Roots & Wings Newsletter
Finding groundedness while learning to fly
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4 Ways to Check-in with Yourself
What you measure ends up being what matters to you, so be sure to measure what you want to matter.
TEDx: An Experiment of Sustainable High Performance
My journey to the Red Dot became the perfect place to test Even-Achieving in real life.
What is Even-Achieving™?
Learn the story behind my new framework - Even-Achieving: The art and science of balancing success and stress.
The Journey to TEDx
I’m giving a TEDx talk in 10 days! Today, I’m reflecting on some of the people and experiences that have helped get me here.
Mental Emergency Preparedness
How mentally and emotionally prepared are you for emergency stressors?
Different Forms of Resistance
Sometimes things are hard because you are growing. Other times they are hard because you need to recalibrate. How do you know the difference?
Using More than One Gear
Having a bike with only one gear only works well if the terrain stays flat. Here’s what my bike taught me about using than one gear to deal with the ups and downs of life.
Lessons from a Marathoner
My little sister loves to train for marathons. She’s even told me that she loves training for marathons more than running actual marathons.
The Relapse Cake
Last week, I let a cake outdo me. At least now I can explain what happened.
Driving Lessons and Stress States
Driving with my teenager is teaching me a new way to see acutely stressful situations - are they a challenge or a threat?
Choice, Pleasure, & Function
Be wary of any tale that suggest the pursuit of always feeling good will lead to long-lasting happiness.
From Junky Cars to Glittering Gowns
What my first car tried to teach me about taking care of myself.
Endings and Beginnings
Take a moment to reflect and close out big accomplishments before moving on to the next.
Embracing the Power of Connection
To find balance between achieving and well-being, we need to embrace connecting with, trusting, and relying on others.