No one should take themselves too seriously — We all hear from self-help gurus and celebrities about how important it is to create a legacy. As far as I know, no one has come back from the dead to evaluate their legacy and pat themselves on the back for a job well done. Life is short, even if…

“It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.”-Ferris Bueller After finishing 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of residency training…it was official. I was an MD. An attending physician. I have arrived. With over $200,000 in medical…

Try one or all of these and see what happens — We all make decisions every single day…. Should I sleep in or wake up early and go for a run? Should I binge on Netflix or read a book? Should I start a business or stay in a dead-end job that I hate? Should I cook or order a pizza? …

Ever stop to think about that? The average person spends around 90,000 hours at work. That’s a lot of hours. Do you wake up excited to go to work? Who’s game are you playing? Who’s dream are you building? Are you told to be somewhere at a certain time? Commute…

Things that make you go hmmm…. Here is a list of questions to ask yourself every day: Am I happy? (Why or why not) Am I living where I want to live? (City, Home, State, Country, Neighborhood, etc.) Am I happy with my career and what I do for money every day? (If not why and what do I need to do to change it) How much money do I have in savings, retirement, my checking account, and other accounts? (Am I happy with this number)

You still have time…. As this year comes to a close, you may be tempted to call it a wrap and focus on a fresh start January 1st. Halloween candy, stuffing at Thanksgiving, and pumpkin pie should still be enjoyed. You have more than 2 months left to make some…

Learning vs Doing If you’re lucky enough to discover the world of self-help, you start to notice changes in your life. You start to find this whole new world you never knew existed. It’s very exciting and you feel so motivated to learn and grow. That was me in 2009…

How many do you need — In today’s world the more “connected” we are (online), the lonelier people actually are. Friendship is something everyone takes for granted as children. Growing up, I remember simpler times. Playing outside with kids in the neighborhood. Having so much fun riding your bike till it was pitch black. Not a…

How much is enough When you start to realize we’re conditioned (marketed to) to never be satisfied, it’s when the world starts to look different. You realize you’re halfway there on your self-actualization journey. The goalposts keep moving. There’s never this feeling of “I’ve got enough.” When you see 80-year-old…