Have you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? Well, it turns out that there is some scientific evidence to back this up. Studies have shown that when we surround ourselves with positive people, we become happier, healthier and more fulfilled. In short, a …
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Why is clarity so important when you’re trying to create positive change and a better life for yourself? For starters, it allows you to better align yourself with your intention for every moment. And when you can do that, you can create massive momentum for yourself. Creating the life of your dreams is no small …
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If you’re anything like me, the word “intention” might make you cringe a little bit. It’s become one of those overused, trite terms in the self-help community that has lost a lot of its original meaning. But I’m here to tell you that intention is still relevant—and important—as ever. In fact, focusing on my intention …
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I’m telling you that one of my favorite things about staying in Upcountry Maui is going to bed and waking up with near perfect weather. What I mean specifically is it generally rains as we go to sleep and the rain wakes us up in the morning too. However, by the time we start getting …
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Depending on the type of person you are, you either think adventure or relaxing on the beach when talking about Hawaii. We like to do both. On day eight of our trip, we literally did nothing but stay at our cottage and play in the yard. We turned on the water hose and played for …
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Having an energetic two and a half year old daughter is fun, especially when she’s listening to me. However, I can really appreciate her rebellious side too (most of the time…haha!). Finding new places to go is always an adventure. Makena is learning how to ride her scooter better and better every day and because …
On day five of our Maui trip, we spent two days on the southwest shores of Maui in the beautiful town of Kihei. This town is the sunniest and driest place on the island, as it reportedly only gets about ten inches of rain per year. Interestingly enough, Kihei was not always called ‘Kihei.’ In …
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There is nothing more glorious than waking up in an amazing house in beautiful upcountry Maui. We went to bed with our windows partially opened, listening to the soothing sound of rain falling and woke up to a beautiful sunny day. And there is something about the aloha lifestyle that helps our daughter sleep so …
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Visiting Maui: Upcountry In August of 2017, Kari, Makena and I decided to pack our bags and head out for an adventure on the Hawaiian islands. We flew to the beautiful island of Maui, where we spent a few days eating delicious foods, exploring nature, learning about Hawaiian history, and swimming in crystal clear waters. …
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Does Taking Risks Pay Off? My wife. My daughter. My lifestyle. My trips. My experiences. My growth. I have all these things in my life because I took risks. If I really sit and think about how I went about creating certain things in my life, the one consistent theme is that I faced my …
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