Lacking motivation could be "laziness," but it could also be a sign of something deeper.

Here are some thoughts on balancing self-improvement with authenticity! There are 2 perspectives I guess 1.) Don't be yourself. Be better. 2.) Be yourself, but explore new things to learn what "yourself" means. Ultimately, I guess these are roads that lead to similar destinations. Have a wonderful day!

Sometimes it helps to get some clarity before even deciding what long-term changes we want to make! Getting to a relaxed, energized state can really help this. You only need a few hours.

I speak with the wonderful Humphrey Yang on his career, his financial advice, and content creation. Humphrey Yang on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBpVaKCC0ajGps1vf0AgBg v

This is a follow up to last year's video on finding friends. I don't claim to be a "dating expert" - do those exist? However, these are things I do wish I knew when I was single. If they can help you, that's great!

I talk a little bit about what I *personally* want from my life and career.  I want to protect and provide for my family and loved ones. I want that possibly more than anything else in the world.  But I also want to give to others and help them freely.  So while providing for my family often involves material goods, I never want to do this through taking from others.  I want to make money through serving the needs and wants of others. I want to provide for my family by providing for others. This is just using myself as an example. Watching back, I wish I'd talked a little more about how this could apply to you (the viewers watching this), but hopefully this example can give viewers thought over how it applies to them. As usual - just some thoughts! Hope you're all well.

I chat with Adam about his "Superfunctional Training" approach and what he thinks can be added to modern training! https://www.thebioneer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh_TPYPqjJuS_-nOfAIlfg

Daniel from FitnessFAQs chats with me on growing muscle with calisthenics, building his brand, and other parts of life. Great chat! Body By Rings: https://fitnessfaqs.com/product/body-by-rings/ FitnessFAQs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessFAQs FitnessFAQs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessfaqs/

Learning to forgive others has been one of the most powerful skills for my happiness, success, and mental health. I used to think it was bogus, but a MAJOR turning point for me was learning that forgiveness wasn't necessarily to help others, but to help ourselves. I talk about 2 stories where I was wronged. One was an inconsequential story back when I was in college, and another was a very serious wrongdoing from a case worker at the hospital when my mother was sick. Using these 2 stories as context, I talk about how learning to feel love and compassion for those that hurt us ultimately make us stronger and more resilient. I hope this can help!

I get asked a lot about how to deal with loneliness. Unfortunately, like many others, there were times in my life when I felt lonely, deserted, and isolated.    Here are my thoughts on dealing with loneliness.   I mention in the video that it's probably not necessarily our fault if we're lonely. The way our society is constructed has us further apart than we've been in the past.   The benefit of this is that there are places you can find like-minded people and form connections!   On the other hand... Sometimes it is our fault. At least to some extent.   It may sound harsh, but there's a very real possibility that we may have some character flaw that seems to drive people away from us.   It may be easier to think of this in terms of other people, and not ourselves. For example, there may have been an overly aggressive person from whom you've distanced.   If this is you, that's okay. We all have flaws. We're all on a journey to self-improvement.   Even if you've irrevocably angered EVERY person you've met (which is highly unlikely), it's still not the end of the world.   There are people you haven't met yet that will love you.   At the end of the day, we don't need an army of friends to not be lonely.    In fact, it's entirely possible to be around many people and still lonely.   There is a HUGE difference between having 1 person and having nobody.   I hope this video can help some of you find that one person.   Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.