Hey Reader, “The quality of your life is based on the quality of your relationships.” That line hit me fkn hard this week. One of our Confidence on Camera challenge members, Thomas, mentioned it in his day 2 video submission, and it took me straight back to early college when social anxiety ran my life. Overthinking every word. Wondering how I looked. Needing shots of fireball just to calm the nerves. It may have helped in the moment (if I didn't black out), but it definitely prevented me...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Talking to a camera can feel awkward as hell. What do I say? How do I look? What will people think about me? These thoughts can mess with your flow and make you lose your authenticity. At least that was my biggest challenge when I started on YouTube, overthinking everything instead of just showing up. But if you’ve got something to say, a brand or business to build, and you’re done helping someone else chase their dream… this is a problem worth overcoming. Opportunities show up...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, How easy is it for you to push important things off? Resistance can easily make the task feel impossible, and suddenly distractions feel “urgent,” like you have no other option. But how often do you finally do the thing… only to realize it wasn’t as bad as you made it out to be? In college, I dreaded accounting. I dreaded every last drop of those 5 classes I had to take. Once I finished the final class, I realized I actually enjoyed accounting, and looking back I realized I made...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When life feels like it’s constantly demanding your attention, it’s easy to feel behind. Even sleeping with my phone in the restroom, it still feels like my phone begs for me to check it the moment I wake up. I can literally feel my impulses pulling me to "just tap and see." What if we have ourselves a pleasant surprise? Hardly ever works that way lol. Without fail, I immediately feel scrambled and have the urge to hurry myself into work mode. I see two roadblocks causing this:...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, How many times have you put yourself out there but let the results prevent you from taking the next step? We’re about 3 weeks in with Dreamflow Lounge (online community I’m building) and I’d be lying if I said it hasn't brought up some uncomfortable, familiar feelings from the past. In 2021-22, I launched my first cohort + community. It was my first time putting myself out there with a digital product/service and I obsessed over bringing this thing to life. I immediately started...
12 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, If imposter syndrome has ever stopped you from putting yourself out there, I have great news… Everyone and their mother feels like an imposter… do it anyway. I’ve chatted with several people (who I’d consider experts in their field) that say they still feel like an imposter most the time. It’s a natural byproduct of growth, and the fact that you feel it is a good thing. But letting it get in your way? That’s where the problem sneaks in. For years I let imposter syndrome stop me...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to dating. I learned this the hard way after getting dumped in Sept. 2023. Prior to that 4.5 year relationship, I hardly had any experience dating multiple women, which left me empty-handed approaching the single life in Austin, Texas. I learned a lot... explored different options, fumbled a few bags, and even got catfished. That one was crazy lol. Choosing a platform for your brand + content is no different. Each has its perks/flaws...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You wanna know the biggest lie about personal branding? That your brand will grow if you follow the right strategy, post at the perfect time, or add more flashy edits to your videos... The truth? Your brand is shaped more by how you live offline than what you post online. When you’re aligned in real life, that energy shows up the second you press record. When you’re insecure or stuck, that shows up too… if you even press record at all. Ask yourself: What do I need to stop doing?...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, How many times have you met someone new and cringed when they immediately ask what you do for work? Like damn... can we get to know each other first? I was on a coaching call recently when a client asked: "Do I need to pick one thing and stick to it?" He was referring to his content strategy and I’ve wrestled with that question myself. But here’s the mindset shift that changed everything for me: Your personal brand is your opportunity to share multiple interests. How many popular...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read