You’re Missing It. I Was Too. Here’s What I Found on the Way Back.
I spent years chasing the version of success the world told me mattered most: more income, bigger goals, a busier schedule. My entrepreneurial spark started early, selling bubble gum in middle school and later jumping into network marketing at 22. Over the next two decades, I built a career in sales, primarily in healthcare but also across other industries, helping companies grow and leader’s lead.
On paper, I was winning. Inside, I was exhausted, disconnected, and missing the moments that mattered most. My identity was tied to my work, my calendar was full, but my life felt empty, and my relationship with alcohol was quietly eroding my potential. My father’s words echoed in my head:
“Nick, you don’t need a lot of money to be happy.”
It took hitting my breaking point to finally understand. True success isn’t just about achievement, it’s about presence, connection, and balance. That realization led me to completely reframe my life and create the principles that would become my book Tilting the Balance™.
Who I Am Now
Today, I’m a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host of Life Well Balanced, where I explore what it means to build a life that works in all areas – not just one. I also work in the mental health field, partnering with organizations to improve access to psychiatric and psychological care.
I’ve seen firsthand that small, intentional changes can completely alter the course of a life, a team, or a company. Whether I’m on stage, on the air, or consulting one-on-one, my mission is the same: help people wake up to the moments they’re missing – before they’re gone.
Family First
Above all, I’m a husband and proud father to three incredible kids, a young adult in college, a high school student, and a toddler. This unique season of parenting across three stages of life has taught me more about presence, patience, and perspective than any business lesson ever could.
It’s the family dinners, the late-night talks, the toddler giggles, and the everyday moments in between that remind me why balance matters. My work isn’t just about helping people build more successful lives; it’s about helping them build richer ones, rooted in the relationships that last.
What I Believe
I believe we don’t need more noise – we need more truth.
I believe clarity isn’t something you find – it’s something you choose.
I believe balance isn’t about perfection – it’s about paying attention.
And I believe the most powerful moment in anyone’s life is the one where they finally decide to stop missing it.
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