What is your biggest measurable goal? What is the one thing you really want to accomplish in this chapter of your life? Don’t think too hard about it. On some level, even if doubt or overthinking gets in the way of you articulating it, you already know just what it is. For me, when I was in college, it was … Read More
The Problem with Talk Therapy
This blog post is based on a conversation we had with Neil at a recent Society intensive. As a society, we don’t focus enough on mental health. From the start of life, we see physicians, dentists, and teachers – it’s time we start taking our emotional and psychological health just as seriously. First of all, everyone has a reason to … Read More
How to Choose an Interpretation of Yourself That Best Serves You
You are your interpretation. So change your interpretation of events and change yourself. But the way we talk to ourselves can be cruel and insane. If someone else talked to us the way we talk to ourselves in our own heads, we’d hate them and wouldn’t want to be near them. So why do we tell ourselves these things? Let’s … Read More
Can You Trust Your Partner To Have the Passcode to Your Phone?
This blog post is based on a conversation a few of us had with Neil the other day in a sauna. None of us took notes, but we attempted to write down every piece of Neil’s logic and advice he offered on phones, trust, and relationships. Let’s talk about trust in relationships around the phone and social media. As a … Read More
The Truth is Now in Paperback + Bonus Content
After two and a half years of being bound in white leather, it’s time for a change. The Truth is now available in paperback, with a new subtitle to boot: An Eye-Opening Odyssey Through Love Addiction, Sex Addiction, and Extraordinary Relationships. Order your paperback copy of The Truth anywhere books are sold: HarperCollins Amazon Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million iBooks My … Read More
The Best Songs for Focus and Productivity
Every day, there’s something new and sinister that robs me of my focus and productivity. I’ve written about this before and offered my advice on how to stop distractions dead in their tracks. …but they keep on coming back. So one tool that I use to be laser-focused and productive while I write is playing a handful of songs and … Read More
The Cost of Failure Is…Learning
The cost of failure is…learning. This is a common statement to make, and it is accurate in theory. But it is not true for everyone. There are those who suffer from a form of procrastination called “perfect preparing.” They spend all their time researching and planning, but they don’t execute because they are too scared of failing and being wrong. … Read More
How to Avoid Burnout
I’ve been experiencing burnout lately… I’ve overextended myself, and am juggling multiple writing gigs, along with a full time job here at The Society. Burnout is different from stress. It lingers. And sneaks up on you out of nowhere. Burnout is different from stress. Learn to spot it and combat it: Click To Tweet Burnout has been hurting my relationship … Read More
Children’s Book Recommendations from Readers
I read a lot when I was young. And now that I’m a father, I make it a priority to read with my three-year-old son Tenn every chance I get. Since my book collection doesn’t exactly pique my son’s interest (yet), I asked you readers what books your children enjoy the most. …and your response was overwhelming! It’s inspiring to … Read More
New Years 2018: The Year of Deep Inner Game
Happy New Year! I hope you’ve taken the time to set a vision, intention, resolution, or SMART goals for this coming year…. And as crucial, I hope you looked over your goals for 2017, and gave yourself a performance review: If you didn’t accomplish your previous resolutions, it’s worth asking yourself why? Especially if they were realistic goals. To make … Read More