Lewis Cracknell

  • The Trust bank

    The Trust bank

    Years ago, during my leadership training, I learned a simple yet powerful lesson about trust. Imagine your relationships as a trust bank. Every action you take either deposits or withdraws from this bank. Each time you keep your promises and follow through on commitments, you deposit a penny into your trust bank. Over time, these… Read more

  • The medium is the message

    The medium is the message

    Understanding how communication shapes meaning Marshall McLuhan’s famous phrase “The medium is the message” highlights a critical truth: the medium through which a message is delivered can be as impactful, if not more so, than the content of the message itself. This insight shifts our focus from what is being communicated to how it is… Read more

  • You will never burn calories quicker than you can prevent consuming them

    You will never burn calories quicker than you can prevent consuming them

    The 6-Second Truth About Fat Loss I think of this when I see these little devils staring back at me: You will never burn calories quicker than you can prevent consuming them. Take a Lindt Truffle Ball, for example—about 79 calories. It takes roughly six seconds to eat one. Now, ask yourself: can you burn… Read more

  • Mistakes are Golden

    Mistakes are Golden

    If you can’t recall your last mistake, are you pushing the boundaries enough? Mistakes Are Golden: The Hidden Treasure in Missteps In a world obsessed with perfection, mistakes are often seen as the enemy. We strive to get everything right the first time, afraid of falling short. But what if mistakes were not the villains… Read more

  • Simplify to Thrive

    Simplify to Thrive

    How Letting Go Transformed My Fitness Journey As most people gear up to share their new years resolutions, here is an unplanned approach that served me well late in 2024. For years, I was a dedicated data tracker. Sleep cycles, calorie intake, protein macros, workout intensities—you name it, I tracked it. I wore my Whoop… Read more

  • Some things I learned from my time as a SHOUT volunteer

    Some things I learned from my time as a SHOUT volunteer

    Some insights from my time as a SHOUT volunteer from Sept 2020 – March 2024 Understanding my role One of the first things I learned as a SHOUT crisis volunteer was understanding the role I needed to play in serving the texters in need. A common misconception that might stop someone from becoming a SHOUT… Read more