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Leonardo da Vinci’s genius came not from focusing on a single discipline, but by mastering diverse fields and understanding their interconnectedness. His study of anatomy didn’t just make his art lifelike—it fueled his engineering and military innovations. In today’s world, the same principle applies: by integrating mastery of body, balance, being, and business, we unlock automaticity, allowing us to achieve higher levels of success with less effort. This blog explores how modern executives can apply Da Vinci’s approach to compounding returns across all aspects of life.

This weekend, I had the profound honor of swimming alongside some of our county's finest—Navy SEALs, Olympic and professional athletes, and other patriots—at the NYC Navy SEAL Swim. This remarkable event, a 3.5-mile swim in the Hudson River followed by a flag run and three grueling honor workouts...

  In contemplating the question "What am I here for?" inspired by Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life, we're reminded that our purpose is multifaceted, encompassing worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. This framework isn't just a spiritual guide but a powerful lens through...

The concept of willpower, as explored in Roy Baumeister's book, provides a powerful metaphor for our daily lives. We each start the day with a finite amount of willpower—a "Willpower Reserve"—that we draw from throughout the day. Much like managing a financial portfolio, how we allocate this prec...

As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, both personal and professional, I've been pondering the concept of natural efficiency. It's a principle beautifully exemplified by something as simple and unassuming as a sweet potato. This humble vegetable, often overlooked, is a marvel of nutr...

In our journey through life and business, the conversations we engage in often reflect the depth of our thinking and the breadth of our aspirations. There's a popular adage that says, "Small minds talk about people, average minds talk about events, and great minds talk about ideas." This week's r...

When Roman soldiers crossed the Rubicon, a small river in northeastern Italy, they transitioned from the life of a soldier to that of a citizen. This symbolic crossing marked a profound shift in responsibilities and duties—from defending and expanding the empire to serving and upholding the repub...