Insight 75 | We should all be originals, but sometimes growth means becoming someone we are not yet  in order to become the person we were always meant to be. Allow me to elaborate. Bruce Wayne couldn’t fight crime as the millionaire, philanthropist, and playboy he was. No, He had to become Batman. Peter Parker gained great power and couldn't stay the nerdy high schooler, but became Spider-Man to uphold this tremendous new responsibility. And us? We, too, could benefit from k

Insight 74 | The Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Have you ever heard the phrase "absolute power corrupts absolutely”? The idea was coined by Lord Acton , a British historian, politician, and writer, in a letter he wrote in 1887, which holds that unchecked control often leads to corruption, actions motivated by self-interest, and an increase in pride and a decline in character. This is the very same fate the brilliant, charismatic, and hopeful man, Napoleon Bonaparte, met as he be

Insight 73 | For all the Hamilton fans out there, you may recognize the titles of today's piece as one of the standout lines from the show. It's directed at the character of Alexander Hamilton himself, as uninvited but much-needed advice from his excelling counterpart, Aaron Burr. After rudely interrupting the man’s peaceful walk, Hamilton is quickly put in his place as Burr does not hesitate to remind him ... fools who run their mouths off wind up dead. The comment is made t

Insight 72 | People are great. But sometimes enough is enough. And that includes enough  of you. It’s a bit uncomfortable to admit, but I learned this difficult life truth the hard way - by overstaying my welcome at a friend's event and not realizing it until it was too late.  That day, I learned that knowing when to leave  the party is just as important as knowing which parties are worth your time.  Ladies and gentlemen: Just because you fit, doesn’t mean you belong.* ( * T

Insight 71 | Invest In What Really Matters. Scripture  reminds us that life is like a vapor, here a moment, gone the next. Recent events are evidence of just that, and I’ve found myself grappling with just how finite  this reality is… how temporary all  of us are.  While I may not have any answers for the “why” behind so much of what goes on in the world, I cannot help but admit that  there is a certain wisdom in the old Latin phrase Memento Mori , the philosophical sobering

Insight 70 | You Don’t Need More Friends, Just Real Ones. I hate to break this to you, but some of the people you call friends are vampires  masquerading as companions. Yes, you read that correctly, Vampires , the blood sucking, soul-crushing, dream-shattering kind who latch on to your neck, drain you dry, and then leave you to die.  I am not one for scary things, but given it's spooky season, it seems fitting to situate today's insight within a paranormal framework. Think of

Insight 69 | Imagine you're walking along a road one day, going over to a cafe for an afternoon chat, when a fellow comes along and offers you a bottle of magic pills. He promises they’ll bring bliss and make life easier. Of course, he assures you they are safe, sharing multiple testimonials from the enjoyable lives many of his former clients have led as a result. Some of the other cafe attendees nod their heads in approval; they have done business with this man before.  Know

Insight 68 | (The Importance Of Systems.) If you are constantly working, always going, and yet never see any progress in your life, then today's newsletter is made intentionally for you. The people getting ahead, making strides in their careers, pursuing passion projects, and improving their personal lives aren't necessarily more intelligent, talented, or even harderworking. Nine out of ten times, they’ve just figured out a set of techniques that works so well for them, and t

Insight 67 | Time is a lot like rain. It's naturally occurring, can be managed in countless ways, is slightly messy at times, and if you...

Insight 66 | Ego Checks And Relationships (Stop Revving, You’re Wasting Gas) Have you ever tried to draw attention to yourself in order...

Insight 65 | Harnessing Inner Turtle Power The saying “everything has a price” could not be more accurate; life isn’t about avoiding the...

Insight 64 | I’ve had this on my mind for some time now, but did you know that Christmas Is Always In December?  I know, I know… Spoilers...

Insight 63 | I’ve found that no matter how hard you try, there are simply a few ideas, concepts, or truths that can take YEARS for us to...

Insight 62 | Look, I get it; cooking isn't for everybody, and that's fine. But I have a confession to make.  This past summer, I...

(Applying The VC Mindset To Life) Insight 61 | Ladies and Gentlemen, I come before you today with a truly incredible scientific...

Insight 60 | While today's title may seem very concerning, I promise the contents and today's story are wholesome, incredibly funny, and...