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Happiness is a tricky thing. It feels fleeting and when we do experience it, often times its hard to really know how it came to be. We're just...happy!  Today I break down what I believe happiness actually is and with knowing the true nature, we can begin to try and shape our day to day to cultivate more and more of it!  If you guys are ready to get your hands on the Ritual Design planner, just a...

This is going to be a very meta episode! Have you ever had something happen that was completely out of your control and it was less than a positive experience?! Of course. We all have. Today I'll give you an update on the launch of the Ritual Design Planner which is officially June 14th! You can sign up here http://upgrademyrituals.com/coming-soon/ to get launch reminders but also get a huge found...

This might be one of the more important episodes I will put out on this podcast! Today is a sneak peak of the Royal Ritual Program that outlines exactly what Ritual Design is! I take a birds eye view of the fundamental 4, the actuator, to clog, the variable routine and the keystone routine. Each section gives examples of how you might use it to optimize your day and find balance!   If you're looki...

Not sure exactly what made me make this episode but with all the keyboard warriors out there, it was bound to happen. At some point in your life if you follow anything I teach on this channel, you may have someone give their opinion. Usually unsolicited. Today we discuss some of the reasons why others have an issue with your development, and some ways you can deal with the unwanted! If you're look...

If you have ever suffered from binge eating or have a really poor relationship with food, this episode is for you. Today I am so happy to have a wonderful colleague and long time friend Cina Hoey on to talk with us about her work as a psychotherapist. Developing daily routines to induce behavior change may only be the beginning. We learned a tremendous amount regarding what it may really take to m...

Our daughter Quinn is just over a month old at the time of recording this and boy do I have things to report! This is the second installment of the baby chronicles after the first time I made some....predictions! Actually, I wasn't too far off but there are certainly things I'm learning everyday trying to keep daily routines, let alone an entire Ritual Design. The biggest thing I found was that ha...

If your mind and body is telling you that you need rest, you better listen! The last couple of weeks I took a bit of a break because we had one of those major life events....we had a baby! I knew one thing for sure. There was going to be a slew of uncertainty! I had no idea what to expect so I knew that I would need to take some time off. I still am getting my bearings of my schedule and the lack...

Everyone eventually has to a make a pivot. Whether it's a new direction in their career, a different hobby or maybe a new found outlook, making a shift and pivoting is all part of the process. But what you're bound to experience is judgement. Not just judgment from others...but judgment from yourself. Today I go over the ways we can think through some of these issues and make our pivot with a clea...

We've probably all at some point had dreams about work. Half the time they're just dreams about doing menial tasks! How annoying! When I'm working I'm working but when I'm sleeping....PLEASE let me sleep! Today on the episode I discuss three easy ways you can avoid having dreams about work leveraging the often overlook AW routine. If you're looking to learn more about Ritual Design, head over to h...

If you're listening or watching this, that automatically means you have a level of comfort compared to many people in the world. Ultimately we'll always face challenges that come our way and living with certain levels of comfort puts us at a disadvantage.  This is why we must create scenarios to practice getting out of our comfort zones. Create hard situations for yourself whether it's a polar plu...

Today on the podcast, I break down something called the Zeigarnik Effect. This is a realization that when you stop a task in the middle of doing it (writing a sentence, doing homework, etc), you are much more likely to be able to jump right back into the middle of the task. When it comes to Ritual Design and productivity, this could either be a positive or a negative. Take a listen to find out if...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the things that you need to remember? Or even worse, have you had a great idea only to forget it later on? The simple concept of capturing every thought, task and idea that comes into your head is a huge staple of productivity. Today on the podcast, I discuss different strategies to implement a capture system in your own planning efforts.  "Your bra...

I just got finished reading WHEN by Daniel Pink. This is a fantastic book that unveils the science of timing. The first portion of the book revolves a lot around the slump during the middle of the day.  Today I go a bit deeper discussing the physical aspects of how your actual lunch can affect your efficiency and productivity midday! If you're looking to learn more about Ritual Design, head over t...

Introducing the first segment of The Baby Chronicles! Every once in a while I will document my journey becoming a father and how/if/when my personal development will change!  That's right! My wife is expecting and we have just one more month to go! We're super excited (and slightly nervous)! One thing I know for sure is that change is upon us. I'm not sure exactly what will change but I do know th...

I heard this term last week and thought it was so incredibly relevant for an older version of myself! So I figured I'd use this opportunity to see if any of you out there suffer from Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?! When I first heard this I fell in love with it! Staying up late even though you have to be up early the next day was something that I thought only a select few people did. I thought i...

If you're sick and tired of seeing Instagram posts that mention "the 7 simple steps to perfect your mornings" or something like that...I feel you! The pressure that is put on people saying a great morning routine is the only path to success might be overwhelming. On today's episode I go deep into chronotypes and brain waves to try and uncover if the mornings may not be the optimal time for you!  ...

Some people love apps and and make sure everything they need is in their phone. Some people love writing things down on scrap pieces of paper. Some have a mixture of both but which ever way you go, you need a rock solid method to set goals and schedule your day. This episode I give some pros and cons to each method of planning so you can figure out what might work for you.   If you're looking to l...

Are you in debt? Probably. Statistically you probably have some sort of debt and if you're anything like me you have A LOT of debt! And that's ok as long as we have some routines for our money. Today on the podcast I share something that is very personal to me. I also talk about the four specific routines that I do with my money to help my financial future.   If you're looking to learn more about...

There are a few old and tired phrases like "give it your all" or "lets give it 110%" that may not be as tired as we thought. Today's episode will focus on the choices you have when something gets in the way of completing your routines. Do you abbreviate everything to try to fit it all in? Or do you cut out certain tasks and focus entirely on a select few? Take a listen today!   If you're looking t...

If someone wants to lose weight, being stressed with their job will certainly get in the way. If you want to start a side business, negative emotions can certainly be a hinderance.  Either way, developing the entire person is necessary to achieve whatever goal you're seeking. This week's episode is an excerpt from a live training that I hosted on Monday. These workshops will continue the beginning...

Every year I always set annual goals. I looked at the calendar and saw 12 months ahead of me to make serious moves...and every year something happened. Either my direction changed and the goals were no longer needed or they needed to be tweaked along the way.  I think, especially for the creative minded, an entire year is just too long to set goals and expect to keep on the exact same path. Life m...

So it's the final episode of the worst year of my life. Quite possibly yours too. I decided to talk about judgement (on the micro and macro) considering I found myself being human. I judged people and how they handled this year and while very slight and very short, the judgement was still present. It got me thinking that business owners and high performers are usually quite critical of themselves...

The inner turmoil of wanting to "use" the weekends is tricky. My immediate thought is to work straight through all 48 hours...but that's not REALLY what I want. I want to feel a certain way about my time off...or my time on. I want to feel accomplished and relaxed at the same time. Is that even possible? I think so but we have to implement something called the variable routine. Without it, we just...

Technology has become such a huge part of our lives over the last 10 years with the adoption of the mobile device. With that being said, we all know the issues around too much screen time.  So today on the podcast I talk about ways you can implement dark hours within your routines. What times of the day will you keep your phone off, locked or away? How will this help more than just your physical w...

Have you ever cheated on a test?! Of course not!  Have you ever KNOWN someone who has cheated on a test?! Maybe. Maybe that person just made a bad judgement call.  Or maybe that person is just a short term thinker. They'll do anything to make sure they succeed in the immediate future but often forget about the long term. They might forget about their legacy and their what failures will ultimately...