A rookie response to Book of Serenity Case #1: The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat — I reach the bridge and see the line-up of birders, and know I’ve found the spot. The White Wagtail was reported a few days ago and we don’t expect it to stay long. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America says that the White Wagtail is “Uncommon…

And here’s how expert coaching can help you believe in yourself too. — Imagine taking 12 people—some who have never held the handlebars of a motorcycle, others who have been riding for years but need to get legally licensed—and in two days teaching them to drive what may be the most dangerous vehicle on the road using your own motorcycles (which you really…

A practical guide to getting your affairs in order, even if you don’t have or need a will or trust — Death is inevitable, but there are times when it seems more inevitable than others. It’s not pleasant to think about our own death, but doing so and planning for it can be a supremely loving act for those who are left behind. …

Clients need help to get to bed on time, wake up early, and get the high-quality sleep they need to be productive. — We all know that good sleep is a foundation for good work and good health. But a habit of getting sleep can’t be reduced to a single action: it’s a set of conditions, routines, and even attitudes. …

Clients sing the praises of this coach for getting them through big writing projects — There’s a saying, “Nobody wants a quarter-inch drill. What they really want is a quarter-inch hole.” The same might be said of habits—people don’t tend come to meditation, for example, simply because they want to meditate. They come because they want the benefits of meditation. Ryphna St-John’s success as a…

Taylor Harrison believes you can have an incredible life—and knows how to get you through the obstacles you don’t even see coming — Coach Taylor Harrison gets rave reviews from her clients for her ability to help them create a practice of focus that makes them successful, whether they need it for a passion project or for a full-time startup. I wanted to find out what makes her coaching so successful and enjoyed…

How the tale of a Pacific Coast bike trip inspired us to launch a new podcast to explore the mindset of taking on big challenges — What is it that makes some people undertake big challenges, while others seem to lack inspiration or a willingness to move past fear? That was a big topic of discussion a while back on the Better Publishing team. Brittany Jezouit, Coach Tony, Meredith Rodriguez, and I spent hours on this…

Below is your non-algorithmic list of everything new on Better Humans this week. This week includes lessons from earning a World Jiu-Jitsu Championship to reading between the lines on dating profiles. From smart habit building to stretching those muscles who resent all your time at your desk to getting a…