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Information Is Abundant. Wisdom Is Not.
We are living in the most informed era in human history.
At any moment, you can ask a question and receive an answer in seconds. Strategy, frameworks, productivity systems, health protocols, leadership models. It’s all available. Information is abundant.
But wisdom? Wisdom is still rare.
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by Brent Haydey —
Feb 15, 2026
forming connections articles
Closing the Loops: How to End the Year with Mental and Emotional Clarity
As the year comes to a close, many of us carry a lingering sense of unfinished business including thoughts that loop in our minds, conversations left unsaid, and tasks that never quite got done. These loose ends can quietly drain our energy and cloud our focus. Before the calendar turns, there’s ...
by Brent Haydey —
Dec 16, 2025
peak performance articles
The December Reset: Letting Go Before Leaning In
As we reach the final stretch of the year, I want to invite you into a simple, grounding December practice. A moment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.
We spend so much of December preparing for others: work deadlines, family plans, holiday expectations. But there’s one p...
by Brent Haydey —
Dec 03, 2025
what matters most articles
3 Questions To Ask To Overcome Schedule Bumping
What is that one thing right now that you keep bumping from your calendar, even though you tell yourself it’s important and needs to be done?
I’ve shared before about Covey’s quadrants from his book First Things First; also referred to as the Eisenhower Matrix. Today I want to specifically focus ...
by Brent Haydey —
Nov 18, 2025
peak performance articles
Honouring Freedom: Reflections on Remembrance Day
Today, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and continue to serve, so that we can live, work, and dream in freedom.
Their legacy is more than history; it’s the foundation upon which we build our lives and our livelihoods. The freedom they protected allows us to choo...
by Brent Haydey —
Nov 11, 2025
what matters most articles
You Have Everythying You Need
This quote came across on of my social media recently. A simple, yet powerful reminder to stop making excuses and accept that you do have everything you need to be successful, live in balance, be a good human being, make a difference with your clients, colleagues, employees, neighbours, friends, ...
by Brent Haydey —
Nov 04, 2025
peak performance articles
How To Have A Happier Relationship
Happiness at home leads to a more fulfilling life overall. It also carries over to positively impact your work attitude, ability to focus, connection with colleagues or employees, and even your results.
So how are things at home?
I recently read an excellent article outlining 5 things people, who...
by Brent Haydey —
Oct 28, 2025
forming connections articles
Pain is a Distraction
Since Friday I have been experiencing the pain and distraction of a tooth abscess. Ever had one? Not fun, I assure you.
But pain, whatever the source, is a significant distraction from your most important things.
For me it led to 3 sleepless nights (so far) and the accumulated fatigue that comes ...
by Brent Haydey —
Oct 21, 2025
being healthy articles
But I did it for you
Business owners and career professionals are notorious for working long hours into the evenings and over weekends. Periodically this is necessary, especially in the early stages of getting to the point of sustainability. Sometimes though, it leads to neglecting your family and thinking you are d...
by Brent Haydey —
Oct 14, 2025
forming connections articles
The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is more than saying thank you, it’s a mindset that shifts how you experience each day. When you choose to notice and appreciate what’s already good in your life, your brain releases more of the “feel-good” chemicals that fuel optimism, creativity, and resilience. For business owners, th...
by Brent Haydey —
Oct 07, 2025
forming connections articles
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
For business owners and leaders, this day invites more than quiet reflection; it calls us to consider our role in reconciliation. Business has always been about relationships; built on trust, respect, and understanding. The same is tru...
by Brent Haydey —
Sep 30, 2025
forming connections articles
Leading with Optimism in a Negative World
These days it feels easy to get pulled into negativity and fear, and I don’t know about you but I’m pretty tired of it. Turn on the news or scroll social media and you’ll find no shortage of reasons to feel angry, cynical, worried, or disillusioned. The problem is, when we live in that headspace ...
by Brent Haydey —
Sep 23, 2025
peak performance articles
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