Last week, I didn’t send out a newsletter. I had it ready to go, but it didn’t feel right when I heard the news about Charlie Kirk. The topic of online security seemed trivial alongside the news of his death… a school shooting… a metro stabbing… and the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In fact, it still does. So today, I want to talk about purpose. How do we live life full-out, leaving nothing in reserve? How do we serve others and leave a legacy? Purpose finds you while you are...
29 days ago • 5 min read
Life is not a checklist. Deep down, each one of us knows we are the hero of our own story. Yet we often find ourselves running the same race as our peers and operating on society’s timeline. Here are a few things that help me clear away the clutter, do work that matters to me, and live the life I want. Make your bed. You know those elaborate morning routine posts? Wake up at 5 a.m., meditate for 20 minutes, journal for 10, work out, make a green smoothie, read for 30 minutes... Sigh. It...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
A few winters ago, we were skiing in Breckenridge when I noticed a boy in a beginner class on the bunny slope. Somehow, instead of properly taking a seat at the bottom, he grabbed the t-bar with one hand. Wide-eyed and panicked, he held on and screamed, "Help me!" over and over as it dragged him uphill. His instructor didn't rush to rescue him. Instead, in the most deadpan voice, she shouted back: "Let go!" That's it. The solution: let go. I think about that moment often, especially in...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Last Tuesday, I sat staring at my phone at 11:47 PM, watching a conversation unfold. A potential lead had just kicked off an automated SMS demo on my website. Instead of waiting until morning for my response, they were having a full conversation with my AI agent. They got to give the tech a spin, test how the agent could qualify their customers, and book a call with me. You can Try the Demo Bot Here to see exactly how it works. This SMS conversation happened on their schedule, in their...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Want to start and grow an online community? Membership Momentum Summit is next week, August 11-14. You’ll learn how to attract the right people, grow your list, and turn your expertise into a sustainable income stream. You can check out the Membership Momentum Summit here. The event is free. This is my affiliate link, which means I may earn a commission if you choose to upgrade. I recommend only events and tools I believe are worthy of your time! I’ve been thinking this week about what it...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Before we started traveling full time, I had a subscription to International Living. I was captivated by the stories of people who left behind the stress of American life and moved abroad to live more simply, affordably, and intentionally. They painted such a cozy picture: slow mornings in seaside towns, fresh food from the market, charming homes for a fraction of U.S. prices. And while some of that has absolutely been true in our experience, there’s a lot they don’t tell you—especially about...
3 months ago • 4 min read
You know how sometimes the best discoveries happen when you're just playing around with new tools? That's what happened to me this week while testing Dia, a new AI browser. I wasn't looking for deep personal insights. I was just geeking out over the features! Yet, I stumbled across something that completely changed how I see my online presence. The Prompt That Started Everything While exploring Dia's capabilities, I found this analysis prompt highlighted in their /skills feature. It's for...
3 months ago • 2 min read
I talk a lot about how to finish big projects, but let’s be honest: sometimes the idea of what we could do between now and September’s end feels like too much. So what if we zoom in? What if we just focus on today? When your inbox is overflowing and the day is one mini-crisis after another, it’s easy to put off what you said was most important. Instead, you check things off your list like: gym workout, grocery run, laundry, and dinner prep. Somehow, the thing that matters most gets pushed...
3 months ago • 3 min read
You know that feeling when someone asks what you like to do… and you pause? Because how do you explain that you're into quantum physics and sourdough starters and the latest AI tools and investment strategy deep-dives? If you're reading this, chances are you're the one in your friend group who can talk about almost anything. And somewhere along the way, you may have wondered: Shouldn't I be more focused? More specialized? More...normal? If that sounds familiar, you might be what I call an...
3 months ago • 3 min read