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2025 was a big year in my life and business. For the first time in years I’d like to share a part of my review…
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One of the most important things I can possibly share with you with regards to any pursuit of purpose and…
[Note from Barrett: This is a guest post from the talented and professional Courtney Clymer, Owner at LIFEstyled Wardrobe Styling…
I woke up just before Christmas with an invoice in my inbox for $2,447… And no money to pay it….
The difference between looking like a chump and looking like you have a sense of style can be the difference…
Sometimes you know you’re having a life changing experience as it occurs in real time This past week was one…
Chris Guillebeau created The World Domination Summit in 2011 to bring people together around the shared values of community, adventure,…
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A reflection on lineage, leadership, and why presence has been the quiet thread through every meaningful decision in my life and work. January 2026 marks…
You can’t control the sunrisebut rather sit quietlyand wait For it to emergesome days orangeand glowing Some days hiddenfrom our eyesbut present in our heart…
Happy Saturday! And welcome back to my newsletter on leading for impact. Would you do me a favor? If you’ve…
Hey Reader! My wife and I made a quick trip up to Seattle to see Justin Timberlake live last night….
Hey Reader! It’s a classic rainy and chilly spring weekend here in Portland and we’ve been enjoying it with pancakes,…
Hey Reader! Yesterday was my grandfather’s 90th birthday and we’re celebrating today, which for a variety of reasons means I’m…
Hey Reader! What an incredible week. All of you awesome people made it possible for the podcast to hit #15…
Hey Reader! Gotta admit, I’m so hyped about the podcast launching that I had a hard time getting hyped about…