Send me a message We quit on ourselves because we tied our confidence to the finish line. When the goal gets delayed, the confidence goes with it. If achievement is the only thing that makes us feel good, then 99% of our lives will feel like failure. The answer isn't smaller goals. It's moving where the good feeling comes from. Getting back up is the achievement. Real confidence comes from…
None of us are promised tomorrow, we are only promised this moment. Understanding why it is important to live in the present moment can turn that fear into beauty, making this instant far more precious and special. That can be scary, but it also makes this moment more beautiful, more precious, and more special. And while tomorrow’s uncertainty can be scary, the fact that this infinitely wondrous world is still…
Some people have such a loud voice in their head that they are unaware they have a voice at all. It has become so noisy and constant that they lack the awareness to hear it because they are completely lost in their thoughts. Only when a person sits down to meditate and turns their attention inward do they discover the presence of this unrelenting voice. This voice is inside us,…
For some people, they have a very consistent solo meditation practice and they find it very enjoyable and beneficial. I would never want to tell anyone that the meditation they love is not good enough. Any meditation is absolutely wonderful.But, many other people, they can find meditating alone to be more difficult. Whether deciding between morning vs evening meditation or simply trying to stay consistent, practice can present challenges. Moreover,…
Meditation is an antidote to modern life, and more people are beginning to understand its value every day. Much of the world is either planning a shift or has already stepped into this transformative practice. However, there are a few key "don'ts" to keep in mind before beginning your journey.How Not to Meditate: Is There a Wrong Way?Many people ask if there’s a "wrong" way to meditate. While it brings…
We all deal with stress in our lives. Kids, mortgages, relationships, the job. Unless we have a magic wand, stressful circumstances will always show up. That’s no different whether you’re a CEO, a teacher, or a busboy. So let’s find out why Jack Dorsey started meditating. Being the CEO of a publicly traded, world-famous company can be incredibly stressful. But make that the CEO of two major companies and you’re…
Love isn’t always easy. Usually, the journey to finding true love is filled with heartache, anger, sadness, and depression—but also joy, comfort, companionship, laughter, and fun. Unless you get so lucky as to marry your first date, there will be some heartbreak. Fortunately, however, there are concrete ways to help you trust finding love again after being hurt. To quote Pat Benatar, "Love is a battlefield." Sometimes we get hurt.…
In an age where our attention spans are constantly split between physical reality and digital screens, finding peace requires deliberate effort. Here are the 13 most popular quotes from Digital Ego to help you break free from phone dependency, cultivate true presence, and reclaim your inner peace. 1. "Just like the body is constantly eliminating toxins, the mind needs to as well. We need to give it time to rest,…
Send me a message Most of us spend our lives replaying the painful parts and calling it realism. That habit is a large part of why so many of us feel numb — and this is how the feeling comes back. Four of my books, free — link below. A photographer can walk into a junkyard and come out with something people pay real money to hang on a wall.…
Reader Question"Todd, it’s my own self-esteem that’s been struck once again to prolong this long battle of wondering, will I ever meet that person? Am I destined to be alone? Have I gotten too old? Will I make it through yet another bout? I’m broken right now but fighting."We all (well, most of us anyway) want a devoted partner, close friends, and a loving family. But trying to find the…
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