Roots & Wings Newsletter
Finding groundedness while learning to fly
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100th Article! & Heart Shaped Rocks
The most surprising lesson writing I’ve been given while writing 100 articles.
Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is more than a chance to eat food and fight with family. It’s also the opportunity to practice one of the most powerful well-being behaviors.
And THEN I’ll be Happy
Waiting for the end to bring happiness leads to disappointment and languishing.
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.
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?
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.
Light Your Motivation on Fire
What fire dancers taught me about how to end a performance with flair.
Overachievers & Disney Villains
Could it be that the natural evolution of an overachiever is to become a Disney Villain?
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?
Reasons We Achieve
What are overachievers afraid of? Let’s jump into the 2×2 Achievement Goal Model to see the science behind this.
Endings and Beginnings
Take a moment to reflect and close out big accomplishments before moving on to the next.