Nothing is stagnant and neither is Illuminated Mind. Some big shifts and growth is happening around here, and I want to update you all on what’s in store.
Design update
In case you haven’t noticed (you read this blog solely in a feed reader) Illuminated Mind has received a long overdue face lift. As usual, due to [...]
Live on Your Own Terms
The Future and Evolution of Illuminated Mind
The Art of Being Ridiculous; or Why Being Serious is a Waste of Time
Being a serious person has its benefits.
You fit in.
The rest of your life is fairly predictable; not many surprises.
No one asks questions.
You’re considered “normal.”
You wake up with a pretty good idea of what your day will consist of.
Your life is steady; it feels safe.
I used to accept this way of living because whenever I told [...]
How to Reclaim Ownership of Your Mind
The views and opinions of others are a petty tyrant when compared to your opinion of yourself. What you think of yourself is more valuable than any external validation or outward symbol of authority.
Self-validation and internal congruence is where the real battle takes place. Winning over your own heart and mind — not those of [...]
Choose Not to Fail
Much of the time when we set out to do something, we go in with a mindset of trying. We attempt to do it. We “test it out” to see if we can handle it.
While this approach is certainly useful in many contexts, at some point it’s more beneficial to discard it.
At some point, we [...]
Unstoppable Passion: How to Eat Inspiration For Breakfast
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In this video, I talk about how I got on the path to doing what I love for a living, and how I sustained my motivation when I was still on that path but hadn’t quite made it there [...]
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I’m a writer, martial artist, husband and seeker of adventure. I help people liberate themselves from limiting structures to release their potential, and live passion-filled lives.
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