Often, we highlight life's milestones—weddings, new homes, promotions—as our most significant experiences. But in practice, it's the accumulation of everyday moments that truly builds our sense of contentment and well-being.

This underscores a simple, profound truth: There are no ordinary moments, only the extraordinary ones to which we fail to give our conscious attention.

A complaint is the antithesis of gratitude. It's an inherent way of saying: reality is what it is, but it SHOULDN'T be!

Which makes as much sense as being in the freezing cold and saying: it shouldn't be cold.

Once you know the fundamentals of a sport or craft, you’ll need competitive partners in 3 categories: those that are better than you, those that challenge you, and those you’re better than.

You’ll be forced to up your game and constantly strive by training with better people than you. You’ll reinforce your skill set by challenging yourself with those at your level. And you’ll be able to teach those you’re better than. And teaching reinforces your learning more than anything else.

Unless it’s a revelation for you that “communication is the key” to relationships of any kind, it’s not useful without context on how to communicate in a healthy way.

Here are details on just a few things I’ve learned from my personal communication failures:

• Fear of consequences or aversion to uncomfortable conversations has led to worse consequences than the discomfort I thought I was protecting (one of my most glaring deficiencies).
• Body language, tone, and attitude (HOW you say what you say) are as important as the message itself (WHAT you say).
• A conversation at a time when one or both parties are not the best versions of themselves could be the difference between understanding/growth and a relationship-damaging outcome
• l must be able to articulate your argument or feelings in a way that makes you feel heard. If I don’t,  you’re not ready to hear what I have to say.  The reverse is also true.