Your “Why” is what turns freedom into fulfillment. In my last email, someone asked: “Who’s going to pay the bills while I make this shift?” Today, I want to zoom out and answer a different question: 👉 What makes this shift sustainable? Here’s what I’ve learned: You can’t build a life of “want to” if you’re not clear on what truly More…
We spend most of our lives in “have to” mode. We have to earn a living. We have to show up, provide, and push through. We have to follow rules, meet expectations, and play roles. For decades, we did what we had to do. But now? Now it’s time to shift. 👉 From obligation to freedom. 👉 From survival to significance. 👉 From “have More…
– You’re too old to start something new. – No one wants your experience anymore. – It’s all downhill from here. All lies. And if you’ve been laid off or pushed out of your career in your 50s or 60s… You’ve probably felt the sting of those lies firsthand. But here’s the truth: 👉 You’re not too old. You’re just untapped. 👉 Your More…
There was no lightning bolt. No big promotion. No dramatic speech that changed everything. But there was a shift after being laid off at 55. A quiet, subtle, internal decision. After years of seeing people as tasks… After years of trying to earn value by fixing, doing, and proving… …I decided to stop living in “the box.” To be honest, I was too More…
Ten years after I burned myself out trying to get promoted… I finally understood what I did wrong. It wasn’t technical. It wasn’t my performance. It wasn’t my work ethic. It was the way I saw people. A few years ago, a friend gave me a copy of the book Leadership and Self-Deception. I wasn’t expecting a gut punch. But page by page, More…
I used to think working harder was the key to getting promoted. So I did the work no one else wanted. I kept the computer network running. Stayed late. Came in early. Answered the 2 a.m. support calls. Made sure no one ever had to say, “The system’s down.” I thought that made me valuable. And in some ways, it did. But here’s what More…
I have an app on my Apple Watch that tells me when I’m stressed. Of course, I don’t need an app to tell me when I’m stressed. The app measures a million data points, including my heart rate variability (HRV). Sometimes I’m alerted I need to slow down or meditate when I’m More…
Not just felt satisfied—but lit up, alive, like my three-year-old grandson when he does his happy dance. Somewhere along the path to being responsible, respected, and reliable… we traded spontaneity for stability. We’ve mastered our craft, built reputations, and led teams. But somewhere along the way, joy slipped quietly out the More…
I’m participating in an AI class led by Rich Schefren. The class is called ZenithMind OS. If you don’t know Rich, he’s one of the deepest thinkers you’ll ever meet. I met Rich about 20 years ago when he was teaching successful online business owners how to build a real business. More…
In this episode of the Epic Encore Show, hosted by Ted Prodromou, guest Elaina Zuker, a seasoned expert in influence training, discusses her journey and the importance of practical influence skills in the workplace. Zuker, who began her career in advertising in New York and later transitioned to organizational development, shares insights from her 25-year More…