A 3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat: Not What I Wanted, But What I Needed

A 3-Day Silent Meditation Retreat: Not What I Wanted, But What I Needed

I stepped into the unknown and signed up for a three-day silent meditation retreat. Since I enjoy spending time alone and am very comfortable with silence, I figured it would be a piece of cake. And in that silence while sitting cross-legged on a comfy cushion on the floor, I’d have an epiphany (maybe two!) and walk away a changed person. Is this how it unfolded for me? Of course not.

What I Learned After Running 365+ Miles

What I Learned After Running 365+ Miles

On January 4, 2017 I made an agreement with myself to run at least one mile every single day for a full year. Why one daily mile? I figured if I couldn’t spare ten minutes every day, I had a pretty fucked up life. But more importantly, I wanted to see what I could accomplish if I refused to accept my own built-in limitations.

How I Made My First $10,000

How I Made My First $10,000

I think the biggest thing I’ve come to understand about getting new clients is that the results of one’s methods are not always linear and consistent. At least they aren’t for me. What worked last year may not be as fruitful this year.