Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-only3 Essential Career Truths No One Will Ever Tell YouNo one tells you because no one wants you to know When I first finished medical school and residency training I thought I was done. I thought I just needed to find a job and plug away for 40 years until retirement. …Careers5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyOne Powerful Habit Your Future Self Will Thank You ForI’ll give you a hint… look at the image below. Hmmm….what could this habit be? It’s not goat yoga, making coffee at home to save a few bucks, watching Saved By The Bell reruns, or waking up at 4 am everyday to be super productive. It’s READING. Life consists in…Reading4 min read
Published in Better Advice·Oct 23, 2021Member-onlyWhat Are You Doing With Your Most Precious ResourceNo, It’s Not Money — Everyone assumes money is the most valuable resource in life. Money can buy you a house, a car, food, and anything else you desire. Those are all great, but there’s one thing money can’t buy. Time. When we’re born we all have the same 24 hours in a day. …Self Improvement3 min read
Published in Two Minute Madness·Aug 1, 2021Member-onlyWhy Your Legacy Doesn’t MatterNo 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…Life2 min read
Published in Two Minute Madness·Jun 20, 2021Member-onlyWhy I Rent Even Though I Can Buy Whatever I WantIt’s time to rethink the “American Dream.” — It’s pounded into our heads from birth: we should aspire toward owning a home. We’re told that renting is a waste of money, that we’re paying your landlord’s mortgage and not building any equity for ourselves. Or that owning a home is a rite of passage. It’s a way to…Self Improvement2 min read
Published in Two Minute Madness·May 10, 2021Member-onlyThe Easiest Way to Make More Money This YearNo need to add a new side hustle or work longer hours — When you picture yourself making more money, a few different images may come to mind. You might see yourself grinding away at a new side hustle. You might picture yourself working longer hours at your job. You might even see yourself starting a new business. …Money2 min read
Published in Better Advice·May 9, 2021Member-only4 Decisions I Made In My 30s That Drastically Improved My LifeTry 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? …Self Improvement5 min read
Published in Two Minute Madness·Apr 20, 2021Member-onlyThis Powerful Morning Routine Will Help You Transform Your LifeOne hour is all you need — There are so many unrealistic morning routines out there. I’ve tried them all. Some work, some don’t, and some you’ll do for a day or two before giving up. After years of experimenting, I have found that doing three things every morning has improved my life both personally and professionally. Go for a walk (20 minutes) …Self Improvement2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 11, 2021Member-onlyIntrospectionA Poem I was decluttering and going through an old stack of papers. I found a poem I wrote when I was 18. Wow how time flies. Enjoy. Introspection I look in the mirror and don’t know who I see. I see a scared boy who fears uncertainty which the future…Creativity1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyHow To Read 1,000 BooksIt’s not as hard as you think I have always loved books going back to childhood. I would read anything by Dr. Seuss to the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary. I loved the way books smelled as a kid when you were in the public library. …Self Improvement4 min read
