“To the ego, the present moment hardly exists. Only past and future are considered important. This total reversal of the truth accounts for the fact that in the ego mode, the mind is so dysfunctional. It is always concerned with keeping the past alive, because without it—who are you? It constantly projects itself into the future to ensure its continued survival and to seek some kind of release or fulfillment there… Even when the ego seems to be concerned with the present, it is not the...

Did you catch this week's episode of The Five on AlignedLife? This is the second week for the new show, which airs every Monday at 5:00 EST on YouTube and your favorite podcast player. In each episode, I cover headlines and relevant news related to the five pillars of spirit, mind, body, money, and creativity. This week, I dive into the following: Americans are cutting off loved ones at record rates while simultaneously reporting they've never felt more alone. The research on behavior change...

“No one in the world is going to beat you at being you.” - Naval I would like to submit one edit to this Naval quote: “No one in the world is going to beat you at being the Authentic You.” Plenty of people will beat you at being the inauthentic you. As long as you're trying to be someone you’re not, others will stand out because they are being their Authentic Self—someone who cannot be beaten. Be your Authentic Self and become the best in the world—at being YOU. See you tomorrow and keep...