Yesterday, we explored the idea of living a new, more intentional life. Today, let’s dig into the first concrete step to make it a reality.

What all does this require?

Getting up an hour earlier to create a “Miracle Morning,” the title of Hal Elrod’s terrific book.

Now what?

After committing to this change, how do we structure our mornings for maximum impact across key areas: physical, … continue reading

1: Eleanor Brown took out her journals and sighed.

“There were some good times,” she said, “but mostly these journals are filled with over fifty years of dreams that never came true.”

She confided this to  Diane Button, her end-of-life doula.

Eleanor was seventy-two years old. She had been journaling since she was 21.

She flipped through the pages, reading entries aloud, as Diane recalls in her powerful book … continue reading

1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.

Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something about myself or what we are working on at PCI.

This week, we’ve been examining the life of the great Stoic philosopher king, Marcus Aurelius.

“Marcus Aurelius managed to not be corrupted by power, managed to not be afraid … continue reading

The balance sheet is a key component of any business.

We also have a personal balance sheet.  Yes, this includes our cash in the bank and investments.  But these financial assets aren’t our only assets.  We also have our strengths, our passions, our personality, our skills, our experiences, and our memories.  

This week we are exploring the power of gratitude to increase our happiness and success.  Yesterday we examined the … continue reading

Getting up an hour earlier will change your life, says Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning.

That’s been my experience. No BS. Big thank you, Hal!

Let’s look at my current morning routine and the thinking behind it.

Step 1: Make my bed (5-minutes).  Start the day with a check mark – done!  (Thank you, Admiral McRaven!)

Step 2: Push-ups and sit-ups (5-minutes). The physical benefits are great but the … continue reading