Please help us raise money for the John Whorton Memorial Fund. I’ll never forget the pinkish-purple haze of that autumn sunrise over the Kent State library when I decided to quit playing basketball at Kent State University. “Huff,” my teammate John Whorton said. “I gotta talk to you about something.” …

What I learned from love and relationships in 2022. — Every man (or partner) eventually shows and tells you who he is — for good or bad. Relationships reveal who we truly are. And my bet is you’ve probably learned a few tough relationship lessons in 2022 if you’re reading this. Maybe you didn’t see the signs. Or maybe you’re…

Part 1 of better failure from an NBA bench rider, investor, and startup founder — 6 Reasons You Need to Fail More Hey, it’s your NBA bench-riding startup founder, investor, and personal life growth Coach Huff. I’ve failed so many times in my personal and professional life I’ve lost count. Whether it’s startups, investing, or building a home with my partner, failure is a great place to start growing.

and why money, fame, and power don’t matter — 1. Take your shot: with the woman that makes you do a double-take. With the thing you feel most nervous to do. Quit the corporate job. Go travel the world. If you feel strongly about it, do it. We should listen to the “hell yeah” moments our gut shouts at us about. 2. Losing isn’t fun. But winning isn’t fun without knowing what losing feels like. You can’t try to take the big shot, or make a life change, or pick up and go because you are scared of losing. Winning takes constant small risks to put yourself out there day after…

And how it makes a more meaningful life. — Writing helps you be who you want. When does your writing or craft hurt or help the world? What if your words are taken out of context or misunderstood? When are writers screaming “GUN!” in a public place and hurting people without knowing it as they trample each other’s beliefs to get through the exit? This is…

These five ways to live an unhappy life come with a hard dose of tough love and compassion. 1. You’re way too good at practicing sadness. I’m super badass at being sad and doing nothing about it 20 percent of the time, which is exactly how you stop being unhappy, you take control of your behaviors to change…

If you want to win at your side hustle, you’ll need to pause, wonder, question, dream, and learn how to practice better. — 4 Reasons Why You Can’t Win at Your Side Hustle “No mirror ever became iron again; No bread ever became wheat; No ripened grape ever became sour fruit. Mature yourself and be secure from a change for the worse. Become the light.” — Rumi Unless you’re The Rock Dwayne Johnson, I’m pretty sure the eight billion people worldwide don’t know…

Personal growth isn’t a mystery, it’s common sense. There are days when you feel personal growth happening; when you hit all your to-do lists, your bank account slaps you a high five, and your relationships are thriving. But then there are days when you can’t see the forest through the…

First off, I’m not a doctor or psychologist, so if you need professional help, seek it. But I have struggled with anxiety most of my life. I know how hard, confusing, and debilitating it can be. And you might be American. German. Swedish. Mexican. Canadian. Regardless of where you live…