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Over the past twenty years, I’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people understand themselves through four personality styles I call the Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl. When I examine these four fundamental money behaviors—earning, spending, giving, and saving—I see...

We’ve all heard the advice: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s a nice sentiment, but it’s only half right. If you want to love your work, you need more than passion. You need to align your career with your personality style. The Real...

Every January, millions of people set ambitious New Year’s resolutions. Then, a few weeks later, they watch them quietly fade away. Your personality influences how you dream, plan, and follow through on those resolutions. Understanding your style helps you set goals...

We’ve all been told to “just be yourself.” It sounds simple until you try to define what yourself actually means. Are you the confident leader who takes charge when things get tough? The upbeat motivator who energizes the team? The thoughtful listener who makes people...

We’ve all encountered them. They dominate conversations and leave you emotionally drained. They are what we call the Too-Much People. These individuals don’t just express their personality; they turn it up to eleven. Their energy fills the room and leaves no space for...

There’s a long-standing myth in leadership that the best leaders are charismatic extroverts who command attention the moment they enter the room. But history may have something to say about that. Some of the most influential leaders in history, such as Abraham...

After teaching martial arts for nearly 30 years, I’ve learned firsthand that the difference between responding and reacting is about a second. That’s what martial arts teach you: an instant in time where you can choose your response. Enter the observing ego. This is...

A friend of mine recently passed away. Not suddenly, but gradually. Avoidably. He dismissed his symptoms, never saw a doctor, and waited until it was no longer possible to ignore the issue. By then, it was too late. It made me think: Why do smart, capable people avoid...

In a world of personality styles, which include confident, results-oriented Eagles, optimistic and motivational Parrots, supportive and caring Doves, and analytical, quality-focused Owls, I am often asked, “Which style makes the best leader?” I think they expect me to...

We like to believe we’re objective, that we perceive the world and respond with logic and clarity. But the truth is, we interpret everything through filters shaped by our gender, age, past experiences, and even our personality. As Anaïs Nin said, “We don’t see the...