Discipline. Courage. Integrity.
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. – Marcus Aurelius Every man faces a crossroads in their lives. One path is paved with comfort,…
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Emotional Control
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Having a Bad Day
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.…
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Growth Requires Brutal Honesty
“To offend a strong man tell him a lie. To offend a weak man tell him the truth.” – Marcus Aurelius Someone I follow on X (formerly Twitter) shared this…
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The Power of Perseverance
“継続は力なり” (Keizoku wa chikara nari). Japanese Proverb I’ve quoted this many times. And for good reason. It’s one of the simplest—and most powerful—truths you’ll ever hear. “継続は力なり” Keizoku wa chikara…
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Dad Hack: The Best Fathers Don’t Just Hear Their Kids—They Truly Listen to Understand Their Hearts
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey I’ll be honest—becoming a great listener didn’t come naturally…
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How to Eliminate Procrastination and Take Action
“Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso I have been dragging my feet about writing this newsletter. A few months ago, I surveyed my readers about…
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Complaining Is Not A Strategy
“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.” – Napoleon Hill Complaining is not a strategy. Control…
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Take Ownership Of Your Life
Years ago, I decided to move to Japan and start a career. This was not something given to me. It was a decision, a path, and a plan I put…
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Don’t Worry What People Think About You
This is a very short newsletter but an important one. “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” — Lao Tzu Worrying about whether people…
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5 Things to Watch Out for In the Self-Improvement Arena
“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” Colin R. David I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately. I am focused…
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