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As backed by the latest science, research, and my own personal experience.

1. Be grateful everyday. Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s lacking to what’s already good in your life. This re-trains the brain to see abundance. To do this, write down 3–5 things you’re grateful for every day. Be specific (“I’m grateful for my friend Sarah calling me today” instead of “I’m grateful for friends”).

2. Surround yourself with abundant thinkers. Mindsets are contagious. Being around people who think big and generously will naturally expand your worldview. So seek out mentors, peer groups, or communities that focus on hope, generosity, and growth instead of fear and competition.

3. Reframe limiting beliefs. Scarcity thinking is often rooted in subconscious beliefs like “There’s never enough” or “Success for others means less for me.” Instead, reframe any scarce thoughts like such as “I’ll never have enough clients” into positive ones like, “There are more than enough clients looking for what I offer.”

4. Give time, value, and compliments freely. Giving reinforces the belief that there’s plenty to go around. It’s a practical way to “prove” abundance to your subconscious. So offer your help, share knowledge, and give honest appreciation—without expecting immediate returns.

5. Visualize abundant winning. World-class athletes regularly do this, since visualization helps rewire neural pathways for optimism and opportunity. When comfronted with a challenge, spend 5–10 minutes visualizing your goals as already achieved. Imagine the feelings, details, and outcomes. See yourself overcoming your obstacles and incredibly the brain will follow.

Feeling bruised, battered, or beat down? That’s your brain and body waving a white flag. Chances are you’ve been pushing too hard for too long. Getting your groove back isn’t about cranking up the hustle—it’s about igniting your spark again in a way that actually lasts. Here’s what works, according to research and common sense: Continue reading…

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Hint: You have to do what the average person won’t.

Most people want to be “above average.” It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Better than middle grades. Faster than the herd. A little smarter, healthier, wealthier, and maybe even more likable.

But here’s the rub—very few people are actually willing to do what it takes. Why? Because standing out requires doing things the average person often skips. Not because they’re incapable, but because they’re distracted, tired, or content with just getting by.

The truth is… average is crowded. It’s busy hitting snooze, running late, winging it, avoiding hard conversations, scrolling aimlessly, and skipping the gym. If you want to rise above that—without burning out or becoming an unbearable overachiever—you’ll need to zig where most zag.

Here’s what above-average people consistently do to set themselves apart. Continue reading…

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1. Class is in session: With 1.5 million international students studying here every year, the U.S. is the world’s #1 campus. No other country even comes close.
2. Basically a continent: America is the third-largest country on Earth. It’s nearly the same size as all of Europe—just with way more interstate highways and fewer castles.
3. Olympic flex: No country has racked up more Olympic medals than the U.S. Ever. We don’t just play sports—we collect hardware.
4. Money talks: The U.S. has been the world’s largest economy for over 150 years. That’s one and a half centuries of chart-topping GDP swagger.
5. Tourist magnet: Roughly 80 million visitors a year can’t be wrong. The U.S. ranks third in global tourism behind France and Spain—and we’ve got pretty good croissant game.
6. Biggest office ever: The Pentagon isn’t just the nerve center of the U.S. military—it’s the largest office building in the world, with a mind-boggling 6.5 million square feet of space.

Happy birthday, America!