Have you ever felt repeatedly pulled toward something you know is wrong for you? Maybe it is a relationship, a type of boss, or an environment you keep finding yourself in. This is the comfortable gravity of your past. We need to trace the source code of our patterns. By source code, I mean the early experiences and repeated patterns that trained our nervous system on what "love" and "safety" look like. Our nervous system gravitates toward what is familiar. 🤓 Chase Hughes ex

This week, let's rise together above the fog of analysis paralysis. Today, during a morning perusal for something new to learn, I came across a video from Ruri Ohama about how intelligence can hold us back. Critical thinking urges us to constantly learn, prepare, and strategize to define the best plan for the desired outcomes. However, this is a trap because the more knowledge you gain in a specific area, the more variables you will feel compelled to evaluate. Constant learni

One of the difficult jobs as parents is to restrict privileges in order to recalibrate behavior and build character. In my experience, you must stay firm in your choice, clarify the why, and focus on the desired behaviors. Most importantly, I have learned we must also "ground" ourselves first by taking time to evaluate our ability to role-model, set clear expectations, and provide just-in-time feedback for the behaviors we desire. Often, we're as much part of the problem as o

Yesterday, during a family spiritual reflection, I had a spark of listening instead of speaking. The old me would have focused on teaching. The new me let it flow. I learned what my daughter was thinking, which broadened my perspective and understanding. Her point of view was completely different and far better than mine. As part of my reprogramming journey, I have learned to better introduce topics with openness, listen deeply, and let conversations flow. This has enabled me