth About Procrastination No One Tells You

“You’re not avoiding the work, you’re avoiding how it makes you feel.” Welcome to the last part of your helpful “negative” emotion series, where the goal is to teach you all about how there is no…

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Anger: The Emotion You’ve Been Using Wrong

Anger: The Emotion You’ve Been Using Wrong

“Anger is one of the biggest indicators of a change that needs to be made,” Welcome to the next part of your helpful “negative” emotion series, where the goal is to teach you all about how there is…

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Anxiety: Stop Fighting It & Start Using It

Anxiety: Stop Fighting It & Start Using It

“All Emotion has Positive Intent, even your Anxiety.” If you’re human, you’ve probably experienced some heavy negative emotions at one point or another in your life. However, I have a challenge for…

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Master Yourself: 5 Aspects of Mastery

Master Yourself: 5 Aspects of Mastery

“Your external world is merely a reflection of your internal one”. Hey everyone today I got a really special newsletter for you. These are my most intimate teachings that I utilize with all of my…

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Rebirth: Killing the Old Version of You

Rebirth: Killing the Old Version of You

“Growth begins the moment you stop protecting the person you used to be.” In light of Easter passing yesterday, I’ve been reflecting again… which I tend to do often (shout out to all you overthinkers…

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Emotional Intelligence: Why Your Feelings Are Not Facts

Emotional Intelligence: Why Your Feelings Are Not Facts

“Feelings AREN’T facts. They’re just indicators.” Let’s talk about Emotional Intelligence:

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Mindset Mastery: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

Mindset Mastery: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality

"Why your focus shapes the life you experience." Many of you probably already know your mindset is a major key in mastering life.

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Expectations: The Hidden Killer of Relationships

Expectations: The Hidden Killer of Relationships

“Expectations destroy relationships. Curiosity builds them.” I’ve come to learn that expectations can kill all types of relations, from family to friends, work, or intimate relationships.

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Intimacy: Letting People Truly See You

Intimacy: Letting People Truly See You

Most loneliness isn’t from being alone — it’s from being unseen. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to connect with someone who truly understands you in the depths of your soul?

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Routines: The Real Source of Sustainable Happiness

Routines: The Real Source of Sustainable Happiness

How structure, not motivation, creates happiness, stability, and progress. Did you know a routine will skyrocket your mental health, and more...

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Motivation Fades. Commitment Doesn’t.

Motivation is emotional. Commitment is behavioral. Resolutions are bullsh*t.

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The Power of Giving

The Power of Giving

Sometimes the moment that changes your day isn’t something you receive — it’s something you give.

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The Gift of Presence: More Than a Moment

Sometimes the greatest thing you can give someone isn’t advice, help, or a solution — it’s simply your attention.

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The Art of Friendship: Building Meaningful Connections as an Adult

The Art of Friendship: Building Meaningful Connections as an Adult

Friendship doesn’t become harder as we get older — it just becomes more intentional. Establishing meaningful friendships as an adult can be surprisingly challenging.

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What is a mindset & Performance Coach?

What is a mindset & Performance Coach?

What exactly is mindset and performance coaching? Mindset and performance coaching is a team process between client and coach that helps high achievers go even further in their lives. It consists of…

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20 Powerful quotes that can motivate you to success!

20 Powerful quotes that can motivate you to success!

Why are quotes so great? In my opinion quotes are great because they are quick pieces of information that can truly guide you in tough moments of life. Quotes are a piece of timeless wisdom that can…

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7 Tips for Improving Your Culture Post Covid-19

7 Tips for Improving Your Culture Post Covid-19

“Positive culture is a vital aspect of running a business–more than 50% of executives say corporate culture influences productivity, creativity, profitability, firm value, and growth rates. These…

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The Trifecta of a Fulfilling Life

The Trifecta of a Fulfilling Life

I’ve been in mental health for about 10 years now and after compiling my experiences, learning from others, teaching myself and finding what works and what doesn’t I’ll tell you the first thing to…

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