You are unique. Original. You come wired with strengths, preferences, instincts, and traits that have nothing to do with your culture, family, friends, or followers. That’s your nature and it makes up a significant part of your identity.

Can you think back to one of your favorite gifts as a child? What image pops up first? What memories come rushing in with that image? For me, it was a box of crayons. Not the standard 16-pack everyone else had. This baby had 64 unique colors ready to create a masterpiece — with the built-in sharpener! While this was a relatively affluent home and I had plenty of toys and gadgets—including the classic 80's Atari, those honestly were afterthoughts. This box right here was what my dreams were...

'Bout time I give a synopsis of my book, yeah? Here’s how I look at productivity. It’s not about maximizing your potential; it’s about optimizing your impact. Being busy means nothing. Being balanced and effective? Now we’re talking. So here is your ultimate (but abbreviated ) guide to six commonly overlooked principles that will help you optimize productivity. Gratitude Feeds You and Frees You. To have clarity in your purpose, you must be clear on what you’ve been given. EMBRACE a new...