Let’s get something straight right out of the gate. 2026 doesn’t owe you a damn thing. It’s not going to be easier just because you’re tired. It’s not going to slow down because you’re overwhelmed. It’s not going to wait until you feel “ready.” If you drift, 2026 will absolutely

Every Christmas, people talk about peace, joy, giving, gratitude… all the good stuff. Meanwhile, the criminals are rubbing their hands together like it’s their holiday. Because for them? It is. The truth is simple and uncomfortable: The holiday season is the Super Bowl for scammers, thieves, and every flavor of

We should always strive for unity, but not conformity. That line’s been bouncing around in my head lately. Maybe it’s age. Maybe it’s experience. Maybe it’s watching the world tear itself apart over every tiny disagreement while pretending it’s “progress.” Whatever it is, I’ve learned this: Unity makes us stronger.

You’ve heard the saying before: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I think these days it’s paved with convenience. We’ve built a world obsessed with making everything easier, faster, and more comfortable—and it’s slowly killing us. Not in the dramatic, apocalyptic way movies show, but in small,

One truth that’s helped me tremendously over the years: Winners focus on winning. Losers focus on winners. Let that sit for a second. This isn’t arrogance. It’s not bravado. It’s clarity. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others, you reclaim your peace, your purpose, and your power. NOTE: If

People ask me all the time: “Evan, what’s the single most important thing I can do to protect myself and my organization?” They expect me to say MFA, patch your systems, buy the latest shiny tool, or maybe hire a great vCISO. Nope. My answer is always the same, it