by Tim Parkins | Feb 23, 2025
The Hidden Forces Driving Your Life If someone followed you for a week, what would they say you value most? And – would they be right? For many people, there’s a gap between what they say they value and what their actions reflect. Not because they’re dishonest, but because they’ve never taken the time to consciously define their core values. They’re operating unconsciously. Without having clear values, it’s challenging to make decisions with confidence and clarity. This is dangerous! You can…
by Tim Parkins | Feb 16, 2025
Burned Out or Just Bored? How to Tell the Difference (And What to Do About It) You wake up feeling drained. Work feels like a slog. Every task seems pointless. You wonder: Am I burned out? Do I need a break? Or do I need a whole new career? Burnout is real, and it can sneak up on you if you’re not careful. I’ve been there. I once pushed myself so hard that I ended up in the hospital. My toxic relationship with work nearly broke me, and I didn’t even realize it was happening at the time. So I…
by Tim Parkins | Feb 9, 2025
The Art of Indulgence: What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Going All In As this newsletter goes out to you, the 2025 Super Bowl is about to start – and I’m pumped! Super Bowl Sunday is more than just a football game; it’s a cultural phenomenon. It’s loud, excessive, and completely over the top. The ads are bigger, the halftime show is flashier, and the food is, well, more indulgent than usual. And I love every bit of it! For one night, I let go of self-restraint completely. I eat too…
by Tim Parkins | Jan 30, 2025
Chasing Money? You’re Playing the Wrong Game Controversial idea: you don’t actually want more money. 🤯 You think you do. But you don’t. What you really want is what you believe money will give you. Security. Status. A sense of control over your life. The freedom to do what you want, when you want. But here’s the problem: most people chase money in ways that actually strip them of those things. Taking promotions they don’t want for bigger paychecks, trapping themselves in roles that drain…
by Tim Parkins | Jan 26, 2025
How To Build Your Career on a Rock-Solid Foundation If you’ve ever felt like work just isn’t working for you, you’re not alone. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report shows that over 50% of people are disengaged at work, and many feel trapped in roles that drain their energy rather than fuel their potential. For many people, work feels broken. It’s something you endure rather than enjoy. If you’re spending your weekdays longing for the weekend, you’re wishing your life away. And that’s…
