Don’t “search” for purpose

Purpose is a hot topic. It’s also the hallmark of a comfortable life. Not long ago, nobody considered if what they were doing was their life’s purpose: they were busy trying to find food and shelter or even just staying alive another day. Or their “purpose” was...

Getting past your own bullshit

I love making transformation posts when they’re clients, rather than me. So here is long-term client Clay, who’s making middle-aged dad look great. We’re not done—but there’s been solid headway. To date we’ve done nothing fancy and there have...
The allure of non-stop progress

The allure of non-stop progress

With fat loss, we all seek non-stop progress. Preferably lightning fast, too. Oh, and while we’re asleep, if at all possible. Especially since there was — for many of us — a brief time, in the early days, when our progress might’ve actually felt that way. Think...
Minimal work != minimal effort

Minimal work != minimal effort

As I’ve gotten older and coached more people around my age and stage of life, I’ve increasingly come to believe in getting the most out of the least. That’s not doing minimal work and it’s certainly not minimal effort. It’s just...