Category: Life

In my quest to become a better person and leader, I came across “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith. Reading this book has been both humbling and inspiring. It covers behavioral traits that might hurt you and your team. I read it while traveling and implemented the lessons as soon as I returned from a business trip. I can say that it worked. The immediate positive changes I observed in my team’s dynamics and performance were truly remarkable.

When we talk about investing, our minds often drift towards stocks, real estate, or businesses. While these are crucial aspects of building wealth, there’s one investment that stands out above all others: investing in yourself. Investing in yourself means dedicating time, resources, and effort towards your personal and professional growth. It includes acquiring new skills, expanding your knowledge, and improving your health and well-being.

“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill is a comprehensive guide to achieving success and prosperity in all aspects of life. Through a synthesis of personal anecdotes, interviews, and timeless wisdom, it serves as a constant source of inspiration and guidance on the journey towards realizing one’s fullest potential. My partner and I have found ourselves returning to its valuable principles multiple times, finding renewed motivation and clarity with each reading.

Mike and I are polar opposites in many ways. He’s the doer, the executioner, always spontaneous, while I thrive on planning and having a roadmap for everything, big or small. Initially, we thought our personality differences wouldn’t cause much trouble, but as small arguments escalated into bigger ones, we reached a point where our marriage felt unsustainable.

Throughout our lives, we encounter moments that challenge our comfort zones, forcing us to confront uncertainty and discomfort head-on. These pivotal moments are often the catalysts for personal growth and the pursuit of extraordinary achievements. For me, one such life-altering moment was when I became a father to my cherished daughter, Alexxis. Her arrival brought with it a whirlwind of emotions and questions about my capacity to be a great father. Yet, as I look at the incredible person she has become today, I couldn’t be prouder. Time has flown by, and now, I’m eagerly anticipating the arrival of my first grandchild.

As I entered adulthood and started earning my own income, I found myself oscillating between two extremes: the urge to save every penny I earned, driven by the fear of scarcity, and the desire to indulge in occasional splurges, driven by the longing for instant gratification. It was a constant battle between my rational, long-term financial goals and my emotional impulses.

We have been making an effort to live our life with full intention. One of our favorite books in this area is The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz. It’s based on an actual 75-year longitudinal study where they have been tracking the lives of over 700 men from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The research is still ongoing to this day.