Posts by mearls
Show Up Today — Your Monday Depends on It
Everyone talks about “Monday motivation,” —Never Miss a Monday— but momentum doesn’t start on Monday, it starts with how you show up before it even arrives.
Read MoreI know it’s Wednesday, but I’ll repeat it — I love Mondays.
Mondays aren’t the grind — they’re a rhythm reset. Like the pause between waves, they remind us to slow down, adapt, and move forward with purpose. Life keeps moving forward — we have to adapt and find our rhythm and move with it.
Read MoreThe Art of Showing Up (Even When Everything Goes Wrong)
Showing up doesn’t always go as planned. This story of a meeting gone wrong — a lost bag, hotel shampoo, and an unexpected allergic reaction — is a reminder that courage isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
Read MoreWhen the Breeze Stops
Sitting on a plane, listening to the quiet hum of cello strings, I found calm in the rhythm of stillness. This reflection explores gratitude, change, and the small moments that remind us renewal doesn’t roar—it whispers.
Read MoreGratitude in the Chair
Sometimes gratitude isn’t found in big moments — it’s discovered in a quiet barbershop chair in Aruba. A story about letting go, learning from local culture, and remembering where we come from.
Read MoreCalm in the Chaos — The Art of Stillness While Moving Fast
In a world that never slows down, true strength lies in stillness. Inspired by Aruba’s rare calm, this piece explores finding peace and focus amid life’s chaos.
Read MoreThe Power of Small Starts: Momentum Over Motivation
Early morning Orangetheory-style scene — a runner lacing up shoes in the dark, orange glow from gym lights in the distance, faint sunrise breaking through. The contrast between darkness and warmth symbolizes discipline and consistency.
Read MoreGuiding 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.
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