We can’t deal with a year’s worth of adversity all at once. That’s why we need to ask ourselves one simple question every day.

Accept the fact that failure is a necessary part of your life, and you no longer fear it quite the same way.

We’ve all met the person who does an amazing job listening to our story but then forgets the conversation the next time we see them.

Most busy professionals (myself included) struggle with keeping their mouths shut. We allow someone to get about halfway through their thought before we formulate our response and wait impatiently for them to finish.

As a father, boss and corporate advisor, starting every conversation with a blank slate is extremely difficult for me.

Embracing what is different is a jarring idea, especially when you’re considering your family and closest friends.

All this activity leads to a lot of effort, stress, frustration and maybe worst of all: sameness.

Have a very blessed holiday season.

My experiences with anxiety and depression have given me a greater sense of who is important in my life. I live with a greater sense of purpose and generosity that I wouldn’t have had without those dark times in my life.