I've always loved the story of the self made hero. While they still inspire me, I've since realized they all got a lot of help along the way.Sometimes, no matter how much I struggle, I have the feeling that I can overcome any obstacle alone. While th...

Some brilliant, but counterintuitive advice that I always lean on in difficult times. A few years ago my mental health was in the toilet. Luckily, I had met someone who had gone through the same experience a few months before me. I would unload on al...

In 2014 I had a realization. I was on Facebook all the time, even though I hated it.Facebook was brand new when I was a freshman in college, and I loved it.Over the years I kept logging on out of habit even though I enjoyed it less and less. After so...

Have you ever wanted something new?  A new car, house, promotion? What happens when you get it? Does it wear off ? Do you get bored with it and stop appreciating it only to have your sights set on a newer phone, newer house, or a newer promotion? We...

Companies stand to build a competitive advantage in building a culture of mental wellness.Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take a massive financial investment, weeks of time, and a dedicated team of full-time employees to create an impactful me...

Do we really need more screen time to improve mental health?Wellness apps are popping up left and right as a solution to avoiding employee burnout. These can be very powerful, and when used consistently deliver great results. This is a great step for...

Business cases need numbers, not warm fluffy feel good stories and gut feelings.How about that stress costs American companies 300 Billion Dollars Annually.Here’s what business have to gain or lose: Improve employee retentionIt costs 33% of an employ...

In 2007, sustainability was just hitting the mainstream, and one corporate giant was surprisingly leading the pack, Walmart.Between you and me, I don't think Walmart got into it because one of the Walton's was at a Phish show and had an epiphany. The...

If I knew how many hours I have spent in meetings in my career, I would want to cry. A few years ago, I go fed up and started to try some uncommon tactics to get more time back. I want to share three things that might get you out of a few or at least...

The one thing you need to do, is get rid of the idea that doing one thing someone on the internet tells you is going to fix everything.Anytime I write, I pretend I am talking to myself a few years ago when I was in my darkest days. When I was really...