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How to Lead a Happier Life

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How to Lead a Happier Life

Something most people do is pursue happiness. For many of us, being happy is the ultimate goal of life, and we want to find this in our careers, family, and friends.

But I believe that pursuing happiness is precisely the problem with being happy. We treat happiness like some distant destination we have to reach. So in this post, I’m going to share six tools for you to be happy right now.

Are you asking yourself the right question?

Are you asking yourself the right question?

If you ask lousy questions, you will get lousy answers. This is why I wrote my second book, What’s Going Well?.

The benefits of asking yourself, “What’s Going Well?” are too numerous to list here. The question and the practice gets you to focus on the positive things in your life even the things and people that you may be taking for granted.


Create a Compelling Bamboo Vision

Create a Compelling Bamboo Vision

This time of the year (January) is often associated with setting new goals and resolutions for the coming year. But what about five, ten, or twenty years from now? Most giant timber bamboo takes five years to grow 90 feet in 60 days. So like timber bamboo, we must create a vision for what we want our bamboo to look like long term.

To Succeed in the ‘Relationship Age,’ Model the Behavior of this Creature

To Succeed in the ‘Relationship Age,’ Model the Behavior of this Creature

Many people say we’re in the “information age,” but I believe we’re in the “relationship age.” Relationships are key to everything we do, and it’s a critical component to our success. Bamboo Farmers have a strong Bamboo Circle made up of people who support the watering process.

Cody Goldberg on Play, Finding Inspiration from Challenging Times, and Passion Projects

Cody Goldberg on Play, Finding Inspiration from Challenging Times, and Passion Projects

In this episode of the Water the Bamboo podcast, you’ll hear from Cody Goldberg, founder and Executive Director of Harper’s Playground about why he encourages play and what led him to start the non-profit organization, Harper’s Playground.

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Why You Should Focus on the Watering, Not the Bamboo

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Why You Should Focus on the Watering, Not the Bamboo

People love the idea of Water the Bamboo. It’s a great metaphor and mantra. I’ve used it myself, as have many others. But one thing people get wrong is that they focus on the bamboo. They want the results of the bamboo growth, not realizing it’s the watering that makes the magic happen.

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10 Ways Bamboo Farmers Water Persistently

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10 Ways Bamboo Farmers Water Persistently

I’ve met many successful Bamboo Farmers throughout my life, many of which I interviewed on my podcast. What makes them so successful compared to someone who might not have the same level of success is that Bamboo Farmers water persistently.

Liam St. John on Passion, Perseverance, and Risk-Taking

Liam St. John on Passion, Perseverance, and Risk-Taking

Liam St. John auditioned for The Voice seven times before finally being invited to the live blind audition, where both Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani gave Liam an opportunity to move on. The difference? Liam found his voice among his passion for making music.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Liam’s passion and perseverance for music and how he continued to Water the Bamboo even when it wasn’t visibly growing.

Orlando Williams on Starting, Pivoting Careers, and Overcoming Tragedy

Orlando Williams on Starting, Pivoting Careers, and Overcoming Tragedy

In this incredible Water the Bamboo story, you’ll hear from Orlando Williams about his pivot from professional athlete to business owner, why he’s so intentional about everything he does, and why he encourages people to get started.