The phrase, "Don't fill up on breadsticks" is a great metaphor for focusing on the big picture and not getting lost in the small details.

A fresh perspective is an amazing thing for companies and humans to grow. However, change is a scary thing and you need to make your solution palatable enough for your audience to want.

The advent of technology has made it incredibly easy to stay busy. However, when your mind is being stimulated by screens it's missing out on making its own connections. Sometimes, idle time can be great for creativity.

Arguments come in all different shapes and sizes. They can last a minute or hundreds of years, but there’s always a solution waiting to be uncovered. It requires a change in mindset and the willingness to reshape your point of view.

Social media is all about humans connecting with other humans on things of interest. It's tough, however, to not be sucked in by all of the other content coming at you. Here's a simple formula to fix that.

You have two options when your eyes open in the morning. You can start knocking out tasks and building momentum or hit snooze and delay everything.

Work isn't just about collecting a paycheck and praying for a good retirement. It's a reflection of who we are. We need to know our purpose in order to reflect it in everything we do.

Your mind is a powerful weapon. It can control every aspect of your life and change the way you see the world. If you don’t take control of it, there are plenty of companies out there that will.

Learning isn't just a journey that stops when we achieve a certain status. It's a mindset we take into every challenge and situation that we face.

Having an accountability partner is key to staying on the path to betterment. They're a human that can hold you to your goals and keep you honest.

Life is about balance. If you find yourself spending more time on distractions and work than friends and family, you need to re-prioritize.

Failure isn’t a bad thing as long as you learn from it. It’s incredibly important to develop a feedback loop focused around assessing what worked and what didn’t in your experiment.

Professionals don’t miss practice days and get very good at doing the little things right. When game time starts, they’re in the zone and don’t miss their tricks or free throws when they count.

Delivering great work requires an environment that fosters creativity and friends that will push you to do your best. Seth Godin has architected his life around consistency and these other tenets.

Once you have time, everyone wants a piece of it. Companies want to convince you that you need their product. Over time, those debts weigh on you and you have to cut the fat.

Chasing the euphoric feeling is not the reason behind getting high. It’s the specific act of reaching in your pocket or grabbing your backpack. Find and remove the trigger and you can form a new habit.

Life isn’t a war. It’s the small battles that you fight every day. Your struggles with temptation, fear and doubt. Win every day and your life will be yours.

There are two instances in life where the passage of time halts to a stop. Times of focus and immense dread.

Honesty is the key to having a strong relationship. It requires setting the right expectations early on even if it’s a tough conversation.

Recognizing what you do everyday is the first step to architecting your life around what makes you happy. The goal is to minimize time spent on wasteful activities and maximize activities that bring you joy.