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 ...
The Path Less Taken: Why You Need a Young Mentor
Mark here. When you think of mentorship, you probably imagine seeking wisdom from someone older and more experienced. But here’s a curveball: what if your next mentor should actually be younger than you? I’m talking about reverse mentorship. Reve ...
The Path Less Taken: Why You Need an Anti-To-Do List
Mark here. Most of us have to-do lists that stretch a mile long, but here’s the twist: What if your success depends on what you don’t do? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but over time, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about adding more task ...
3-Minute Climb to Success: How 1 Percent Changes Everything
Mark here. Today, I want to talk about the climb to success and the power of making small, consistent improvements. Success doesn’t always require monumental efforts. More often than not, the key lies in making incremental progress, just 1% better ...
3-Minute Climb to Success: Why Your Legacy Matters
Mark here. Today, I want to talk about something we often miss—legacy. When we chase goals, we focus on what we gain. But real success is not about what you get. It's about what you give. Climbing the Seven Summits taught me that. At first, it ...
3-Minute Climb to Success: How to Find Your Why
Mark here. Today, let’s talk about something that fuels every step we take and every challenge we face: Purpose. We all have moments when we ask, Why am I doing this? When things get tough, that question can creep in. But here’s the truth—when yo ...