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Don’t Forget to Look Down

I was recently working on a project for a client when one of the senior executives blurted out, "I can't believe you know how to do that. That's insane!"

"Well, I didn't know how to do this a year ago."

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Playing How We Practice

"We play how we practice, and if today's practice was any indication, we're about to get our a**'s kicked tomorrow night."

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A Little Accountability Goes a Long Way

One of my clients was having a heck of a time. Over and over and over again, it seemed like circumstances were stackedagainst them. A misfortune here, some bad luck there. As they described it, this was a recurring theme for the entirety oftheir adult lives. Simply put, they were the victims of bad luck and unfortunate circumstances.

Travis Shelton 2/22/26 Travis Shelton 2/22/26

More Doesn’t Mean Growth

After adding new drinks, they now have 26 specialty drink options. Not only that, but these 26 specialty drinks come in three different sizes......and each can be served hot or cold. If you do the math, that means their specialty drink menu has 156 different variations!

Travis Shelton 2/21/26 Travis Shelton 2/21/26

“Why Not Us?”

Having a healthy (and positive!) relationship with money isn't reserved for the few people over there.

Travis Shelton 2/18/26 Travis Shelton 2/18/26

Two Scared Little Boys

"Two scared little boys." That's a pretty wild thing to say for being one of the most successful bands of all time. They've performed thousands of shows worldwide, released eight albums, produced more than 50 music videos, and earned the trust of millions of fans. Yet, as they describe the show featured in the movie, they use the phrase "two scared little boys."

Travis Shelton 2/17/26 Travis Shelton 2/17/26

The Best Version of Ourselves

Notice how we rarely compare ourselves to people at or below our level, with less experience, or in a context that's relevant to our journey?

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Fear as a Sidekick

Right on cue, the fear is creeping in. I knew it was coming, as it always comes right about now. And by "fear," I mean something that resembles absolute terror.

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10 Months For the Rest of Your Life

Imagine this. You're 27, newly married, and recently purchased your first house. Up until now, your entire adult life has been somewhat shadowed by the consumer debt hanging above you: student loans and vehicles.

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Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But….

There are two groups of people in the world. The first, which is the vast majority, believes money 100% makes us happy. The second, a small minority, believes money cannot make us happy. What's the truth? Both are right and both are wrong, kinda.

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The Little Things Are the Big Things

Despite being a huge Sammy Sosa fan, he always drove me nuts. He wanted to hit a home run on every pitch.

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No Right Time

"This isn't the right time." What do you mean this isn't the right time?!?! You are broke, miserable, and relationally hanging on by a thread. Doesn't this time seem as good as any?

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Back Against The Wall

No, I'm not a big fan of having my back against the wall. It sucks. It sucks on a macro level, and it sucks on a micro level. However, there's no better way to figure something out than to have no other options.

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Respecting Lanes

Enter my young friend. Despite being half my age, she has a wealth of knowledge in a lane where I desperately need help.

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E

I used to aggressively pursue balance, but eventually, after years and years of failure, I realized balance is a myth.

Travis Shelton 1/21/26 Travis Shelton 1/21/26

Like an Oncoming Freight Train

I celebrate my kids' failure!?!? Yes, correct; it’s fantastic!

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The Endless Pursuit of Better

However, it's clear we've carved out some level of success. If that's true, "why rock the boat?" as my friend so bluntly inquired?

Travis Shelton 1/18/26 Travis Shelton 1/18/26

Scared of the Medicine

See the irony in that? We regularly accept a 0% chance of success in xyz goal because not even trying feels better than trying and failing.

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Blind Spots, In Action

These blind spots are so very real. They aren't just costing us dollars and cents; they are costing us our freedom, our dreams, our callings, and our meaning.

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Massive Blind Spots

How can we all watch the exact same video footage and reach polar-opposite verdicts? Because we humans ultimately see what we want to see.

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