Imagine a life where it was impossible to fail. What dreams would you chase? What risks would you take?

It's a tantalizing thought, but failure is an inevitable part of the human experience. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t chase the same dreams.

What if I told you that you could (and should) approach life with the same confidence as you would if it was impossible to fail?

Imagine a life where it was impossible to fail. What dreams would you chase? What risks would you take?

It's a tantalizing thought, but failure is an inevitable part of the human experience. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t chase the same dreams.

What if I told you that you could (and should) approach life with the same confidence as you would if it was impossible to fail?

I love the feeling that the start of the year brings. It’s a perfect time to hit reset and set some goals. But how do we hit reset?

I love the feeling that the start of the year brings. It’s a perfect time to hit reset and set some goals. But how do we hit reset?

Ten years ago, on December 16, 2013, my life took an unexpected turn when I broke my neck. The following day, medical experts delivered a grim prognosis, forecasting a future where walking and even the use of my arms seemed unlikely. The harsh reality sunk in, and it appeared as though they might be right. Movement below my neck was minimal; even shrugging my shoulders posed a challenge. Despite this, amid the despair, I made a conscious decision to crack open the door of healing, no matter how slight, clinging to hope and trust in my ability to recover. The daring vision of skiing again fueled my determination.

Do you ever experience the inner conflict between embracing limitless possibilities and fixating on fears and limitations?

It’s a common struggle.

An abundance mindset involves an optimistic view of life, wealth, and opportunities. In contrast, a scarcity mindset is a fixation on the limitations that hinder personal growth. The risk of holding a scarcity mindset is significant, but our disposition is not inevitable and we can live a more abundant life…

Ever had a bad day?

Considering recent extreme weather events in Canada and around the globe, it's understandable if you’ve personally had a rough couple of days, or at least felt for the people going through the turmoil. We just faced horrific forest fires in Kelowna, BC, which continue to burn. The rest of BC is in a state of emergency, the Northwest Territories evacuated their capital city—Yellowknife, Hawaii's fires, California's floods, the news is scary right now… And these events don't factor in our routine daily ups and downs. In both cases (tragic or trivial), we all experience stress, anxiety, and worry.

Like most people, I'm a fan of birthday parties. Still, some of us don't appreciate birthdays as much as we should—especially when reaching significant milestones. Have you ever had a milestone birthday you weren't overly excited about? Maybe you felt like the number symbolized the loss of your youth…

This post explores how appreciating death is vital for living a meaningful life. Appreciating your mortality indeed has a profound impact on how you live your life and contributes to more fulfillment. It may initially seem morbid, but it is a vital perspective that serves as a powerful motivator for living a more meaningful and satisfying existence. I strongly recommend you try skydiving, and I strongly recommend you celebrate your birthdays, and relish appreciating the gift of growing old.

Your avid ambition positions you for growth because we simply don't grow from the easy things in life. So, let your ambition fuel your fire, and don’t be afraid to lose on your way to a win. If you falter, it’s ok—just keep going on your path.

Staying focused on your goals, staying disciplined, and keeping up your routines separate you from the pack over the holidays. It sets you up for a momentous start to the new year. However, it doesn’t have to be all pain and gain. You can keep moving towards your goals while taking a break and enjoying the festive season with these quick tips…

Happiness, rather an enduring state of happiness, is not what you might think it is. We can't expect to win or feel good all the time. However, most people inadvertently attach their personal happiness to whether they're winning or losing, or feeling good or stuck in the suck.

The full saying goes, “In life, there will be doldrums, but don’t lose heart.” It's in the pages of my book, and for good reason.

I learned the quote a few years ago from my 98-year-old grandfather, Anthony Meyer, and it’s stuck with me ever since. Coincidentally, I just arrived home from…

Why don’t new year’s resolutions work?

It’s not overly complicated; grounding our desired behavioural change in fear, regret, and guilt doesn’t enhance motivation. Most new year’s resolutions are grounded in the negative and the result of wanting to move away from a certain type of behaviour.

So, how can we flip the script and succeed?

At the end of November, friends Mike and Kim asked if I’d join them on a backcountry ski trip from Dec 11th-18th, giving me just over a week to prepare for an epic adventure. At first, I thought, No Way! It’s too soon. I’ve got work. I’ll slow everyone down. What if my body can’t handle it?

A Story About the Wings For Life World Run

I raced in my first Wings For Life World Run in May of 2015. Back then, I set a goal before the race of running 8 km, which seemed lofty at the time. I surprised myself and practically everyone I know when I ran 9.87 km — a huge victory, only 1 year, 4 months, and 17 days after I broke my neck.

When it comes to accomplishing your goals, falling in love with the effort and strain process is critical. And guess what, if your reward system supports this process, you’ll have more success and achieve your goals sooner.

2020 has been a tough year. Let’s not sugar coat it, it’s been rough.

We’re not supposed to be physically distant. We need connections. The heaviness is weighing on most people, collective societal stress is elevated, and many of us are struggling. I mean, watched the news lately? It’s hard to avoid the negativity. It’s stressful and anxiety is at an all-time high. 

Can we turn this year around?

If things aren’t working out right now, it just means they’re not finished yet because things will always work out. Trust the process. Sometimes you need to be patient, but trust it will all work out.

It’s not blissful optimism, it’s hopeful optimism.

Over the last few months, with stay at home orders, physical distancing and almost everything “going virtual,” people keep talking about the art of “the pivot.” The idea is we must change course if we want to survive (or thrive) during the pandemic, but a full 180 is not always best (or possible).