Reader, This email is a bit raw, I'm not gonna lie. A few weeks ago, I started getting sick. I was lethargic, my recovery and HRV was down, without explanation. Then the fevers kicked in - 9 straight days curled up in a ball on the couch. Oscilating from freezing cold, to sweating through my clothes and bed. My wife, who's a doctor was very worried - "this is not normal." 3 blood tests revealed spiked liver and kidney enzymes. Tested negative for all viral and tick born disease. Then I got...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Change is happening NOW. And we have to take control of our futures. Check out my latest breakdown of the World Economic Forum jobs report and what you can do about the impending disruption Light that 🔥, Mike Sponsored by: Brain.fm Transform Your Focus With Brain.fm We know you’re always on the hunt for tools that genuinely improve your life—which is why we're excited to introduce you to Brain.fm's groundbreaking focus music. Brain.fm’s patented audio technology was recently validated...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, What would you feel if you opened your bank account and saw this: Now, if this came from some stupid "passive income" hack it might feel great right away, but then it would be rather meh. But if you're like me, and you knew those deposits came from something you created in the world - that you poured your blood, sweat and tears into - and you KNEW without a shred of a doubt that it was making a real impact every single time you got a sale - well, my friend, let me tell you what it...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, The first day in my corporate job I walked into a room of 100 people and felt so small. MBA's, pHD's, VC's and wicked smart software engineers filled the room. What was I doing there? I felt that way because I had not defined (what Warren Buffet famously coined) my Circle Of Competence. Check out this quick 8 minute video to see how and why the COC is the foundation of everything. Light that 🔥, Mike P.S. If this resonated, I help successful professionals break their corporate...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Good morning Reader, You've probably heard a lot about burnout, but it's not what you think it is. Burnout isn't a simple state of exhaustion. It's a complex syndrome that manifests across multiple dimensions. It's actually categorized as a syndrome by the World Health Organization. Here's how I define it: Burnout is a progressive deterioration of human ability occurring from chronic stress and mis-alignment. Here's how it can manifest: Physical Collapse Stress-induced illness Chronic fatigue...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, We are conditioned for business. Constantly going, always 'on'. Proving we are up to the task. The reality is most things we do, just shouldn't be done at all. Here's the truth: Being busy isn't a badge of honor. It's sophisticated servitude dressed up as achievement. Every "quick check" of email... Every "this meeting could have been an email" moment... Every "I'll sleep when I'm dead" decision... They're all withdrawals from your life's most precious bank account: your energy and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Every corporate leader I talk to has the same fear: "Will I have enough to retire?" Here's the dirty secret about traditional retirement planning that your financial advisor won't tell you: Even with $1M saved, you're looking at living off $40k/year. That's why I built a $50k/month business while still leading innovation at a Fortune 300 company. Not because I'm special - because I followed a simple playbook that ANY corporate professional can replicate. Here's exactly how: START...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Old me wanted to work super hard, sacrifice, make a ton of money, sock it away and retire as quickly as I could. Then a friend's dad passed away right before retirement and that made me reconsider - hard. So many of us are either 1) not financially ready to retire, or 2) want to stay engaged and productive in some capacity. The idea of laying on a beach wasting our "golden years" doesn't exist anymore. If you've had that feeling for a while, watch this now. If the video hits, forward...
4 months ago • 1 min read
I’ve been fired from a corporate job. These 5 subtle signs told me it was coming (even though I was a top performer): Sign 1: “Restructuring” becomes the new buzzword You start hearing whispers about “realignment” and “voluntary packages.” Here’s the truth: By the time these words hit your ears, the wheels are already spinning. Don’t wait for the official email. Sponsored by: Superhuman AI Find out why 1M+ professionals read Superhuman AI daily. AI won't take over the world. People who know...
4 months ago • 2 min read