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Evil Shades of Gray“No Man Choose Evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks.” -Mary Wollstonecraft When I first read this quote, it made me think deeply about empathy and the perspective of others. I see…

Living Longer and Better: Building Muscles Without Joint Wear and TearI grew up playing sports like basketball, hockey, soccer, football, and basically every sport I could. As I’ve gotten older my fitness priorities have shifted from maximum performance to longevity fitness based solutions. I desperately want to stay in shape…

My Journey To Working in Leadership at DisneyI tell my short story about going from a college graduate, to art management, to moving into leadership at Disney. You’ll see it wasn’t a direct path, as I worked at the Disney restaurants as a hostess to just get…

A Deposit Worth MakingI am 77 years old and I have always been physically active. I box and lift weights 3 times a week. I go on walks with friends. I also make sure that I eat well. I enjoy taking care of…

The Effects of Daily Practice CompoundWhat at first seems hard will over time start to seem a bit easier and easier, through consistent practice. Through repeated engagement, the effects of the daily activities compound to lead to the development of something special. This is one…

Hungry Eyes“Not seeing Your Eyes Doesn’t Whisper, It Shouts”-Thomas Desotell How often do we discuss body language with team members at work or family members? Probably very little is my guess, but the best leaders make this a priority. In my…

How Gut Bacteria Impacts Your Body WeightMaybe you’ve been trying to lose weight without positive results, but it’s never too late to get in shape. Unfortunately, most of the advice on the internet promising quick and easy results can be unhelpful and even misleading. So, if…

Make a Plan*Transcript from the Video I like to encourage the young men that I work with to have a plan a life’s plan. I believe that if you have a goal, you’ll get there quicker. And I think most people will…

Learning from the Experience of OthersWhen I was younger, I didn’t get a lot of formal education. Most of the things I learned were hard-won from just working hard and making mistakes. I’ve made my share of them and one thing I’ve learned is how…

Men need Male CamaraderieIf you ask the average man, “are you lonely?” He’s gonna say, “No, I’ve got my people at work, I’ve got my people at home.ect..” But who do you open up your heart to and who do you pour vulnerability…

The Hardest Part of CreativityThe hardest part of creativity is overcoming the status quo and saying “What if We? How Could We? How Might We?” This requires immense courage. The willingness to stick our necks out and potentially look foolish or make mistakes. In…

My Morning RoutineFor me, my morning routine, which consists of meditation, cursive writing with both hands, and also some sort of movement really helps get me ready to take on the day. I first meditate, then consume coffee while writing and then…

Darius’s Last Insights for Exclusivia1. PRACTICE GRATITUDE AND CURIOSITY LIKE A RELIGION 2. MASTER BREATH: EVERY INHALATION IS AN APPRECIATION; EVERY EXHALATION, A LETTING GO. 3. WAKE EARLY EVERY DAY TO MEDITATE AND PLAN AHEAD. 4. SEE EVERY PROBLEM AS AN INVITATION TO FINDING…

Losing Fear: Using the Heart-Brain to Captain Your ShipBy identifying and confronting our fears, we can break free from the confining courtyard of inhibition and pave the way for continued success. Here are three essential steps that will help guide you through the process of removing fear and…

Short Term thinking Robs from our FutureMost behaviors that are short term motivated are robbing our future of our most amazing life. Health: Smoking, drinking, poor diet, not exercising, not getting enough sleep are all examples of short term behavior that might feel good in the…

Rediscovering the Soul: Navigating Life’s DistractionsWhat pulls you away from the beauty of your soul? In The pursuit of wealth, chasing after relationships, or any other distractions, it’s crucial to ponder if these endeavors are truly worthwhile. Money and relationships are undoubtedly significant aspects of…