There are so many how-to resources on losing weight, building muscle, and eating healthier. But the bottom line is, they are all about building habits. Effective habit guidelines and practices can be applied to any area of life.

But while starting a new habit can be simple in theory, many of us know, it’s often difficult in practice—particularly when it comes to keeping them going! Most of us, myself included, have started a new habit with enthusiasm, only to fall off after several days or weeks. But there is a way to build habits successfully over time. It’s not going to be perfect, but it is possible. [Read more…]

In the bustle of life, it’s all too common to brush off the present moment. Let me explain.

When I was younger, I never really knew what I wanted to be. Except for when I was five, I wanted to be a garbage man. [Read more…]

I know firsthand that it can be easy to get off track and overlook your personal values, particularly during challenging or stressful times. Sometimes it’s great to have a little extra support. Sometimes you may find it helpful to ask, “What would Oprah do?”

I’d like to share something that’s been super helpful for me that you can create yourself. Many companies and organizations utilize a board of directors to help ensure they stay on track on their mission. A board of directors is there to help make recommendations to the company during good times but especially during challenges. [Read more…]

It’s been an exciting and eventful year for us so far, full of many positive changes.

I’ve managed to lose about 25 pounds over the last several months, and am writing and creating YouTube videos more regularly than last year. While there have been some stressful aspects during this time, much of it has been mitigated by the habits Amy and I have implemented this year.

Overall, I’ve been feeling more productive, creative, and much healthier than I have in quite awhile. [Read more…]

There’s much to be gleaned from entrepreneurship, even when it comes to something as everyday as how to build habits in your daily life.

The process behind entrepreneurship has always been a fascinating one to me: you see a need, create a solution, tell people about it, improve people’s lives and earn a living (or much more).

Especially very early on, there’s a scrappy element to doing whatever possible to bring an idea into reality. I really like the fact that while you can think about an idea all day, until you actually try to build it, nothing much will happen. The core of entrepreneurship requires very little in the way of traditional education or schooling. [Read more…]