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Advice for my 21 Year Old Self
“Fuck it — I quit,” has been a recurring theme for this exact time of year (Sept-Oct) many times in my life. Okay that’s a lie. One of those times I got fired.Oh and other times it…
The Tragedy of a 50% Life
“How does it feel to be half the man you could be?” My coach asked.It was like choking on nails. I knew I could give more in my life and my work, but I didn’t….
Breaking Through Bottom – Chapter 2 – “As We Create We Discover Ourself”
This is chapter 2 of Breaking Through Bottom. If you haven’t already go read Chapter 1 – Who Am I or if you don’t mind reading books like a jigsaw puzzle, by all means – enjoy! If…
The Evolution of Leadership
Once I believed I was a leader I started seeking followers. I was 19. My heart was emblazoned with passion as I committed to self knowledge and growth. It was painful to see that the people I…
The Biggest Obstacle To A Great Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnGWUiL2rtI
[Interview] Oliver Manalese on Toronto Real
In this episode, we talk about how Oliver went from a young 19 year old working on an assembly line, going through the motion of the school-to-work path, to realizing that he had another option….
How Do I Find Myself?
You become what you are not, hate yourself for a bit, then run in the opposite direction hoping it’ll be different.In 2005, a portrait of me chugging a Corona with my gut sticking out made…
How Do I Improve My Self Esteem?
When I hit rock bottom I was left with zero sense of self. Everything I thought I was and was going to be, evaporated along with the closing of my first business. I had to…
5 Breakthrough Insights For A Personal Revolution
[Photo by: Moyan Brenn]Life seemed like a big joke. Like you’ve watched the same show so many times you know what’s coming next.I used to love politics. I was always hoping that one day, someone knew…