The Focus Course

How to Show Up in 2020

Some tips for taking your ideas for the upcoming year and making them reality.

Start Thinking about 2020

With the new year quickly approaching it’s a good time to start thinking about where we’d like to point the nose of our ship which is life. New years resolution season is upon us.

The Importance of Reflection

It’s almost that time of year again, new years resolution season. While there may be a problem of chronic new years resolution failure, taking time to reflect on what’s taken place over the last 12 months is a good practice.

Books Worth Reading

A few books of adventure, courage, and the spirit of perseverance.

Aim to Be a Zero

Handy advice from astronaut Chris Hadfield, aim to be a zero.

The Benefits of Social Groups

My wife and I recently joined a parenting class that meets over Zoom. Halfway through our first call while getting to know the other couples, it struck me how incredibly powerful this group was. Parenting can be an isolating and lonely endeavor. It’s not uncommon to have the feeling of, “There’s got to be a

How The Note helped root out self-doubt

Tracy Winchell shares her experience about implementing Shawn Blanc’s process, The Note.

Don’t Wait for Clarity

Clarity does not come to the idle, but rather those who take action.

Don’t Wait for Motivation

If you’re waiting for motivation to get moving on a project or idea, it may be a while. You may not be able to directly choose motivation, but you can influence it.

Book Review and Notes: The Dip, by Seth Godin

On every journey to mastery, there is a very difficult season of learning, persevering, and growth. This season is called the dip. To push through the dip requires focus, diligence, and time. And if you make it through the dip then you will do amazing things.