Thanks for walking through these posts on habits with me. This may be the last post in the series — but you never know. Still, you might be asking: What happens when you try everything and the habits still won’t stick? If effort isn’t bringing traction, it may be time to go upstream. Check yourContinue reading “When Habits Just Won’t Stick”
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The Debt Comes Due
Back in the spring of 2024, I began a health transformation and sought out several coaches and mentors. One of them was a functional medicine doctor who tested my VO₂ max and ran me through a series of functional longevity markers — including strength, power, cardiovascular capacity, etc. — to assess how well my bodyContinue reading “The Debt Comes Due”
Life On The Curve
Did you know your habits are taking you somewhere? You’re either headed upward toward what you desire—or downward toward what you don’t. But either way, all of us are on a path, and our daily habits are what chart the course. As F.M. Alexander said, “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits,Continue reading “Life On The Curve”
Transformation At The Deepest Level: From the Inside Out
Ever feel like you’re working hard but not really moving forward—or wondering why real change always feels just out of reach? That was me—stuck on the hamster wheel until I finally learned how habits really work and even more importantly, how true transformation works. Because here’s the truth: g r i n d i nContinue reading “Transformation At The Deepest Level: From the Inside Out”
Your Habits Determine Your Destination
Intro: The Power of Habits One of the really big lessons I’ve learned on my peace with food journey, and all of life for that matter, is the power of habits. At first, I thought peace with food came from willpower or sheer discipline and determination. But over time, I’ve learned that peace is cultivatedContinue reading “Your Habits Determine Your Destination”
My Midlife Perfect Storm
After experiencing what I call my “perfect storm” in midlife that completely changed the rules on how to thrive in peace with food, I went searching for answers—specifically, how to regain that peace. But instead of clarity, I found my head spinning. Everywhere I turned there was a new and novel “solution”: Ice baths InfraredContinue reading “My Midlife Perfect Storm”
Discovering Your Sacred Mission
Do you ever wonder why you’re here—or what your unique mission in life might be? That question intrigues me so much, because deep down we all know we are here for a purpose. It’s something at the very core of who we are: a God-given longing to understand why our life matters. Out of myContinue reading “Discovering Your Sacred Mission”
Why On Earth Am I Here?
I once heard Billy Graham asked, “What surprises you most about life?” His answer has stuck with me ever since: “The brevity of life.” Life is short. And it makes me pause and ask: Why am I here? Why are we all here? I believe the answer is this: we were created for a divineContinue reading “Why On Earth Am I Here?”
The Easiest Person To Fool
Nobel Prize–winning physicist Richard Feynman once said: “The first principle is not to fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” When I first read that quote, I knew he was talking about science, but what struck me most was the deep spiritual truth it revealed. Over this past year, I’ve been walking throughContinue reading “The Easiest Person To Fool”
When Life Shatters, Perspective Matters
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about friends, family, and others who have experienced life-shattering moments. The kind that changes everything in an instant (or even over time). A diagnosis or accident. A loved one taken too soon. A betrayal. A loss. A dream gone. A relationship severed. Moments like these shake us to ourContinue reading “When Life Shatters, Perspective Matters”
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