#49 - 01/9/2026 From Discipline to Meaning: The Next Chapter For years, I’ve challenged myself with a simple but unsettling question: What should I be doing with my life? On paper, things look solid. Over the last six years, I’ve lived with more discipline than at any point since my military days. Financially, physically, professionally—I’ve stayed focused. I’ve set goals, executed plans, and built systems that work. Retirement is no longer a vague idea; it’s a clear north star. And yet, beneath all of that progress, there’s been a quiet, persistent feeling that something is missing. Not failure. Not regret. Just… absence. The Strange Feeling of “Enough” Not Being Enough This is a strange place to be. Discipline teaches you to measure progress—numbers, milestones, checklists. When you hit those targets, you expect satisfaction to follow. But for many of us in our late 50s and beyond, it doesn’t arrive the way we thought it would. I’ve noticed something else, too. When I was young...
The 13 Success Principles of It’s Worth Your Wage - Action Plan A 13-Week Action Plan for Growth, Confidence, and Momentum We all want to move forward, but the hardest part is knowing where to start . That’s why I created this 13-week plan, broken into 5 actionable steps per week — a simple, practical rhythm you can follow each day to build momentum. Each principle is designed to guide you from where you are today to the growth you want tomorrow . By focusing on one principle per week, and completing 5 steps a day, you’ll develop habits that compound into real progress — in work, life, and personal growth. Whether you follow the plan for the full 13 weeks or pick the principles that resonate most, the key is consistency. Small, daily actions add up to big results. #48 09/10/2025 📑 Table of Contents Part I: Foundation Start Where You Are Use All Resources Around You Part II: Growth and Development 3. Seek Ignored Opportunities 4. Build the Model Then Pitch Part III...