Are you actually choosing your habits—or are they choosing you?

You push hard. You work long hours. You optimize everything. But despite all that effort, there’s still a nagging sense of dissatisfaction. Why?

Because most people aren’t living a fulfilling life—they’re just distracting themselves from the fact that they don’t like what they do. Instead of facing the hard work of change, they fill the gaps with easy dopamine hits.

✔ Binge-watching while working on “important” tasks.
✔ Scrolling endlessly before bed instead of actually unwinding.
✔ Staying glued to outrage-fueled news cycles, then wondering why they feel on edge.

I get it. I’ve been there (coffee…). But here’s the truth: If you don’t take control of your dopamine habits, they will control you.

Dr. Anna Lembke’s Dopamine Nation breaks down why we chase short-term pleasure at the cost of long-term fulfillment—and what to do about it. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, this is your chance to understand why… and make a change.

Success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you surround yourself with.

In The Proximity Principle, Ken Coleman reveals how five key people and four essential places can transform your career and personal growth. If you’re feeling stuck or want to be more intentional with your networking, this book provides actionable strategies to build the right relationships and seize new opportunities.

🚀 Are you making the right connections or just collecting contacts?
👉 Click to read my full take on this game-changing book!

When you hear “Integrity”, your first instinct is likely to think “Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” If you then proceed to wipe your hands clean and think “okay, what’s next?”…hold on. While you’re not wrong, you’re a long way from right.

We all think we understand integrity. In fact, Integrity is one of my 5 Core Values (along with Purpose, Betterment, Responsibility, and Gratitude). Like many people, I felt I had a grasp on what Integrity was is—"Do what you say you're going to do." (sound familiar?)

As I looked deeper, I realized that definition didn’t hold up. What if you simply don’t commit to anything? Does that mean you’re living with integrity? Of course not.

Zig Ziglar once said, "Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale." For many of my clients, material wellbeing—which includes financial security—is already figured out. This strong foundation enables them to explore deeper questions like, "What’s my purpose?"

But getting to that place of stability isn’t accidental—it requires intentional behaviors and mindsets. Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money highlights the very reasons my clients have achieved this foundation, and why financial security is essential before they can focus on higher pursuits.

While Brooks’ previous book Strength to Strength focuses on how to find meaning in the later stages of life, in “Build the Life You Want” Brooks and Winfrey emphasize that happiness isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we create. They break happiness down into four key pillars:

1. Family and Friends: Relationships are essential. The authors discuss how prioritizing meaningful connections can enhance your overall well-being.

2. Work and Purpose: They talk about the importance of aligning work with your passion, but more importantly, how to approach your work with purpose, no matter the task.

3. Faith and Spirituality: You don’t have to be religious to experience spiritual growth. The book dives into how we can all find deeper meaning in our daily lives.

4. Health and Fitness: Physical and mental health are intertwined, and the book offers simple, actionable tips for nurturing both.