The Reason I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
Excel & Compel exists for one reason: To document the process of rebuilding myself and share what I learn along the way. Over the last […]
Articles by Uncle Blayde
The Tiny Word That Completely Changed the Way I Think
There was a time when I was really bad at speaking. I don’t mean I couldn’t form sentences. I mean I didn’t know how to […]
The Most Useful Belief I’ve Ever Adopted
If I had to keep only one belief for the rest of my life, this would be it. I’ve decided to see myself as lucky. […]
Click Here If You Are Suffering
Before I committed my life to Excel & Compel, I was lost. Not lost in a poetic, finding-myself kind of way—but lost in the way […]
The Secret Nobody’s Selling You: Why Results Take So Long
I was 23 when I wrote in my journal: “I’m going to be a millionaire by 30.” I’d just finished watching The Secret—that feel-good documentary […]
I Wanted to Become a Writer. So I Moved to Mexico.
I was 22 when I discovered my purpose in life: I wanted to become a writer. The moment I found out you could actually make […]
How to Beat the Robots
A few years back, I was sitting in a café in Mexico—a country I’d moved to by choice in 2016—when I got a message from […]
The 35-Minute Workout That Finally Made Me Consistent
If you hate going to the gym and struggle to stay consistent, I genuinely feel you. And here’s the thing: I love the gym. I’ve […]
I Quit Living a “Normal” Life 13 Years Ago. Here’s What Happened.
There was a time when I dreaded Mondays. Back then, all I wanted to do was party, play Call of Duty, and meet girls. So […]
How To Take A Day Off Like A Pro
I love to work. There’s almost nothing that makes me happier than doing things that move me closer to where I want to go. To […]