Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr For us to succeed in anything over the long term, we must dream ambitiously, plan incrementally, and execute relentlessly.312 weeks ago, we were all frustrated, uncertain, and perhaps despondent about what our futures held. We were four months into the COVID-19 pandemic, with no clear timeline or expectation of when life would return to “normal.” The abrupt upheaval of routines strengthened certain relationships and ended others. Some jobs...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr What opportunities have you written off as sour grapes in your life? What felt just beyond reach, so you wrote it off as “not worth it?” The difference between a lucky life and one of misfortune can be a choice.In Aesop’s The Fox and the Grapes, a fox attempts multiple times to jump and reach a delicious-looking bunch of grapes hanging from a branch. After several fruitless (ha) efforts, he walks away. To soothe his wounded pride, he tells himself...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr In a world that optimizes everything for efficiency, we are losing the value of dilly-dallying. We live in a world where every day, some piece of technology is improving, some mundane task is being outsourced, and some redundancies are being eliminated. As a result, human error is being reduced, results come faster, and people can focus on more creative projects and big-system thinking. On the downside, there is so much value placed on efficiency...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr All of our earthly possessions are temporary; leave what no longer serves you; everything takes longer than you think it will; and change reveals complacency.We travel a lot. That’s the life we choose for this stage of the game. The benefits of seeing new places and experiencing different city cultures outweigh the drawbacks of relocating and the discomfort of frequent change. However, completely packing up our lives every few months does come with...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about fiber: how it keeps you regular, full, and (colorectal) cancer-free. What is fiber?Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods (we cannot break it down). It moves through our digestive tract, kicking ass and taking names. Just kidding. But it does have many important roles. It supports beneficial gut bacteria associated with immune function, mood, and metabolism. It slows glucose absorption and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Knicks won in five. Jalen Brunson is the king of NY (and our hearts), and Victor Wembanyama is the new number one opp. This championship revived the heart of NY, and was a reminder for all of us of how to play the game, beyond basketball, of life. If you missed it (I don’t know how you could’ve), the Knicks played a historic five-game series against the San Antonio Spurs, breaking records, and coming away with the championship trophy. And while I’ve...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr When is the last time you felt as spirited about something you did as much as you feel empowered by what the Knicks are doing?Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never watched a basketball game in my life with any level of excitement before these last few weeks. Even though I’m not home in NY, it is amazing to see the camaraderie that this playoff run has created for people of every race, color, and age. The streets swell with pride, enthusiasm, and fervor for...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr There are two types of people: those who allow life to “choose their hard,” and those who choose their hard despite life. Life is going to be hard, but solely surviving the challenges life imposes will feel like treading water. Instead, choosing your challenges intentionally to reach a desired outcome helps you grow more resilient and fulfilled. Consider your friend group. You have a few friends who come to the table with similar “problems” time...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr What is your five-year plan? What about your one-year plan? What actions do you need to take this week to give yourself the best chance of success?First and foremost, happy Memorial Day, and thank you to those who have given their lives for our freedom. Since you (likely) had a federal holiday day off today, what better time to consider your goals? In Adam Grant’s book, “Think Again,” he discusses how we ask kids what they want to be when they grow...
2 months ago • 2 min read
