The Power of Personal Rules

"You can't guilt a rule." - Sam Obitz   Life throws us a mix of opportunities and challenges; navigating it all can often feel overwhelming. As someone who’s spent years advising people on mental performance and personal development, I’ve learned that one of the most effective tools for managing both [...]

By |2026-03-20T15:34:08+00:00March 20, 2026|Mental Skills & Well Being|

The Voice in Your Head Isn’t You

If you’ve ever noticed that your day was going fine, and then one slight misstep caused an avalanche of internal criticism, you’re not alone. That voice in your head that tells you you’re not doing enough, not good enough, or that you’re somehow falling behind? That voice isn’t you. It’s [...]

By |2026-01-28T20:25:37+00:00September 30, 2025|Mental Skills & Well Being|

Slowing Down Is an Act of Clarity

We live in a culture that idolizes speed. Faster is framed as better. We glorify productivity hacks, multitasking, and constant acceleration. We scroll like our lives depend on it. We reply, reschedule, and react with twitch-speed urgency, often without realizing we’re doing it. But here’s a quiet truth I’ve come [...]

By |2026-01-28T20:26:27+00:00June 30, 2025|Mental Skills & Well Being|

Celebrity Worship is Making You Miserable

When we examine the lives of the people we follow on social media and celebrities, we create a fantastical view based on glamour and prestige rather than their reality. This leads to feelings of not being enough and deeply affects your self-esteem. It’s only natural that you suffer by comparison. [...]

By |2026-01-28T20:30:04+00:00August 29, 2024|Mental Skills & Well Being|

My Issue(s) with “Restorative” Work

  Master the art of living in balance and you'll never have to worry about restoring balance. - Sam Obitz Many of today’s wearable technology devices give readings and recommendations on how much "Restorative" work you need. The advice is usually based on algorithms that try to interpret your device's [...]

By |2026-01-28T20:30:25+00:00July 30, 2024|Mental Skills & Well Being|

Gratitude is a Choice

  Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty. - Doris Day As the quote above illustrates, we have more control over our mood than we realize. As you go about your daily life, do you come across more people expressing gratitude or more who are complaining about something? If you want [...]

By |2026-01-28T21:02:57+00:00November 24, 2022|Mental Skills & Well Being|

The Ghosting Epidemic

Ghosting is defined as the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone suddenly and without explanation by withdrawing from all communication. In short, Ghosting is the modern term for what was previously referred to as shunning. The main difference is that today you are not only shunned- but often [...]

By |2026-01-29T13:39:32+00:00April 29, 2022|Mental Skills & Well Being|

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

  Knowledge is something you possess. Wisdom is something you use. - Sam Obitz Many people make the mistake of equating knowledge with intelligence. Similarly, people often assume that if you get good grades or attend a prestigious school you must be smart. I agree that knowledge is a good [...]

By |2026-01-29T13:59:23+00:00November 3, 2021|Mental Skills & Well Being|
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