by Brendan Barca | Dec 22, 2016 | Personal Development
“Don’t count on motivation, count on discipline” – Jocko Willink (Ex-Navy SEAL) Finding motivation is the easy part. We’re motivated all the time. We’re motivated to study for an important test, to aim for a promotion at work and to slim down before...
by Brendan Barca | Dec 16, 2016 | Personal Development
“The most successful people lead the most uncomfortable lives.” – Unknown During most of my life I lived within the cozy confines of my “comfort zone.” I hung out with the same circle of friends and traveled to familiar vacation spots. I was cautious when it came to...
by Brendan Barca | Dec 2, 2016 | Millennial Musings
This past weekend, after a day of exploring Chicago, I found myself at a hip underground lounge called the Punch House. I sat at the bar alone, as I often do, enjoying a cocktail and the mellowed electronic music. The lounge was lit with an orange hue, had...
by Brendan Barca | Nov 10, 2016 | Personal Development
I’m not good enough. I have nothing to offer. It’s all been done before. Self-doubt. What if I fail? What if I mess up? What if people see me struggle? Fear. I’m too tired. I’ll do it tomorrow. It can wait. Deferment. Maybe I’ll go left. Maybe I’ll go right. Maybe I...
by Brendan Barca | Nov 2, 2016 | Essentials, Personal Development
The majority of people shy away from the BIG questions in life due to fear. Questions like: Who on this planet was I brought here to serve? What life do I actually want for myself? What is my true calling? People avoid these questions because they’re intimidating and...