Don’t Skip the Rep: AI, Desirable Difficulty, and Building Capacity
Don’t Skip the Rep: AI, Desirable Difficulty, and Building Capacity Guess before Google. I’ve been saying that for years. Before I search for the answer, I try to remember it. Before I ask AI, I try to work through the problem. Not forever.…
Fit for What?
Fit for What? Fitness makes more sense when we stop asking how healthy someone looks and start asking what their life actually requires them to do. I’ve spent a lot of my life around people whose jobs required them to be ready to do something. As…
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be This week, I spent time with people in very different seasons of life. Some were tactical professionals attending a conference, sharpening skills they had already spent decades developing. They…
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging When most people think about brain health, they think about crossword puzzles, reading, learning new skills, or staying socially engaged. While all of those things matter, a…
Learn, Unlearn, Relearn: The New Literacy of the 21st Century
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write,but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”— Alvin Toffler, Future Shock (1970) When futurist Alvin Toffler wrote these words over fifty years ago, he wasn’t talking…
W.I.N. – Life’s Most Important Question
What’s Important Now? That’s the question behind the W.I.N. mindset, a simple phrase with powerful impact. The concept comes from Lou Holtz, legendary football coach and leadership thinker. But I first heard it from my friend Brian Willis (no relation),…
What Is the Default Mode Network?
Ever notice how your mind drifts when you’re not focused on a task? That’s your Default Mode Network (DMN) at work. The DMN is a set of brain regions that activates during rest, daydreaming, and self-reflection—and quietly powers down when…
Clearing the Mental Clutter: The What’s on your Paper Plate Activity
We all know the feeling—life gets overwhelming, and suddenly, it seems like everything is piling up at once. Work deadlines, family responsibilities, personal goals, and unexpected stressors often compete for our attention, leaving us feeling mentally…
The Reactive and Proactive Mindset
The Reactive and Proactive Mindset I’m often asked about the difference between a reactive and proactive mindset, especially in my coaching sessions. Understanding these mindsets is crucial for personal and professional growth, and two thought…
Time Management Tips: Navigating Overwhelm in a Busy World
What: Navigating Overwhelm in a Busy World In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed is a common experience. The Harvard Business Review article by Peter Bregman offers a practical plan to tackle this pervasive issue. Bregman outlines a…