by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 21, 2026 | Book Summaries, Personal Improvement
I became aware of this book via a recommendation by Peter Attia, physician, popular podcaster, and author of the compelling book Outlive. The central message of The Comfort Crisis (subtitled Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self) is that when...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 18, 2026 | Personal Improvement
Most people like to see themselves as open to learning. However, when the chance for developmental coaching comes up, especially from someone outside their organization— resistance often appears. It’s rarely about logistics or scheduling; more often, the true barriers...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 14, 2026 | Personal Improvement
We often pride ourselves on being logical, rational thinkers. We gather the facts, weigh the options, and make well-reasoned decisions. Yet despite this, we see a curious and persistent phenomenon: people—intelligent, experienced, thoughtful people—repeatedly making...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 16, 2026 | Personal Improvement
Some of you may be quite familiar with the concept of emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ) while others of you may have heard the terms but know little about them. Regardless of your level of knowledge or experience with emotional intelligence,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 11, 2025 | Personal Improvement
Let’s look at a trust. Trust can be defined as a belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. How do you define trust? Think for a moment and answer this question: What does trust mean to you? At the heart of any professional...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 21, 2025 | Personal Improvement
In school we were asked to answer questions and take tests. Typically, there were right and wrong answers, passing and failing grades. Because we’re a product of our past experiences, we took this same framework into our adult experiences. We have goals and we...
