Do the Hard Thing: Pause
We live in a world that glorifies motion.Do more, learn more, scroll more.Even our moments…
Being in Balance Doesn’t Mean Being Lazy
There was a time when the only measure of progress was how busy you looked.…
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- Mindfulness
- June 30, 2025
When Ownership Is Contagious: The Quiet Magic of Offering Help First
Unlocking a culture of ownership and forward momentum “The most effective way to take control…
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- Mindfulness
- June 28, 2025
24 hours, 8 billion realities: Why Not All Hours Feel Equal—and How to Take Back Control
Why “balance” is a luxury currency, and how to mint a little of it for…
Kinder Self‑Talk: Traps & Reframes
Modern work is loud, fast, and often insecure. The harshest voice in that noise‑storm is…
Four Mindsets for Sustainable Success at Work
Success without burnout sits on four printed playing‑cards wedged under the edge of my monitor.…
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- ambition vs. balance
- June 24, 2025
Finding Motivation When the Spark Fades
Spoiler: Motivation isn’t a constant. It ebbs, flows, and sometimes vanishes completely. The trick is making…
Time Well Spent: My Monthly Ritual for Clarity and Momentum
Somewhere on a shelf in my office, there are three jars. The first jar is…
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- Career & Leadership
- June 21, 2025
Skill Up, Chill Out: The Middle Way of Career Growth & Life‑Work Harmony
“As a lute too tightly strung will snap, and too loosely strung will play off‑key,…
Sometimes, I Know I Come Across as Negative
A personal reflection... I’ve heard it more than once: “Dre, you’re being negative.”Whenever those words land,…