Weekly insights on leadership and momentum — read by professionals worldwide. Published every week since 2020.
Feb 9
Energy
Being available feels like leadership. Quick replies.Open calendars.Constant access. But here’s the truth most leaders don’t want to hear: Being “always on” is one of the fastest ways to drain your energy—without noticing it. Not because...
Jan 12
Most people treat their calendar like a container for time. Block the hours. Fill the gaps. Stay busy. That’s the problem. Time blocks don’t create energy. They only reveal where it’s being spent—or drained. In aviation, no pilot plans...
Dec 22
This past weekend in Vancouver, I competed in a mixed doubles HYROX race with my wife. It was brutal. Demanding. Incredibly rewarding. 8 x 1-kilometre runs and 8 x exercises between. Race day, like most visible moments in life, is loud...
Nov 27
Most people don’t fail because they run out of time. They fail because they run out of energy. In aviation, pilots don’t “hope” they’ll have enough fuel. They plan reserves, calculate burn rates, and build margin long before takeoff...
Oct 27
Over the past decade — from flying helicopters in remote mountains to building a business from scratch — I’ve learned that momentum doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from shifting how you move through challenges...
Oct 23
What if the best way to grow your business and career was to protect your energy first? We talk a lot about time management. Calendars. Schedules. Productivity hacks. But here’s the truth: you don’t run out of time — you run out of energy...
Sep 30
Motivation is a bit like coffee. It gives you a quick jolt, feels good in the moment, and then… it wears off. That’s why so many people feel stuck waiting for the “right mood” to work out, start that side hustle, or even tackle a pile...
Sep 15
We all have two versions of ourselves. The one living in the here and now—deciding what to eat, how late to stay up, what emails to ignore—and the one waiting for us down the road. Future You. Future You is the person who reaps the...
Aug 29
We often think momentum comes from big wins — landing a client, hitting a revenue milestone, finishing a huge project. But the truth? Momentum is built long before the breakthrough. It starts with the small joys and simple rituals that...
Aug 5
Growth isn’t always shiny or Instagrammable. Sometimes, it’s uncomfortable. Quiet. Almost invisible. I recently started running. Something I can honestly say I hated. During sports when I was a kid, running was a punishment. You don’t...
Jul 18
How to Turn Setbacks into Your Next Source of Momentum. We’ve all heard the phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”But what if we took it one step further? Don’t just make lemonade—build a juice stand...
Jun 30
Why Being Thankful for What You Have Is the Fastest Way Forward. There’s a quiet power most of us overlook in the chase for more—more growth, more income, more opportunities, more productivity.We live in a world of more, more, more. But...
Jun 3
Last week, I attended Web Summit Vancouver, one of the most talked-about global tech conferences to land in Canada. With over 15,000 people, hundreds of booths, nonstop side events, and enough buzzwords to fill a dozen pitch decks, I...
May 26
In a world that glorifies hustle, it's easy to feel like being drained is just part of the deal. But if you're building a business or navigating a full career, your energy and focus are two of your most valuable assets—and they deserve...
May 5
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just… off? It might be time for a life audit. A life audit is a powerful yet simple exercise that helps you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters to you. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “How...
Apr 3
Do you ever overthink and have anxiety over upcoming decisions in your life.? I remember being 18 years old and thinking I was invincible. Everything and anything was possible and I had little to no doubt in the process. I had a huge...
Mar 14
We’ve all been there—stuck in an endless loop of thinking, planning, and second-guessing. You have a great idea, a goal you want to achieve, or a decision to make, but instead of moving forward, you get trapped in overanalyzing every...
Feb 17
I truly live my life by this title, and it’s the entire reason I’ve written this blog for the past 5 years straight…The traditional idea of work-life balance is shifting in a world that glorifies hustle culture. People are waking up to a...
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