Velocitycast

Pivot points are moments in our professional career where we change course to something related or, often, something completely different. They come about due to dissatisfaction with our job, our dai…

When I started my own journey of personal development, I was confused by the sheer volume of information and struggled to incorporate the techniques I learned. Thinking of things in terms of a 3-step…

Being busy is seen as a badge of honor in modern society. For high-achievers, we think that any time spent not working is time wasted. We feel like we need to pack our calendar to the brim in order t…

Making change is hard. I've learned that several times over the last 15 years working with clients. In order to create lasting change, there are several things that go into success or failure.

In this…

Respect is a funny thing in that it will immediately open or close doors for you when the people you're interacting with have never previously met you. It's directly related to your reputation, and t…

Communication is how we build rapport and relationships with those in our life. Whether we are delivering sensitive news to someone at work, or having a tough conversation with our loved ones, effect…

Your life experience has created someone with unique strengths and capabilities. We tend to shy away from sharing our experience, but doing so, and learning to leverage it, can create great opportuni…

This week is an experiment with a new style of podcast episode that I plan to rotate in on occasion.

I wanted to do a deep dive into a person I found interesting and who I think carries some of the va…

Modern media would lead you to believe that we all have vast differences. It's easy to hate those from different groups and use stereotypes to come up with preconceived notions.

What you will realize …

I started using a decision-making framework to help me make small choices more frequently while still giving the requisite weight and gravity to larger decisions.

Small choices have large ripple affec…

Competition is a vital part of the human experience. Since the dawn of early man, we have been biologically wired to struggle and survive.

Modern comforts rob us of this aspect of humanity. It's very …

Having regular rituals is important to build consistency, identify what is working vs what isn't, and live a high-quality life.

The problem is, most gurus propose morning rituals that take upwards of …

When you feel stagnant or stuck in place, the best way to reveal what you should do next is to take action.

The OODA loop was created by former US Air Force Colonel John Boyd -- it stands for Observe,…

When we stop learning, we stop growing. When we stop growing, we lose satisfaction with life.

Continuing to learn and embracing our curiosity is a prerequisite to a happy life. If we aren't constantly…

I recently spent a lot of time thinking about my definition of success, and what would constitute a life well-lived. Shortly after this reflection, I listened to Nicholas Crown on the Danny Miranda P…

I got a taste of success and praise when I got a surprisingly high score on a high school entrance exam. It kickstarted an adult life spent seeking external praise and validation. While I was achievi…

As a high-achiever, it can be difficult to detach yourself from the results. Oftentimes, despite our best efforts, we simply fall short.

This can be due to external factors, pure dumb luck, and severa…

"Go forth and set the world aflame." - St. Ignatius of Loyola

What would you do if you never had to worry about money again? If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you spend your time doing once …

Doing small things with available windows of time can be incredibly helpful for making progress on your goals, increasing your fitness, learning new skills, and so much more.

Try and take advantage of…

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein

The metrics we use to determine success must…