He Died On The Mountain. Then He Went Back And Finished It.
He didn't get far. On the third peak, in the snow, his heart stopped. Hypothermia had already taken his body temperature down to 64 degrees. Rescuers tried three times to get his heart going again. He was airlifted off the...
If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, We’d Get Along By Noon
There is a guy in my building who will not say good morning. I have tried everything. Eye contact. A nod. An actual "morning" said out loud like a normal person. Nothing works. He stares at the floor numbers like...
You Can Still Win
I need to say something today, and I mean every word of it. You can still win. Not win like a lottery ticket. Not win like some guy on your phone telling you to unlock your potential in 30 days....
Four Things Your Brain Gets Wrong About You, and Why Every One Is Good News
Four replicated psychology studies, tens of thousands of participants, and one pattern nobody talks about: every mistake your brain makes about you points in the same direction, and it is not in your favor.
You’re Not Late. And I Can Prove It.
A study of 2.7 million founders and 30,000 careers says the window you think you missed is still open. Here is what the research actually shows about when people break through, and the one pattern behind almost every one of...
Eight Things Going Right in America That Nobody Put on the Front Page
Good news is slow, and slow does not get clicks. Eight sourced stories from the last few weeks that never led the evening news, and the one thing all eight have in common.
The World Cup Reminded Me That Competition and Connection Can Exist Together
The World Cup has always been about more than just soccer. Yes, we celebrate the goals, the incredible saves, the passion of the fans, and the pride people have for their countries. But every once in a while, a moment...
The Quiet Power of Early Risers: Why Winning the Morning Still Matters
There is something different about people who get up early. Not in a loud, bragging, “look at my 4:30 a.m. routine” kind of way. That can get annoying fast. I am talking about the quiet discipline of someone who gives...
Why Most People Stay Broke (And How to Break the Cycle for Good)
It’s not. In reality, most people stay stuck for a far less dramatic reason: they operate within a narrow band of predictable behavior. Day after day, year after year, they make decisions that feel safe, reasonable, and justified—but ultimately keep...
Why Business Developers Are Relentless — And Why That’s a Good Thing By Positive Phil
This job is not for the faint of heart. Business developers hear “no” more times in a week than most people hear in a year. Emails ignored. Calls unanswered. Doors closed. Meetings canceled. Deals that looked certain suddenly disappear. And...
