Kevin O'Driscoll

Think and Grow Rich

Your learning should never stop! Successful persons, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge.   A major take away from this book (read it many many times) was the 14 emotions explained. Your 7 major positive emotions are: Desire Faith Love Sex Enthusiasm Romance Hope And your 7 negative emotions are: Fear Jealousy Hatred […]

EBITDA – Explained So Simply a Child Would Get It

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard the term EBITDA thrown around in meetings. It sounds technical. Complicated. Maybe even intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Let me explain it the same way I would to my daughter. EBITDA stands for: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. That’s a mouthful — but […]

Lessons from Naval Ravikant That Will Reset Your Mindset

Few modern thinkers blend wealth creation and inner peace quite like Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList and the inspiration behind The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. His ideas cut through noise. They’re simple. Clear. Practical. And if you sit with them long enough, they can completely reshape how you think about business, happiness, and life. Here […]

Progress Equals Happiness

Lately, I’ve been spending more time in the gym — and I’ve got to say, it genuinely makes me happy. You know what makes me even happier? Less smartphone time. I was talking with a few mentors recently about the “simple” things that dramatically improve how we feel — the small, repeatable habits that compound […]

Set Yourself Up for a Big Win: The Power of Clear Purpose

Last week, I shared a simple exercise to help you win the next day before it even starts: go to bed with intention. Not just a to-do list.Not just “I’ll see how I feel.”But a clear purpose for what matters most tomorrow. Because when you wake up with clarity, you wake up powerful. Here are […]

After 8pm:

 Why Every Diet Fails (and What Actually Works Instead) Ever notice how every diet works…Until about 8pm? The day goes well. You’re disciplined. You’re focused.And then night hits — cravings, scrolling, stress, and self-sabotage creep in. The truth? Evenings aren’t about willpower. They’re about preparation. Here’s a simple nightly routine that will help you go […]

Fulfillment

I came across a simple framework (credit to Simon Whatley) that stopped me in my tracks because of how clearly it explains the gap between wanting something and actually living it. A goal without a deadline is just a fantasy.Add a deadline, and it becomes an objective.Add a plan, and it turns into an intention.Pair […]

The 8/8/8 Rule: A Simple Framework for a Meaningful Life

Most of us don’t struggle because we lack motivation.We struggle because we don’t have a framework. Enter the 8/8/8 Rule — a simple way to think about how you use your time, your energy, and your life. Each day, assume two things: You’ll sleep for 8 hours You’ll be awake for 16 hours Now here’s […]

I Want You to End Up Wealthy

I don’t just want you to make money—I want you to keep it, grow it, and live well from it. Here are a few wealth truths that can completely change how you think about money and your future:   1. Most wealth isn’t earned—it’s accumulated. About 80% of real wealth comes from owning assets, not […]

The Real War

We’re told the real war is happening “out there.”. Republican vs. Democrat. Red state vs. blue state. But that’s not where the real battle is fought!   The real war is happening within you. It’s you vs. you. It’s your fear arguing for comfort while your purpose asks for courage. It’s your old story—the one […]