Lifestyle
The 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 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 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 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.
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…
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