At various points in my career I idolized the next job I wanted, I become slightly obsessed with achieving the next job title. I got caught up in the hype. When I worked at a customer service representative, I wanted to be the department manager. When I wanted to break

The human species is fascinating. We've evolved over millions of years to construct vast civilizations and create the amazing world we live in today. What is the key to our success? How did we thrive as we evolved in Africa and how do we continue to dominate the

What strategy or framework can we use to get better? Our current daily habits are probably insufficient (mine are); they could be better aligned with our overarching goals in life. How much time do you waste every day? Could we use that time to improve? If we could, how would

There's a framework to everything we do. Even when we fail to do the things we know we should do, we are following a framework. A framework is a structure that provides a foundation on which something is built. We build our lives, our careers, our families on

The Wu-Tang Clan is a groundbreaking, 9-member hip hop group formed in the 1990s, hailing from New York (specifically Staten Island a.k.a. Shaolin). The title of their classic debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, is inspired by a kung fu flick titled similarly, The 36th Chamber of

It's probably widely agreed upon that mentors are helpful. Mentors can provide guidance, feedback, advice, and perspective based on their life and work experiences. Some are lucky to naturally connect with people who end up being their mentors, whether through their own emotional intelligence or the proclivity of

I can feel stress naturally dissipate as I get work done. As I accomplish tasks that I know need to be completed, I feel a sense of peace. Not total peace, but a feeling of assurance that I'm headed in the right direction. Stress seems to accumulate when

Seth Godin's 2010 book, Linchpin, changed the way I look at my career. It forced me to question what strategy we should use to build the most meaningful, fulfilling career possible. The thesis of the book resonated with me. Become indispensable, become a linchpin. Linchpins do what is