goals – Brian Fretwell

Removing Uncertainty

Uncertainty is painful. When trying to reach a goal, or pursue a specific strategy, uncertainty can make us hesitate, fill us with doubt, and kill our efficiency. We all want more certainty, but we are lead to believe certainty is just something confident people have, something we need other people to provide, or simply un-available. […]

by Brian Fretwell

Goals Aren’t That Important

It’s not that big of a deal. We set goals like throwing out a life preserver into a river. Like the last hope for our lives, if we don’t catch it then who knows what will happen. I’m going to run this race, win this match, make this money, get the prize, win the day…If […]

by Brian Fretwell

I TOLD YOU SO

by Brian Fretwell

Kilmer – Pursuing Direct Experience (Interview and Podcast)

When Doctors, CEOs, and very wealthy people come up to a person and say “I want your life!” the first question a person might ask is, what the heck does that person do? When you figure out the person is both a Sailboat Captain and a writer the real question is, how the hell does […]

by Brian Fretwell

Sacrifice

We are all going to have to sacrifice at one point. We are all going to experience pain, loss and setbacks. The question isn’t, how do we avoid sacrifice? Because it’s likely never going to go away. The question is, what will make it worth it? What dream is worth realizing, what risk is worth […]