Just last week, I spent some time diving into this great analogy that I read about via Tim Ferriss’ awesome newsletter, “5-Bullet-Friday.” (You can read that blog post here.) Said analogy is what I call “The Gazelle vs The Field Mice.” Essentially, it is comparing the value in hunting large victories, vs small ones which…

A few weeks ago, I came across an awesome metaphor via the “5-Bullet Friday” newsletter from Tim Ferriss. It went a little something like this: What is it that you are hunting? Something big or something small? Take into consideration a large, powerful and ferocious lion. Capable of taking out (probably) any living creature at…

I’ve gone through a lot of changes in recent years. Specifically, within the past three. In May of 2021, I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University in Elementary Education with a Minor in Special Education. I had my sights set on a career working as a Special Educator, while coaching the sport…

There is a very common misconception within our society today with regard to the idea of motivation.  As highlighted in last week’s blog post, motivation is a fleeting thing. It comes and it goes. It is by no stretch of the imagination a concrete thing in any one human existence. So, what can we as…

It’s easy to become complacent, to go through the motions. Life can become monotonous, and redundant.  Way back when, near the beginning of this very blog, I wrote about the importance of “reducing friction” in your life.  A concept popularized in the best-selling book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, the act of reducing friction is…

What is the driving force behind your actions? As I reflect on this very question, I can confidently say two things: and Though a complex question to pose, I think it is an important one for us all to consider, regardless of where we stand on the timeline of life. For me – I’m a…

To cap off this “segment” of stories that I’ve been telling, I figured it is only fitting to share some of the insight behind the origin of Forged in Fire. I’ve spoken at length about bits and pieces of this in the past, touching on the creative side of my personality that had been longing…

One of the coolest stories of all time (major bias alert) is on deck. It has many parts, but all of which stand the test of time and are undoubtedly share-worthy. I was just beginning my sophomore year of college, (which, if you read last week’s blog post, you know turned into quite the ordeal.)…

As promised in last week’s installment here on Forged in Fire, I intend to take the next few weeks sharing some random yet incredibly influential stories that play a role in the overall story of this life I’ve lived up to this point. Nailing down specific stories can be hard. Particularly when looking at 25…