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Sockless Summers
It was the last day of school and every one of us could hardly wait for the final bell and the beginning of summer holidays! School was done for another year. As soon as I got home the first thing done was to kick off my shoes and rip off my socks.
The sockless summer had officially begun.Â
It wa...
by Brent Haydey —
Jun 24, 2025
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Incremental Wins
If you want a different experience, it starts with doing things differently. Repeating the same patterns that no longer serve you (or maybe never did) won’t create the change you want. Yet, out of habit, we often do just that.
To grow, you need to break those habits and replace them with ones tha...
by Brent Haydey —
Jun 17, 2025
peak performance articles
The Silent Struggle of Men in Business
For many men who run their own business, the weight of responsibility is immense. You carry the pressure to perform, to provide, to lead, often without showing cracks in the armor. You're supposed to have the answers, stay strong for your team, your family, your clients. But what happens when you...
by Brent Haydey —
Jun 10, 2025
forming connections articles
When Reclaiming Time Clashes With Your Values
I believe we should all be working to reclaim time so we can focus on what truly matters. That means eliminating, delegating, or automating the things that don’t serve us. When you do, your calendar clears, stress drops, and the freedom to use your time intentionally expands.
That’s what my onlin...
by Brent Haydey —
Jun 03, 2025
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How AI Solved My 'What's for Dinner?' Problem
After a long workday, do you find yourself standing in front of the fridge or pantry, wondering what on earth to make for dinner?
If that indecision often leads to tossing in a frozen pizza or grabbing fast food just because it's quick and easy, you're not alone. As business owners and career-foc...
by Brent Haydey —
May 27, 2025
being healthy articles
The IDEA Framework of Time Mastery
In the relentless hustle of entrepreneurship, it’s all too common to feel overwhelmed by never‑ending to‑do lists, urgent fires, and the nagging sense that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. Many business owners wake up in a fog of missed deadlines, mounting emails, and constant context...
by Brent Haydey —
May 20, 2025
peak performance articles
Simplify to Amplify!
Cut through the clutter. When you strip away excess, you create space—for clarity, for choice, for meaning. Simplifying isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing more of what truly matters.
Here's how it works.
Ease & FreedomLet go of the non-essentials. Fewer decisions mean less decision-fatigue...
by Brent Haydey —
May 13, 2025
peak performance articles
Carpe Diem... Seize The Day!
Have you heard of the term carpe diem? Seize the day, is how it is often rephrased. Enjoy life while you can or make the most of the present and give little thought to the future.
I don’t like this last part. It plays right into the either/or mindset that is so prominent in our society today. Why...
by Brent Haydey —
May 06, 2025
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Breaking The Generational Curse: You’re Not A Passenger
95% of your decisions are made unconsciously. That means most of your life is on autopilot, steered by habits, beliefs, and stories you didn’t choose. Inherited patterns. Generational scripts. Unquestioned norms.Â
It’s no wonder we find ourselves repeating the same cycles — burnout, scarcity, sel...
by Brent Haydey —
Apr 29, 2025
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How much is enough?
Consumerism. Over consumption. Always more, more, more. We live in a debt driven society, marketed towards instant gratification.Â
The unfortunate consequence is a path of high stress, burnout, and worry that has no end in sight, especially in uncertain times.Â
That leads to challenges with menta...
by Brent Haydey —
Apr 15, 2025
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Embrace JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
In today’s volatile economy—rattled by tariffs, shaky markets, political tension at every level—it’s easy to get swept up in stress, fear, and scarcity. But here’s a fresh idea: what if you chose JOMO over FOMO?
While Fear of Missing Out drives you to chase headlines, keep up with everyone online...
by Brent Haydey —
Apr 08, 2025
being healthy articles
Moments Of Magic: 5 Surprising Windows of Deep Work in Everyday Life
Creative mental clarity abounds when we carve out moments just for our minds—a chance to dive into deep work, think clearly, and spark fresh ideas. I’ve discovered that some of the best breakthroughs come when you allow yourself to simply be, rather than getting lost in the never-ending list of d...
by Brent Haydey —
Apr 01, 2025
peak performance articles
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