I often return to this coffee shop. At first glance, it might seem like nostalgia or routine, but the truth runs deeper. The first time I sat here, I bought my coffee with one of my last few dollars. I wasn’t just broke financially... I was broken mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This place wasn’t just... Continue Reading →
There comes a point in every man's life when he looks around and asks, "Is this all there is?" Maybe you’ve built a business, stacked some cash, gotten the house, the car, the watch. Or maybe you're still grinding, still chasing, still looking for that thing that will finally make you feel like you’ve made it.... Continue Reading →
A year ago, my body completely fell apart, and I had no idea why. I lost nearly 20lbs of muscle and replaced it with fat. My joints stiffened, my sleep was wrecked, and my brain was in a fog so thick I could barely function. My memory was shot, my heart nearly gave out (mini heart attack in my car), and I could barely breathe through... Continue Reading →
Life is a series of choices, but too often, people drift through it without realizing they have the power to shape their own paths. Many wake up each day on autopilot, reacting to circumstances rather than intentionally designing their lives. To truly live with purpose, fulfillment, and success, one must make a conscious decision to... Continue Reading →
Why Men in Their Late 30s and 40s Feel Like Their Time is Over An Essay By Adam Niall There comes a moment when a man (myself included) looks in the mirror and feels something shift. Maybe it happens at 36 like me, maybe at 42, but eventually, it comes. The fire that once burned... Continue Reading →
By: Adam Niall Alchemy, the ancient pursuit of transmuting base metals into gold, has long served as a metaphor for something far greater than physical transformation. It represents the evolution of the self—the journey of a man refining his raw potential, burning away impurities, and forging himself into the highest version of who he was meant... Continue Reading →
An Essay by Adam Niall Identity is one of, if not the most powerful force that shapes our lives. It gives us purpose, direction, and a sense of belonging. It’s the lens through which we view the world and ourselves. This identity can also be a double-edged sword. When we tie it to external achievements,... Continue Reading →
This essay took me 7 years to write but it is 36 years in the making... This past weekend I shared this essay with the men who came to my mens retreat in Sedona Arizona: True North. It was powerful, not just for the men, but for me. To share this message with the world... Continue Reading →
We’ve all had moments when life throws more at us than we feel we can handle. Deadlines pile up, family needs attention, work gets chaotic, and personal goals can seem like they’re slipping further out of reach. In times like these, having a resilient mindset is what helps us navigate the chaos, make clear decisions,... Continue Reading →
When I think about the 90s, I can’t help but feel like it was one of the best times to grow up. There was a simplicity to life that’s hard to find today. The internet was just beginning to take shape—no endless social media feeds, no constant notifications. Logging onto the internet back then felt... Continue Reading →
