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Imagine this: You're sitting down with a cup of coffee, and across from you is a friend with all the wisdom, all the life hacks, and all the encouragement you need to level up your life. That's what we've got for you here. We want you to grow into the best version of yourself so you can face the Dragons lurking in your future. Start by building a personal development plan. Build it once, and it will guide you through the rest of your life.

Masculine Energy → Momentum
The Updated 2025 guide to turning drive into daily productivity Why pivot from “energy” to “execution”? Scroll through any men’s-development ... Read More

The Quiet Bargain: What It Actually Cost Me to Wake Up Early
Updated July 2025 I step off the muddy path, dew already soaking through the cloth of my martial arts shoes. ... Read More

Long-Term Goals: 44 Ideas + A Field Manual for Turning Vision into Reality
“If today’s actions don’t echo ten years from now, they’re just noise.” – notes from my Beijing consulting journal, 2009 ... Read More

Should I Get a Life Coach? A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Clarity and Growth
Looking at the cityscape of downtown Tianjin, I can’t help but think back to one of my clients from years ... Read More

Short-term goals shape long-term success.
Starbucks in Tianjin used to be the best place to come for quiet focus time in this city of 15 ... Read More

How to Find Yourself: A Guide to Self-Discovery
Life can feel like a winding road where you’re constantly changing directions, trying to figure out who you really are. ... Read More

163 Personal Goals Examples: Find a Goal to Aim At
Personal goals can guide your growth and keep life exciting, especially if you’re unsure what you want to do in ... Read More

Starting Monk Mode in 2025: Unlock Your Focus
Monk Mode in 2025 has never been more relevant. The average worker checks email 36 times per day, gets distracted ... Read More

The Monk Mode Commandments: Rules for Monk Mode Success
I’ve done a few periods of monk mode over the last few years, and every time I make massive progress ... Read More

Goals for 2025: Ideas to Make This Your Year
At Face Dragons, we don’t just set goals—we crush them! The new year is here, so let’s make 2025 the ... Read More
