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SH#T MY DOG TAUGHT ME

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  •  Is overthinking actually a superpower in disguise? 🤔🧠

    September 14, 2026

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie and I discuss how overthinking and a healthy dose of fear aren’t always negative—sometimes they protect you from bad decisions and keep you out of trouble! 💭🛡️ Has overthinking ever saved you from making a bad choice, or does it just stress you out? Let’s… →

  • When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Do You Believe Them the First Time? 🚪🚶‍♂️

    August 26, 2026

    In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric reflects on setting strict boundaries in friendships and relationships. Knowing when to exit can mean missing out on certain opportunities, but holding true to Maya Angelou’s famous advice—when people show you who they are, believe them—is a powerful rule to live by. Are you quick… →

Hungry for What? Why the Object of Your Drive Matters Just as Much as the Hustle Don’t Mind the Crumbs: Why You Have to Start Small Before Getting the Whole Meal What’s Your Metaphorical Protein? Identifying the Non-Negotiables That Fuel Your Life "For what am I hungry?" 🍽️ That question isn't static—our appetites in life change just like our food cravings. One day you might want pizza, the next day lobster, and another day just a simple bowl of cereal. Giving yourself permission to let your desires evolve is key to staying true to yourself. I always want to stay locked in and on the hunt, pulling so hard toward my goals that people are shocked by the drive 💪. But staying hungry also means staying humble. Whether in fitness or business, whenever I meet someone highly skilled, I don't assume I have all the answers—I compliment them and pick their brain. Ever open the fridge knowing you’re hungry, but nothing inside looks appealing? 🍕 Sometimes our life goals feel the exact same way. We know we want something next, but we struggle to pinpoint what it actually is.When you look around and don't see what you want, it’s time to sit down and write out your list before you go searching. We all want to stay hungry and driven, but do you actually know why you want what you're chasing? 🍰 Sometimes we go after goals just because someone else made it look good, or because we want our cake and to eat it too. Even Zack tries to claim everyone else's food in the house if he thinks he can get away with it! 🐶 I’m definitely guilty of loading my metaphorical plate with way too many things at once. 🍽️ We think piling our schedules high means we're ambitious, but taking on too much usually leads to burnout and wasted effort—just like going overboard at a buffet! Staying hungry means being strategic about what you actually have room to digest and execute well. Growing up, saying you were hungry didn’t mean you got to choose what was on your plate! 🍽️ If we didn't finish dinner, that exact same plate was waiting for us later—no snacks, no desserts, no negotiations. It taught us to value what was served rather than getting picky.
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