Personal Growth

Feb
09
Self-Esteem Is Not Earned or Deserved — It Is Foundational to Your Human Nature and Inherent Dignity

Self-Esteem Is Not Earned or Deserved — It Is Foundational to Your Human Nature and Inherent Dignity

A contrarian approach to an unquestioned capitalistic concept that harms one's self-worth. A few weeks ago, a colleague of mine
3 min read
Nov
10
The Emotional Challenges and (Sometimes) Trauma of Being an Entrepreneur - That No One Tells You About

The Emotional Challenges and (Sometimes) Trauma of Being an Entrepreneur - That No One Tells You About

A personal narrative about the importance of self-mastery if you're a self-employed creator. If you’re an entrepreneur, I think
5 min read
Nov
07
The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

Self-mastery is not about agreeing with other people’s opinions or keeping silent — it demonstrates your humility and respect for
9 min read
Nov
03
What Are the Benefits of Knowing What’s Most Important and How Does that Cultivate Self-Mastery?

What Are the Benefits of Knowing What’s Most Important and How Does that Cultivate Self-Mastery?

Why do you hold your values to be true and why? Knowing what you value in life will make a
2 min read
Oct
24
How to Use the 3 Es of Self-Mastery Framework to Create Greater Efficiency, Happiness, and Success in Your Life

How to Use the 3 Es of Self-Mastery Framework to Create Greater Efficiency, Happiness, and Success in Your Life

What to do when you feel like the events or your life are defeating your best efforts. Occasionally, the events
2 min read
Oct
13
If You’re Missing Any of These 3 Essentials to Maximize Your Productivity, You’ll Burn Out and Fail as a Creator

If You’re Missing Any of These 3 Essentials to Maximize Your Productivity, You’ll Burn Out and Fail as a Creator

The 3 essential elements of highly efficient (and humane) productivity. What is the purpose of talking about productivity unless we
9 min read
Oct
06
If You Believe You Can Change the World or Other People, You Are Acting Unskilfully

If You Believe You Can Change the World or Other People, You Are Acting Unskilfully

You need to evolve and be the change to inspire others to follow your lead. For years, I thought I
2 min read
Oct
03
Do You Ever Feel Challenged to Live an Inspired Queer Life?

Do You Ever Feel Challenged to Live an Inspired Queer Life?

Re-cast of my interview on the podcast, "40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk." Recently, I was a guest on the
1 min read
Sep
05
When You Freely Love Who You Are, You Can Freely Create a Life You Love

When You Freely Love Who You Are, You Can Freely Create a Life You Love

There is never a “right time” to come out. Instead, coming out depends on when you feel safe enough to
2 min read
Sep
02
The Power of Self-Mastery for Queer Individuals to Strive Higher for the Common Good

The Power of Self-Mastery for Queer Individuals to Strive Higher for the Common Good

Think Queerly Interview with Leadership and Organizational Development Coach, Jeremy Long | TQ240 In this episode of the Think Queerly Podcast,
2 min read