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Less Is More: My Personal Approach for the Year Ahead
As I look toward the upcoming year, I am not setting goals around doing more , achieving more , or adding more . My theme is simple: Less is more. More peace. More enrichment. More joy. More presence. All through doing less . The Cost of Constant “Yes” Over time, I’ve noticed something important: My stress is rarely caused by one big thing. It comes from accumulation. Too many "yeses". Too many commitments stacked on top of one another. Too many social obligations, trips, eve

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Jan 73 min read


The One Thing You Must Protect in a World of Exploding Technology
We are entering a period of unprecedented technological acceleration. Over the next 10 to 20 years, AI, robotics, medicine, and digital infrastructure will evolve more rapidly than any time in human history. Entire systems will transform so quickly that society will struggle to keep pace. But even as AI becomes more intelligent, more integrated, and more capable than we ever imagined, one truth rises above everything else: The most powerful, essential, and future-proof invest

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Nov 19, 20253 min read


The New Infidelity We Didn’t See Coming: The Danger of Emotional Affairs with AI Partners
The Affair No One Thinks They’re Having Infidelity used to be easy to spot. There were rules, boundaries, and evidence: hotel receipts, lipstick stains, late-night messages that made your stomach drop. But betrayal has evolved. What used to be defined by sex or secrecy is now being redefined by connection itself — and it’s happening in places we never imagined possible. A growing number of people are turning not to coworkers, exes, or strangers online for emotional fulfillme

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Nov 6, 20255 min read


The Necessity of Follow-Through: Why It’s the Cornerstone of Trust in Relationships
Healthy, lasting relationships are not built on grand gestures or empty promises — they are built on consistent actions that align with...

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Sep 22, 20253 min read


More Than a Game: How Youth Sports Shape Confidence, Leadership, and Resilience
When most people think of youth sports, they focus on the obvious metrics—wins, losses, points scored, and personal records. But decades...

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Aug 9, 20253 min read


The Nourished Mind Challenge
For the month of August, I’m committing to eating only whole, unprocessed foods—not as a diet, but as a deliberate act of mental and...

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Aug 1, 20253 min read


The Healing Power of Music: What Ozzy Osbourne Taught Me About Pain, Recovery, and Expression
There’s something uniquely primal about music. It can echo our pain, amplify our joy, and hold space for the emotions we don’t know how...

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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Rest Is Where We Remember Who We Are
We tend to think of rest as something we earn —a luxury reserved for after the work is done, the kids are asleep, or the inbox is empty....

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Jul 13, 20252 min read
Why Money Isn’t Just About Money in Your Relationship
When couples argue about money, it’s rarely just about dollars and cents. It's about security, trust, control, values, and unmet needs....

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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Your Own Dad Wounds
Fatherhood is complex. It can bring out your deepest strengths—and also surface wounds you didn’t know were still lingering. For many...

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Jun 6, 20252 min read


From Classrooms to Campfires: Preparing for a Meaningful Summer Break
As the school year winds down, many families eagerly anticipate the slower rhythms of summer. But between the celebrations, vacations,...

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May 13, 20252 min read


The Power of a Focused Journaling Practice: Choose a Theme, Set a Timeframe, Start Writing
Journaling is one of the most accessible and transformative tools for personal growth. Whether you're sorting through emotions, setting...

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May 3, 20252 min read


Happy Earth Day
The Healing Power of Nature: Reconnecting on Earth Day In our fast-paced, screen-saturated world, nature has become more than a backdrop...

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Apr 23, 20252 min read


The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make
Everyone’s talking about investing right now. The markets are tumultuous. Tariffs, trade wars, inflation, and interest rates are creating...

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Apr 11, 20252 min read


The Power of Fewer Goals: Why Clarity Beats Hustle
There’s a quiet anxiety that hums beneath the surface of modern life. Maybe you’ve felt it—standing in the cereal aisle wondering if...

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Apr 7, 20252 min read


Navigating Stress with Self-Care and Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace in Chaotic Times
When life feels overwhelming, self-care becomes more than a choice—it’s a lifeline. During stressful times, especially when others around...

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Oct 28, 20243 min read


How to Journal your 2020 Review & Recap
Everyone is always quick to welcome in the new year. This year of 2021 is certainly no exception, as for many 2020 was a year full of...

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Jan 6, 20213 min read


Stressful Times Lead to Self-Destructive Behaviors
I meticulously chop up the frozen peanut butter cups, dropping them into an oversized bowl, draping over the already diced chocolate chip...

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Dec 8, 20203 min read


Cookies & Compassion
Explaining the concept of homelessness to a child can be a difficult conversation. I clearly recall the discussion my wife and I had...

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Nov 16, 20204 min read


Fathers, Kiss Your Sons
My children sometimes struggle to express themselves verbally. Being children, they are not always able to talk about or ask for...

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Oct 22, 20203 min read
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