Posts by Michael Earls
La Tâche 2022 – A Wine That Matches My Style
There are wines you drink, and then there are wines you experience. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s La Tâche falls squarely in the latter category. Holding a bottle of the 2022 vintage in my hands reminded me why this wine is not just legendary—it’s personal.
Read MoreFailure Reframed: The Gift of the Setback
Failure isn’t final, it’s feedback. The SEALs push past breaking points to learn what needs strengthening. Setbacks aren’t wasted if we apply the lesson.
What’s one failure you now see as a turning point?
Read MoreStaying Human in the AI Age – Yognation Podcast
What an honor it was to be invited onto Yognation: The Spirit of Gratitude to talk about something that has shaped every part of my life—gratitude. I’ve been a fan of Yogesh’s show for a while, and he told me he’s been following my posts on LinkedIn and michaelearls.com. That connection made this conversation even…
Read MoreEnergy vs. Time: What Really Drives Performance
Working on Self: A Journey of Mental Strength Self-growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning strike, it’s a process. And like any process, it has stages, moments that test us, shape us, and ultimately build the person we’re becoming. Recently, I’ve been considering the distinction between managing time and managing energy. The…
Read MoreThe Voice Inside: Mastering Self-Talk
Working on Self: A Journey of Mental Strength Self-growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning strike, it’s a process. And like any process, it has stages, moments that test us, shape us, and ultimately build the person we’re becoming. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on how much of that…
Read MoreThe Treadmill vs. the Open Road
Working on Self: A Journey of Mental Strength Self-growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning strike, it’s a process. And like any process, it has stages, moments that test us, shape us, and ultimately build the person we’re becoming. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking deeply about this through my…
Read MoreTime Under Tension
Working on Self: A Journey of Mental Strength Self-growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning strike, it’s a process. And like any process, it has stages, moments that test us, shape us, and ultimately build the person we’re becoming. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking deeply about this through my…
Read MoreThe Power of Micro-Wins
Working on Self: A Journey of Mental Strength Self-growth doesn’t happen all at once. It’s not a lightning strike, it’s a process. And like any process, it has stages and moments that test us, shape us, and ultimately build the person we’re becoming. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking deeply about this through…
Read MoreHandmade in a Digital World
Many stories are circulating today about how AI can generate virtually anything, including photos, art, and even lifelike replicas of things that never existed. I use it myself, and I love what it can do. But on my recent trip to Aruba, I was reminded of something AI will never fully capture: the soul of…
Read MoreGratitude in a Glass
I’ve always loved Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. There’s a purity to it ripe cherry, gentle earth, a silky grace, that makes each sip feel like a familiar friend. Over the years I’ve come to count on these Pinots for comfort, consistency, and that quiet greatness they deliver. But 2020 changed everything. The fires…
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