The time for hesitation is over.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

February 17, 2026   |   Read Online If you're feeling a new energy, this is why. The time for hesitation is over. Today marks the transition from the year of The Snake to the year of The Fire Horse. In Eastern philosophy, the Year of the Fire Horse represents momentum, transformation, and decisive forward movement. It is not the energy of stillness, it is the energy of expansion. Of elevation. Of finally stepping fully into the role you were meant to occupy. The year of the snake represented one of shedding…shedding of the old ways, toxic people, negative mindsets…all that was holding us back from greatness. The Fire Horse, however, represents a new era of forward momentum. A high-energy, high-productivity, highly-aligned environment in which you can thrive deeply if you choose to take advantage of this new atmosphere. This new year arrives as an invitation for those who are feeling called to become even more. You've already built the career. Earned the respect. Achieved the goals you once said would make you happy… Yet, something feels incomplete. Like there's still another level waiting to be unlocked. Sharper, freer, more alive. At this stage, the journey is no longer external, it's now about turning inward to develop even more within yourself. Even more connection. More love. More fulfillment. More presence in the moment. More mindfulness. That's the work we do together with me as your private advisor. It isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about enhancing what's already there…or maybe even removing what is no longer serving you. Removing the noise, sharpening focus, aligning every move with who you really are and where you're going. Redefining your identity, your core values, your mission statement. Reconnecting with who you really are and why you're really here. It's about building relationships that elevate you instead of drain you, establishing boundaries that protect your peace, and embodying the kind of confidence that moves silently, but changes every room you walk into. This is your invitation to begin that process. One conversation that can set the trajectory for your next chapter. As we approach the final months of the year, there is no better time to decide what 2026 will look like for you, because it starts now. → Simply click here to schedule a no-cost consultation with me directly, and let's capitalize on all of the momentum that the Fire Horse carries with it. See you soon. Your (future) coach, -James Michael Sama   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Your secret weapon. 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service

The Person Who Stays Steady Always Wins  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

February 16, 2026   |   Read Online Calmness Is a Competitive Advantage The Person Who Stays Steady Always Wins In moments of uncertainty, most people speed up. They talk more. They react faster. They grasp for control. And in doing so…they give it away. Calmness is not passive. It is controlled power. The person who remains composed when others rush instantly gains an advantage. Their thinking stays clear. Their decisions stay precise. Their presence steadies the environment instead of amplifying chaos. This is why calmness has always separated leaders from followers. When pressure rises, clarity becomes scarce. Those who can maintain composure begin to see what others miss: timing, leverage, alternatives. While others are reacting to noise, the calm individual is responding to reality. Calmness creates space, and space creates options. Most mistakes happen not because people lack intelligence, but because they abandon patience. They act while emotionally flooded. They speak before thinking. They decide while tense. Calmness prevents this. It allows you to delay reaction just long enough for wisdom to enter. It gives you the ability to listen while others interrupt. It lets you observe patterns instead of chasing impulses. This is not accidental. Calmness is trained. It's built through discipline, emotional regulation, and the refusal to let urgency dictate behavior. Calmness is the product of someone who trusts themselves enough not to panic when outcomes are uncertain. In leadership, calm communicates reliability. In negotiation, it communicates strength. In relationships, it communicates safety. People gravitate toward the individual who remains steady under pressure because that steadiness signals competence and control. To cultivate calm, practice restraint when the impulse to react appears. Slow your breathing. Lower your voice. Delay your response. You'll notice something powerful happen: As you slow down, others speed up…and reveal more than they intend. Calm is not the absence of intensity. It is intensity under command. In a world addicted to urgency, the person who can remain calm is rare. And rarity always commands value. Stay steady. Let others rush. The advantage belongs to the one who can hold their ground while the noise passes. Your coach, -James Michael Sama P.S.: If you're looking for a private advisor to help you develop these qualities, let's talk.   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Your secret weapon. 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service

RTF Invitation: Northwest Passages: Sea Ice & Biology, Routing Options, Legal & Regulatory Framework, Indigenous C…

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more RTF Invitation: Northwest Passages: Sea Ice & Biology, Routing Options, Legal & Regulatory Framework, Indigenous Context (featuring Peter Scholz) On February 15 at 2pm ET Rising Tide Foundation Feb 15 ∙ Preview   READ IN APP   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:... Subscribe to Rising Tide Foundation to unlock the rest. Become a paying subscriber of Rising Tide Foundation to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. Upgrade to paid A subscription gets you: Subscriber-only posts and full archive Subscriber-only episodes in your podcast app Post comments and join the community   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Rising Tide Foundation PO Box 3, Ste Martine, Quebec, J0S 1V0 Unsubscribe