Achieving our full potential isn’t about “changing” who we are, it’s about “uncovering” our Authentic Selves.

Summary: Achieving our full potential isn’t about “changing” who we are, it’s about “uncovering” our Authentic Selves by burning off the parts of us we don’t need.

Left: 275lbs, 49% Body Fat, Right: 160lb, 8% Body Fat (+ excess skin)

When people see stories of transformation, be it in personal health, relational health, or business success, the first question they ask is “what did you DO to make this happen?”.

I usually answer this by telling people all the activities I ADDED to make this a reality, be it the gratitude ritual, meditation, cardio, lifting, life planning, business planning, adding services, learning love languages, etc.

As I’ve explored philosophy, psychology, business, and physiology I’ve realized this: Adding activity is helpful, but self-actualization is mainly a reductive process.

The weight came off because I stopped/reduced comfort eating, carbs, dairy, nuts, etc.

In business we stopped offering so many technologies, hiring quickly, and making…