I've been at Internship all day and had 4 awesome therapy sessions with clients. It's hard, taxing work, but it's rewarding and reminds me why I'm in the field. I was going to drive home, leaving at 5:45 pm (later than usual and it's an hour commute back), but I decided to stop by my school's library to finish an assignment due tomorrow night. When I knocked that out, I felt fatigued and tired since I haven't eaten yet, but I knew that once I ate I would clock out for the night. I debated putting my reading on hold (note: my weekly goal is to read 5 pages a day, at least 4/7 days of the week), and I've been struggling for weeks to actually attain my goal even though it's important to me. But I said "it's just 5 pages, and if I do it right now before I leave the library, I'll get it done and I can report to @Govind that I went the extra mile to crush it." It's such a minor win, but I thought I'd share it with you guys because I've made so many excuses about my reading but I'm hoping to meet my quota this time. Our Life Skool call yesterday helped me feel energized to really go for the gold. These goals are meant to keep me grounded and stay motivated, rain or shine, so I'm not going to let my tiredness stop me this time! (Even if that won't always be the case). Who's with me to set some goals and make our dreams come true!? Thank you Life Skool, What's a minor win that you guys have had this week?

Thank you to @Govind Nadathur and @Casey Kaufman for today's call. Love getting to hear how you do your high performance call with each other and how it works for you both. Also love how you do a nightly (daily) recap to share strengths & struggles - brilliant. @Mark Matthews has this hoodie I love that says "Honor the Struggle". So - In that vibe I'll share a struggle I've been working on (maybe others will do the same). My old default is staying up late (night owl) - and yet I've realized that I love getting up early (5 or 6am). When I do get up early, I have the best days. It's easier to get my morning routine in (Growth Day Journal + get outside and move). But...of course it's hard to get up early when I'd go to bed late (1 or 2am). It's an old/bad habit that doesn't serve me (like I don't want the day to end), even though my body is sending me all the cues that it's ready for sleep. The hack I've figured out...is to follow my wife to bed (usually 10pm) and then read (lights out no later than 11pm). Holy cow what a difference it makes (not just for me but also for my connection with my wife - awesome high quality time together). It also leads to even more awesome high quality conversations & connection in the mornings (those have been a gamechanger for our marriage). The trick for me is the same universal/1st principal of sticking to routines/rituals/inputs that work with consistency. I'm making progress (not perfect) and not judging myself when I miss. I just get back to what works (follow my wife to bed - so simple). Love the community @Mark Matthews & @Govind Nadathur are building here (amazing). Seth Godin defines culture (community) as 'people like us do things like this'. Who wants to share next? What are some struggles you're dealing with? P.S. Being vulnerable is a leadership quality I choose to embody.

This Sunday, 2/8 at 4:30 PM...get ready! We’re coming together to laugh, reflect, and challenge ourselves to become high performers for others — through real wins, real struggles, and real action. Special shoutout: @Warren Gibbons will be leading part of the session and sharing his perspective, so expect insight and good energy. He will be sharing with us an outstanding lesson on the importance of high performance TRACKING! We’re building the habit of showing up better for the people and world around us. If you have anyone that you think would LOVE this community call...send em' our way! Can't wait to see you all there -- join through the Skool Calendar or click this link: https://www.skool.com/live/sQMVrsT5yq7 P.S. How are your high performance meetings/conversations going? Casey and I can't wait for ours coming up! - Govind

What is going on incredible people?! Buckle up...get ready...for our FIRST group weekly call this Sunday at 4:30 P.M.! Join us here: https://www.skool.com/live/qWVRJcmjfyk Together, we will get to know each other, and get excited to grow together as part of this High Performance Community. This is a place where we are going to build close, strong and authentic relationships with high performers. We're going to become leaders in our lives, our careers, and pioneer the future! My friend Casey will be a speaker & sharing a POWERFUL practice & ritual of high performers use to accelerate their growth which you can adopt! Can't wait to meet you all. - Govind

Welcome to Life School with Dr. Mark Matthews (BETA). This is a practical, high-standards community for people who are ready to elevate how they live, work, and lead—so their influence becomes life-changing for themselves and the people around them. We believe leadership isn’t a title. It’s how you show up—consistently, under pressure, and in service of what matters. “Life School” exists because most people were never taught the skills that actually determine life outcomes: - how to build momentum - how to regulate emotions under stress - how to communicate powerfully - how to hold standards when motivation fades - how to lead with integrity in real relationships and real work What You’ll Build Here Inside the group you’ll get frameworks, prompts, and implementation guidance to develop: - Personal Leadership — discipline, identity, emotional self-mastery, confidence - Relational Influence — communication, boundaries, trust, presence - Meaningful Impact — purpose, contribution, service, legacy The Approach I’m Dr. Mark Matthews, PhD, a Certified High Performance Coach. My approach blends practical psychology with high performance—turning insight into action you can apply immediately, without hype, perfectionism, or burnout culture. BETA Details This is a BETA group. The first members are the founding circle. You’ll get early access to the core frameworks as they’re built—and you’ll help shape what we create together. Start Here Introduce yourself with: 1. Where are you located? 2. What area of your life most needs a “reset” right now? 3. Where do you want to create life-changing influence in the next 90 days? 4. What support would help you most?