Every once in a while we bump into people who somehow earn a great living, and build a great life— simply by being themselves. If life is a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and ultimately leveraging our power of  Being Ourselves… These people don’t waste too much time in discovery and acceptance, because they have too much impact to create by virtue of their Being. My friend Evan La … [Read more...]

There’s no topic that fills us with fear, regret, and confusion quite like suicide. You can tell by the title of this episode, it's a departure from our usual interview format. *If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the suicide hotline 24 hours a day at 1-(800) 273-8255. ***Friends and Family: Please know this is NOT a meditation on my own suicide.  The … [Read more...]

Today, we’re sharing a special episode for International Coaching Week, which is a weeklong celebration by the International Coaching Federation. Our theme today is vulnerability. We get into the predictable, default patterns we use to sabotage our success. Many of those weeds develop in early childhood, so we take a trip back and share what shaped us adults, and as coaches. This conversation … [Read more...]

Leo Babauta could be one of the most steady, devoted practitioners of personal change I've ever witnessed. Leo has written for over a dozen years about his many victories, and struggles in creating lasting, positive change— all on his immensely popular blog Zen Habits. Along the way, he's conquered everything from smoking, to becoming a minimalist, to running ultra-marathons, to writing 4 books, … [Read more...]