Posts by Michael Earls
Guiding Others Without Losing Yourself
Leadership: A Journey of Balance Over the past week, we’ve discussed finding direction and recalibrating our compass when life shifts. Both are inward journeys — learning how to listen, reflect, and realign. I want to turn the compass outward. Because leadership isn’t just about following your own North Star — it’s about helping others find…
Read MoreCalibrating the Compass: When Goals Shift and Life Changes
Even with all our devices, maps, and alerts, we often feel off course. That’s because direction isn’t just external; it’s internal. It’s about aligning what the world says you should do with what your inner compass wants.
Read MoreThis Sounds Really Good: The Blackberry Bourbon Smash
A refreshing mix of bourbon, blackberries, mint, and lemon — the Blackberry Bourbon Smash is summer in a glass. Michael Earls shares why this simple, vibrant cocktail sounds too good not to try, and how it captures the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and smooth.
Read MoreThe Digital Compass: Finding Direction in a Noisy World
In a world full of noise and notifications, finding your direction takes clarity and purpose. Learn how to reset your focus and follow your own digital compass.
Read MoreThe Great Hub Shuffle: Why Every Flight Goes Through Atlanta
Flying through Atlanta again? Here’s a look at how airline hub systems like Delta’s have reshaped modern travel, why direct flights are vanishing, and why the airport lounge has become our last refuge in the skies.
Read MoreResilience in the Reset: Starting Again After a Setback
Resilience isn’t about never falling—it’s about resetting, learning, and moving forward stronger in running, leadership, and life.
Read MoreDiscipline vs. Motivation: Why One Lasts Longer
In our “Working on Self ” series, I shared lessons about micro-wins, staying in tension, reframing failure, and even the importance of taking a pause. Each of those pointed to a bigger truth: the real work begins inside.
Read MoreWorking with Others: The Power of Connection
Growth doesn’t happen all at once, and it rarely occurs alone. You can train, work, and even fight through challenges on your own, but the most profound breakthroughs often come when you connect with others.
Read MoreWhat are your superpowers?
There’s a scene where one boy asks the other: “What’s your superpower?” It made me pause.
Read MoreThe Pause: Finding Strength in Stillness
The pause isn’t wasted time; it’s invested time. It’s where we recover energy, find clarity, and make better choices. High performers, athletes, leaders, even SEALs, know that resilience is built as much in rest as in action.
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