If you’re doing great things—even if it's just you who thinks it’s great—share what you’re doing in the world. First, no one will know the great work you’re doing if you don’t tell them. Second, you never know who you will inspire. Find a way (or ways) to share the great things you are doing. See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
1 day ago • 1 min read
“The people with the best lives almost always went through a period when everyone thought they were making a huge mistake.” -Justin Welsh See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
3 days ago • 1 min read
Putting our Selves in a position of independence should be a goal for everyone, and by independence I am thinking professionally first, but ultimately any situation you find your Self dependent on others. It doesn’t mean that you have to leap into independence, but making sure that you can escape to independence if you ever need to is becoming a must. I’ve been thinking a lot about the ESPN firing of Ryan Clark and other longtime employees and how it was done in such a heartless way, at least...
4 days ago • 1 min read
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.” -William James William James lived from 1842 to 1910, FYI. This information has been around for a long time, yet you were probably never told that you can change your life. What will you do now that you have been told? See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
6 days ago • 1 min read
“People will respect you when you respect your Self.” -Breanna Rae Blaney Bre dropped this in my Integrated Wealth Advisor class today, and it hit hard. I haven’t had a chance to sit with it further to fully examine why it hit so hard, but I think it’s because there are some minor things I’ve been letting slide or not prioritizing that show disrespect to my Self. The funny thing is a couple of these things were on my mind and heart as I was working on creating my own Integrated Wealth...
7 days ago • 1 min read
We just got back from a few days in New Buffalo, Michigan, which has become our little summer getaway, and it was another great trip—just a little shorter than we’d like, since we thought Roman would have an AAU tournament we would need to get back for that ended up not happening. Each morning before everyone would wake up, I’d break out my laptop and get some work done. I also had to make a few phone calls while walking to the beach or heading up to get some lunch, which I didn’t mind at...
7 days ago • 1 min read
If you ever find your Self “stuck” like momentum has slowed, shift your energy from your Self to others. Elevate others.Bring attention to people you care about.Support a friend’s (or stranger you admire) business.Hype someone up.Take time for a “pick-your-brain” session. Genuinely, and without any expectations, shifting your energy to others is an undefeated way to unlock your Self and to bring momentum back to your Pursuit of your Authentic Life. See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
9 days ago • 1 min read
You can be having success.You can dream big.You can be confident. And you can still be playing small. The thing is, no one will know you’re limiting your Self because it’s happening within. The outside can’t see the internal dialogue or fear that is keeping you from achieving even more—fulfilling more of your Authentic Life. You might not even be aware of the internal dialogue or fear that is keeping you from achieving even more—fulfilling more of your Authentic Life. I know this because I...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Today we drove up to New Buffalo, Michigan, for a few days to revive our family summer trip. We started coming up here in 2019, and thanks to AAU, last summer was our first year without going. I wasn’t sure how much the boys enjoyed the trip until last week, when they each mentioned on separate occasions how excited they were for our trip. I knew they had good times during our trips, but I didn’t know it had become so special to them. Building traditions can make ordinary experiences into...
11 days ago • 1 min read