But it didn't start that way...

AT AGE 23, MY MISSION WAS TO GET HIGH AND STAY HIGH

As an addict, I spent every waking hour doing whatever it took to stay high, including stealing from my friends and family. Anything that didn't lead to a buzz was a buzzkill.

Anything that didn't feed my addiction was the enemy. I had to figure out how to turn every interaction and opportunity into a chance to get what I wanted.

Along the way, I had to lie every minute of every day to the people around me about what I was doing and who I'd become.

Michael in his past
Polaroid memory
Polaroid memory

MY ONLY OFFENSIVE WEAPON WAS LYING

—and I lied a lot. I lied about having a problem. I lied about stealing from my friends. I lied about having my drug use under control. I lied about my grades, my work, my relationships, and anything else that could have given me away.

All my energy was focused on trying to look put together on the outside while I knew I was falling apart inside. I was doing the opposite of being true to myself.

I was wearing a mask…

Michael's past

IN ORDER TO LIVE,
I HAD TO LIVE BY THESE
3 PRINCIPLES

Practice Rigorous Authenticity
Surrender The Outcome
Do Uncomfortable Work

I didn't know it then, but...

Michael's journey
Michael's journey
Michael's journey
Michael's achievements
Michael's achievements
Michael's achievements

THE 3 PRINCIPLES
CHANGED EVERYTHING

These principles not only helped me get clean but enabled me to live and thrive in work and life.

The 3 Principles helped me:

Get Promoted
Build a Business
Write a Book
Give a TEDx Talk
Start a Family

NOW I WANT TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU

As you read this, there are millions of addicts out there practicing the 3 Principles to save their lives. I am one of them.

My wish is for everyone to experience the amazing recovery process that comes when you Practice Rigorous Authenticity, Surrender the Outcome, and Do Uncomfortable Work.

And you don't have to be an addict. My mission is to teach you HOW to unlock the incredible competitive advantage of being your true self without fear, shame or regret so that you can thrive in your career, business AND relationships.

HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP

WATCH MY TEDX TALK

See the talk that's been viewed over 3.2 million times and discover the 3 principles.

READ MY BOOK

Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts - learn how to apply the 3 principles in your life.

LET'S CONNECT

Ready to bring the 3 principles to your organization? Let's talk.