Social media continues to show me why I am less and less drawn to spend time on it–I’m working up the courage to bail on it, with the exception of using it to distribute content and document life on IG for my Self. I saw a post saying that J. Cole is the most performative hip-hop artist, trying to convince everyone that he is humble. SMH. For those not familiar with why someone would post this, J. Cole, who happens to be 1.b in my favorite artists (with 1.a Kendrick Lamar), just released his...
about 12 hours ago • 2 min read
I love the Olympics; I prefer the Summer Olympics, but I’ll still watch the Winter Olympics, and I’ve really enjoyed the last couple of days because of an individual who has quickly become the star of the show. I think it’s safe to say that star Alysa Liu. Coming into the Winter Olympics, Alysa’s story of stepping away from skating due to burnout and a lack of enjoyment in Beijing was well documented. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t following the ice skating world between the Olympics, so I...
1 day ago • 1 min read
“There are graveyards full of people who thought they had more time.” -Source Unknown Don’t end up one of the people the quote is referring to. What are you waiting for? What haven’t you done yet? Who have you not become What would be left undone? See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
2 days ago • 1 min read
“In order for us to change, we have to become so conscious of those unconscious beliefs…we have to become so aware of our automatic habits and behaviors. And we have to pay attention to our emotional states if we are going to change. Staying conscious of our unconscious Self is really the work that it takes to really overcome, so you can become another person.” -Dr. Joe Dispenza This week, we found out that Roman, my oldest son, for those new here, has impingements in both of his hips and a...
3 days ago • 1 min read
“You do not just wake up and become a butterfly. Growth is a process.” -Rupi Kaur This quote isn’t why I added a monarch butterfly to my arm when I completed the sleeve on my left arm–I’d never seen it before. But the meaning is why. The process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly is purely magical. It’s also messy–go research what happens in the chrysalis before the butterfly emerges. Growth is a process and an evolution. Embrace it and enjoy it! See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
5 days ago • 1 min read
I often talk to my boys about not benchmarking their actions against what others are doing. Roman's goal is to play collegiate basketball and continue his career overseas.Leo’s goal is to play collegiate soccer and also continue his career overseas.Silas is too young to have a serious goal, but he’s going to get the same advice as his older brothers when he discovers what he wants to do. My advice to Roman and Leo is that they have to be abnormal in their habits, behaviors, and mindset to...
5 days ago • 2 min read
I hope you had a great weekend! Well, perfect timing: Joe Hudson released part two of the conversation I shared in last week's Weekly Note--the first was recorded a couple of weeks ago. Since it just came out, I thought I'd share it to kick off this week's Note. Ok, let's get to this week's Notes... 📝 this week's Daily Notes 2.09.26 #1118 persistence 2.10.26 #1119 one body 2.11.26 #1120 double fours 2.12.26 #1121 commitments don't define us 2.13.26 #1122 follow the pull 2.14.26 #1123...
6 days ago • 1 min read
This morning, as I was driving to meet an old high school buddy for coffee, I turned on the latest episode of the Rich Roll podcast and was reminded of something that I connected with while in Arizona last week for the Integrated Wealth Advisor retreat. The power of feeling loved. The guest on the podcast shared that she grew up in a home where she always felt loved, which helped her develop a natural state of optimism and positivity. Hearing her discuss her natural state of mind resonated...
6 days ago • 1 min read
“All you need to know is that the future is wide open and you are about to create it by what you do.” -Pema Chodron Too many people believe their current situation is beyond their control, failing to realize that their past actions and inaction greatly influenced where they find their Selves. And if their past choices created their present moment, then their current choices will create their future moments. How will your current choices make your future Self feel? See you tomorrow and keep...
7 days ago • 1 min read