"Nothing will hold you back more than a negative mindset" I suck. I'm weak. I'm a loser, a failure, a phony, and a coward. I fell short...again. I let myself down...again. The workout wasn't perfect. The plan fell apart. I skipped too many runs this month. I ate like crap, drank too much, and I … Continue reading Self Sabotage – 50 Mile Ultra Run
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait is Terrible Advice
Good things come to those who go, who move, who act, who take risks, who fail, who fight, who lose, who stumble, trip, and fall. If you wait, you'll be on your deathbed one day shaking hands with the person you were meant to be and they're going to say to you "You should have … Continue reading Good Things Come to Those Who Wait is Terrible Advice
What You Seek is Seeking You
Have you ever heard a similar expression "Be careful what you wish for?" If you have heard it, have you ever asked "Why?" I believe that the caution in the old expression is intended to help people realize that they often don't know what they really want. But, I prefer the wisdom of Rumi. "What … Continue reading What You Seek is Seeking You
New Year – New You – New Me
This is a tribute to all of you who are in the ring, in the FIRE, battling violently against self doubt, against worthless opposition, drama, and sideline loud mouths.
Be Unstoppable – The Amazing Alden Mills
There is one question that has been absolutely daunting me... What would you want her to know - if you're not here to tell her? What would you want her to do and to see? How would you want her to live? What would you want her to learn - if you weren't here to … Continue reading Be Unstoppable – The Amazing Alden Mills
Rachel Beckwith
A 9 year old inspired me beyond belief this week. And, then she brought me to tears. I decided to forego the podcast I was working on, and to do one on her story instead. I don't care if you listen to the podcast. And, I'm not going to try to write something here that will … Continue reading Rachel Beckwith
Jeff Bezos | Centi-Billionaire | Business Strategy
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, wealthiest in modern history, and first centi-billionaire provided great insight on where to focus business strategy in an Amazon Web Services Live audience in 2012: "What's going to change in the next ten years?" And that is a very interesting question; it's a very common one. I … Continue reading Jeff Bezos | Centi-Billionaire | Business Strategy
The Gift of Death
My new podcast episode is up! It's an exploration of truly living, dying, and the miracle of fulfillment in between. Here are some highlights: A deep dive into "Tuesday's with Morrie" - A memoir that sold 14 million copies and changed lives around the world. A side note on people who chase outcomes vs. falling … Continue reading The Gift of Death
Have you seen the Billionaire manual?
It's everywhere and it's free. It's also insanely stupid. Of course money is great, but we all need something far greater in power than money. We need absolute optimization. We need vitality. We need love. We need to feel needed. We need to gain the right insights to unlock the chains that are wrapped around … Continue reading Have you seen the Billionaire manual?
Google Innovation and The Need for Great Sex
The new podcast is up and can be found on all Podcast Platforms. Search for "The Chad Shipley Show" This show was an exploration of the book Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World - which highlights Google's 8 Innovation Principles. A quick overview of the authors Peter Diamandis and Steven … Continue reading Google Innovation and The Need for Great Sex
Chad Shipley 