Mark here. I’ll be honest—comparison used to get the best of me. Whether it was on the football field, in the mountains, or in business, I couldn’t help but measure myself against others. Who’s doing better? Who’s ahead? Who’s more successful? ...
10 Steps to Let Go of Past Mistakes
Mark here. I still remember a game I played during my NFL days that haunted me for months. It wasn’t a playoff game, but it felt just as significant. I made a critical error that cost us yardage— and while my teammates moved on, I couldn’t. Ev ...
The Path Less Taken: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Mark here. When was the last time you willingly stepped out of your comfort zone? We all love the safety of routines, the warmth of familiarity, and the feeling of control that comes with staying in our lanes. But the truth? Real growth only ha ...
The Path Less Taken: Be Selfish to Be Generous
Mark here. We’ve all been told to “put others first,” but what if that’s not always the best advice? Here’s the thing: You can’t pour from an empty cup! To truly show up for others— your family, your team, your community— you first need to pri ...
The Path Less Taken: Why Passion is Overrated
Mark here. We’ve all heard the advice: “Find your passion, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It sounds great, right? But here’s the truth— they never tell you how frustrating it can be to actually find that one thing. Sometimes, the se ...
The Path Less Taken: The Power of Failing Right
Mark here. We’re all taught to avoid failure at any cost. But what if failure isn’t the enemy? What if success actually depends on failing right? It’s taken years of falling short—on the field, on the mountains, in business—to realize this: Fail ...
The Path Less Taken: Winning Big with Shadow Goals
Mark here. Let me share a game-changing strategy that redefined how I tackled every big challenge. From the NFL field to the icy slopes of Everest: Shadow goals, the hidden drivers of success. What are shadow goals? They’re the subtle, unspoken ...
The Path Less Taken: Master the Process, Forget the Goal
Mark here. Today, I want to share something that transformed my approach to success: The power of systems over goals. We’ve all been taught to set big goals, whether career milestones or personal life wins. But here’s the reality: Focusing too m ...
The Path Less Taken: The Art of Preemptive Endings
Hey Everyone, This week, let’s talk about something radical: Quitting before you’re ready. It goes against everything we’ve been taught. Stick with it, finish what you start, never quit. But what if I told you that quitting early can be the key ...
The Path Less Taken: The One-Year Bet
Hey Everyone, This week, let’s talk about something unconventional: The One-Year Bet. It’s a strategy that challenges traditional thinking about success, purpose, and long-term goals. And it could change how you approach your next project ...