Hi Reader, Dr. Marty Seligman spent decades studying learned helplessness, depression, optimism, and happiness. One of the questions he became fascinated with was this: Why do some people go through incredibly difficult circumstances and shut down, while others go through equally difficult circumstances and somehow become stronger? His early research on learned helplessness showed something profound. When people repeatedly experience situations where they feel they have no control, no choice,...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, There’s something I say during private coaching sessions that has become very important to me. After someone makes breakthroughs in how they think, behave, or handle life, I say, “I’m very proud of you.” It's heartbreaking to hear so many people get quiet and reply, “Nobody’s ever said that to me before.”Grown, capable adults. People running companies, raising families, or holding everyone else together…never really feeling appreciated. Something else interesting is that the people...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Imagine feeling frustrated with life, not because everything is terrible. But because you deserve better and more, and the gap between where you are and where you want to be is feeling impossible to close. So you decide to disappear for a few days and book a crazy adventure that’s supposed to unlock your greatest potential. The big day arrives and you find yourself traveling deep into a forest for a retreat designed to help you break through whatever inner our outer resistance...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thursday, I told you about the hidden parking brake set in people’s brains. That invisible block that holds you back no matter how hard you press the gas. I’ve spent a long time trying to understand what actually creates those mental barriers to success, so that we can bust through them. Because here’s what never made sense to me: Why can two people have roughly the same intelligence, talent, ambition, and opportunity…yet one keeps moving forward while the other keeps getting...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been thinking about Chutes & Ladders lately. Remember that game we played as kids? You’d climb the ladders, getting closer and closer to the top… Then you’d land on a chute that hurls you back toward the bottom…often right when you’re about to win. :( Life can feel like that sometimes. You work hard. You climb. You finally start getting somewhere. And then… Chute!(That’s the PG version of what most of us say in those situations.) Back down, sometimes almost to the beginning....
30 days ago • 1 min read
[One Shift Away VIP Newsletter with Tim Shurr]Hi Reader, Are you responsible for everything that happens to you? Or, do you believe that destiny rules over your life? Or somewhere in between? I don’t claim to know the answer. However, I’ve observed that the beliefs we have about this do influence our well-being. For example, I’ve met some who’ve been led to believe that they have unconsciously attracted everything they’ve ever experienced into their lives because of karma, past lives, or deep...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
(Tim Shurr Newsletter) Hi Reader, Your mind is constantly trying to protect you. That sounds like a good thing, and it is. But there’s a problem. Your mind can become so focused on protecting you from what might happen that it creates stress about things that aren’t happening at all. A difficult conversation you haven’t had yet. A business problem that may never occur. A health concern you can’t control. A financial situation you’re afraid might get worse. A decision you’re worried you’ll...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Reader, We're starting in 15 minutes. 📍 Join here → Zoom link Grab something to drink, find a quiet spot, and come as you are. No need to have anything figured out beforehand — just show up. See you in a few minutes. This is going to be fun… :) Tim PS. There is no replay. It’s a live experience. Push away the stress of the day and come hang out for a bit. You’ll be glad you did.
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Just a quick note: Return to Peace is tonight from 6pm - 7pm EST, and I wanted to remind you to join us. If you've been putting off registering because "I'll do it later" — this is later. It's free, it's an hour, and it's live, which means if you want to protect your sanity and excel with peace, rather than pressure, now is the time to click the link and register. 📍 Register here → Zoom link A quick reminder of why this is worth an hour of your evening. Whatever you've been carrying...
2 months ago • 1 min read