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RTF Invitation: Northwest Passages: Sea Ice & Biology, Routing Options, Legal & Regulatory Framework, Indigenous Context (featuring Peter Scholz)

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The arctic is heating up and whether this vast unexplored region becomes a platform for global war, or international cooperation remains to be seen.

In addressing these questions, I couldn’t think of anyone better but the brilliant rail consultant, urban planner and visionary Peter Scholz to share his insights and wisdom into the best pathways for a possible and necessary future of Arctic development premised on win-win cooperation. Peter’s last Rising Tide Foundation seminar was a masterclass in nation building, problem solving and strategic thinking which can be viewed here.

Click on the link below to access the interactive live event titled ‘Northwest Passages: Sea Ice & Biology, Routing Options, Legal & Regulatory Framework, Indigenous Context’ on Sunday February 15 at 2pm Eastern Time:...

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Your Identity Must Be Stronger Than the Noise

We live in a world saturated with opinions…

Everyone has advice.

Everyone has a reaction.

Everyone has a take on who you should be, how you should live, and what you should want.

Without a strong identity, that noise becomes disorienting.

You start adjusting yourself mid-stride.

You second-guess decisions that were once clear.

You mistake external feedback for internal truth.

This is how people lose themselves…not all at once, but gradually, through accommodation.

A strong identity acts as a filter.

It allows information in without letting influence take over.

It lets you hear others without surrendering your direction.

When your identity is solid, opinions become data…not directives.

Most people live reactively.

They absorb the mood of the room.

They adapt to trends.

They chase validation in subtle ways they barely notice.

But those who build something lasting operate differently…

They decide who they are before the world weighs in.

This doesn't make you rigid.

It makes you grounded.

Your values guide your choices.

Your standards anchor your behavior.

Your vision steadies your pace.

And because of that, outside noise loses its power.

Criticism doesn't derail you. Praise doesn't inflate you. Trends don't tempt you.

You move forward with consistency, which is the rarest signal of strength in an age of constant reaction.

To strengthen your identity, return to fundamentals:

Clarify what you stand for.
Define what you will not compromise.
Align your daily actions with those decisions.

Identity isn't declared. It's practiced.

Every day you live in alignment, your sense of self becomes more stable.

Every time you abandon alignment, the noise gets louder again.

The world will always have an opinion.

The question is whether it has authority.

When you know who you are, it doesn't.

Your identity becomes your compass.

Your clarity becomes your protection.

And your presence becomes unmistakable. Not because you're loud, but because you're consistent.

Build that identity carefully.

Then let the noise fade into irrelevance.

Your coach,

-James Michael Sama

P.S.: If you're looking for a private advisor to help you develop these qualities, let's talk.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The secret advantage of elite performers

If you study the world's top performers among various industries, you'll notice that they all share a few key things, many of which are internal:

1: Of course, a relentless work ethic.

2: Dedication to excellence in their craft.

3: A deep-rooted belief in their own ability to achieve greatness.

One in particular, though, is external:

They have a trusted coach who has the ability to extract every ounce of their abilities from them.

Tom Brady had Bill Belichick.

Venus Williams has Hugo Armando.

Michael Jordan had Doug Collins, Phil Jackson, and Kevin Loughery.

Even the great Tony Robbins was mentored by Jim Rohn.

The point is this: No matter now elite, no matter how proficient, no matter how unstoppable a person becomes, they never outgrow the benefits of having a coach by their side.

This is why my clients come to me for private work.

They have spent years, maybe even decades, excelling in their fields. They remain on an upward trajectory and are as hungry as ever for achievement, fulfillment, legacy, and success. The beauty is, those things all mean something different to each individual.

The commonality though, is the realization that they are achieved in less time and with more efficiency, if the journey is taken alongside a professional advisor who can unlock the greatness within them.

This work is highly bespoke and tailored to the individual. There are no scripts, no platitudes, no played-out recycled affirmations.

Private advisory is just you and me planning out and executing on a strategy that is specifically designed to build the next level of not just your life…but also yourself.

If you're ready to find out what you're really capable of, schedule a no-cost consultation with me directly, and let's explore if we are a fit to work together.

Remember the old saying:

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

See you soon.

Your coach,

-James

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