40 Bite-sized Life Lessons

1. Fathers can never fully appreciate the physical, mental and emotional sacrifice of a mother. They give so much more than us. Our job is to support them the best we can.

2. A calm mind is your most powerful tool.

3. Titles are meaningless. Life’s not about what you are on the outside, but who you are on the inside.

4. The most important story is the one you tell yourself. Make it a positive and aspirational one.

5. True wealth has nothing to do with money, but everything to do with how much you enrich the lives of others.

6. The only way you'll reach your goals is by comparing yourself to your past self, not others.

7. When you find something that sets your heart on fire, pursue it with relentless energy.

8. Tell your partner and kids you love them every day. One day you won’t be able to anymore.

9. Work-Life Balance is a mythical land we can never truly reach. But that shouldn't stop you from trying.

10. If consistent action is boring to you, gamify it. Consistency is the secret ingredient to your success.

11. There are no shortcuts in life. The journey is what it’s all about.

12. Your kids watch you more than you think. Always be the example they deserve and make your worst habits better than most people’s good habits.

13. Motivation is a useful fuel to get started. But the road to your success is paved with discipline.

14. Don’t believe hustle culture BS. Don’t believe woke agendas. Don’t believe toxic chest-beaters. Just be a good person.

15. If you think responding to emails is more important than joining your kids’ tea party, you’ve lost.

16. The most successful and happy people I know are ruthless about eliminating distractions.

17. The ability to be still in your body and mind safeguards your mental well-being.

18. True friends will call you out on your mistakes. Cherish them, invest in them, be there for them.

19. Stop worrying about what other people might think of you. They’re concerned with their own lives. Don’t let fear of judgement hold you back.

20. Today is always a good day to surprise your loved ones with some extra time and attention. Just for them.

21. When life gets too much, reach out.

22. Every parent must teach their kids: how to cook, financial literacy, forgiveness, pushing past their comfort zone, humility and giving more than you take.

23. Happiness isn't found, you create happiness. Be kind to others and yourself, foster daily gratitude and find a mission in life bigger than yourself.

24. Showing emotions isn’t a sign of weakness. But letting your emotions control you is.

25. If you’re lucky you get 18 summers with your kids. Make it all count.

26. When you reach your goals, acknowledge your success, but don’t rest. Your accomplishments from yesterday don’t mean anything today, keep striving, keep building.

27. Time won’t wait for you. Successful time management is about fulfilling your purpose.

28. Humility is the greatest of virtues.

29. Don’t settle for the excuses of less time, energy and motivation. Your kids are motivators, not excuses to become your best self.

30. Your wife will always be more tired than you. So suck it up, get up to change the nappies and hold your kids so she can rest.

31. Your future depends on the simple understanding that your greatest self lies on the other side of hard work.

32. Own everything in your world, don’t hide behind excuses. People who admit their mistakes build trust.

33. Always choose experiences over meaningless material things. Travel often and expose yourself to new people and new ways of thinking.

34. Smile at people in the street. Especially those who look most miserable. You never know how much a simple smile can brighten their world.

35. Your long-term health depends more on your sleep and stress levels than on organic broccoli.

36. Build a board of advisors around you, who’ll guide and counsel you. Make this a digital board, and consume their content daily.

37. Call your grandparents regularly. One day soon, they won't be there to answer you.

38. Time in nature is medicine.

39. Your network is the most powerful insurance against joblessness. Nourish it through authentic relationships.

40. Forging a strong body and mind is a requirement for a happy life.