Inspired Thoughts

7 ‘Musts’ to Turn a Mission into a Movement

Twenty years of building companies and products have taught me that if you want to promote your brand in massively impactful ways, you’ll need to turn your personal mission into a community movement. Think of it as the difference between a corporate statement and community action. I’ve also learned that you can’t create movements by …

7 ‘Musts’ to Turn a Mission into a Movement Read More »

Wanna Start a Lifestyle Revolution?

Let’s talk lifestyle. The actual word, I mean. You’ve probably seen or heard a lot of references to the word “lifestyle” when it comes to everything from corporate mission statements and vacation promos, to marketing and branding. In fact, the term has become really trendy these days; it seems everybody wants to become a lifestyle …

Wanna Start a Lifestyle Revolution? Read More »

What My Son’s Preschool Admission Process Taught Me About Pressure to Conform

The other day my wife, Karis, and I were sitting directly across a nice middle-aged woman who handed us a thick mound of papers, and said: “You’ll need to fill out these forms, complete this application, turn in references, pass these interviews…” The whole experience felt like we were qualifying for a home loan or …

What My Son’s Preschool Admission Process Taught Me About Pressure to Conform Read More »

3 Myths of Success You Need to Blissfully Ignore

Today’s society is obsessed with the endless pursuit of success. It’s a big reason why there’s over 10 million Americans working more than 60 hours of work a week, and why 30% of the general population is affected by “workaholism.” While on this mission to become “successful,” we make sacrifices. Time. Family. Money. Social life. …

3 Myths of Success You Need to Blissfully Ignore Read More »