The “Screw It” Spiral: Stop Letting a Bad Day Ruin your Progress

I started back on my marathon/iron man fitness journey last October. Before that, I was in what I would call a screw-it spiral. A screw it spiral is a behavior loop that starts when you slip-up or miss a habit and it cascades into quitting a goal or falling

Meet the Lamborghini Fenomeno — a $3.5 million V-12 masterpiece unveiled just two days ago at The Quail. It’s not only stunning; it’s the most powerful Lamborghini ever built.

This bull reminds me of three truths:

Odds now near 92%

 Rate-cut momentum is real—and bonds are cheering, too

Stocks popped on the tame inflation print, and bond investors got good news as well: cooler data strengthens the case for easier policy. Futures now put the odds of a September Fed cut in the ~90% range (up from the mid-80s a day earlier and ~57% a month ago)—a big sentiment shift that’s helping Treasury prices across the curve. 

Most IPOs stay on Wall Street. This one could land right on your sales floor.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the financing backbone for the majority of U.S. home loans. If their structure, capital, or pricing changes, it ripples directly into buyers’ monthly payments — and from there into your sales velocity.

I am an achiever at heart. I measure progress and focus on my results. This habit serves me well but always comes with weight. I came across this post and it was a huge reminder.

Focus on the work. Show up. Let go.

Earlier this week, I stumbled across an old note I’d written after reading the book ”What’s In It for Them” by Joe Polish.

The Note Read:

“Audit your relationships the way you audit your goals.”

I saw this post and thought it was hilariously true — not just for your 401k or the current market, but for life too. Zooming in causes things to seem distorted, zooming out gives you clarity. Every time I find myself stuck, frustrated, or convinced there is no way forward, it’s almost always because I’m too zoomed in. I’m staring at one detail, or one obstacle — and missing the broader view.

I came across this Popovich philosophy and it really resonated with me. For those of you living in a challenging time, feeling discouraged about a goal or have been trying to break through something… This is the way.

If you walk through the Spurs players’ area toward the locker room, there is a large sign and quote titled boldly, “Pound the Rock”

"Happiness ≥ Your perception of the events of your life – your expectations of how life should behave." Mo Gawdat

That line might sound a little weird at first—but it’s pretty smart if you think about it. Try working the equation backwards to get to happy.  (Unfair hint: zero expectations of how life should behave + a positive perception of events = happy.)

The first quarter of the year is like the opening chapter of a book—it sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’ve been crushing your goals in Q1, you’re on the right path. But if you’ve felt stuck, scattered, or behind, now’s the time to course-correct before the momentum of inaction takes over.

Some of our greatest strengths can also be our biggest challenges. For me, I’ve always been deeply motivated by the fear of “running out” or “not having enough”. In many ways, it’s been a huge gift in my life.

I have a friend that is really struggling with a difficult challenge in their life.  It is hard for them to see past it and it’s really dragging them down.  I saw this quote and it really resonated with me for their situation. Its all in how we see our current situation. 

Our lives are filled with battles—battles that cause pain, create confusion, and are caused by the enemy.

Our body responds to these attacks and battles the same way as if we were at war. When someone close to us dies, when we feel rejected, or even when we face relational challenges or financial concerns, our body triggers the same response. 

We all see the world and situations through our own unique lens, shaped by our experiences, emotions, and beliefs. We often view our own behavior more favorably, giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt. We excuse our missteps, rationalizing them with good intentions—yet we judge others’ actions more harshly, filtering them through bias and assumption.

Did you know that the second Friday in January is called National Quitters Day? It’s earned that name because, by then, most people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. The gym memberships stop being used, the self motivation disappears, and the commitments we swore would change our lives fade away to busy days and personal distractions.

As we stand as the edge a new year, I wanted to connect one more thought to help start the year off right. As I mentioned before I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. They usually fizzle out by February because they depend on willpower and motivation.

“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” Robin Sharma

By the end of a whirlwind year, it’s easy to lose track of where the last 365 days went. Most of us are so busy running to the next meeting or dealing with the next crisis that we rarely stop to ask, Am I living a life I truly want? 

Mortgage Rates Spike as Debt Costs Soar: Is the Fed Losing Control?

This is Fed week, and it comes with high stakes as inflation, labor market data, and soaring government debt costs dominate the headlines. Here's what you need to know about the shifting economic landscape and what it means for the Federal Reserve's next moves.

It’s been four years since I first started writing these weekly reflections. What began during a challenging time—a way to uplift and connect with my leadership team through the uncertainty of the pandemic—has grown into something bigger.

This is a critical week for the labor market, marking the last batch of data before the Federal Reserve’s pivotal December 18th meeting. Here’s what you need to know about the economic backdrop, inflation pressures, and fresh optimism last week in the bond market creating a slight drop in interest rates.