18 months ago, I spent a day at Forward Tilt (www.forwardtilt.com) with Dr. Mark Rowe learning about his program “Prescription for Happiness”. During his talk that day, one key statement he made several times was “self-care is not selfish care”. Today, I want to add some thoughts that complement Dr. Rowe’s mantra. Tami Forman, the […]
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We are smack dab in the digital age. So, I have been trying out a few different ways to take notes over the past few years. I am a compulsive note taker, and take notes on my phone, laptop and iPad, and old fashion notepads. I take so many notes, that I had small notepads (4
You all know I am a committed goal setter. More importantly, I track my daily actions and my highest priorities. Finally, I am a milestone tracker. Tracking what is important allows you to know if you are doing what you say you are and if you are getting wins. Here are three simple takeaways from
Richard Jenrette passed away last year after a massively successful career on Wall Street that spanned four decades. On his desk he had his handwritten 24 Rules for Success. At the bottom of the article below is a copy of those rules — he was still adding to and editing this list when he passed
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Over the last few years, I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about the difference between amateurs and professionals. Professionals and amateurs vary on how they apply themselves to the world around them. Here are some differences. Amateurs: a-stop when they achieve something b-focus on being right c-blame others Professionals: a-have a process
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On my daily tracking sheet, I have two thoughts/quotes for 2019. On the top left corner — “The Process is Fearless”. And on the top right corner — “The Process is Now.” Every real success I have had comes from years of grinding it out, sticking with the process and getting after it day,
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I have been a long time reader and practitioner of anything Zen. I attribute some of my growth to being committed to a more mindful and zen life. I come back to the below quotes many times throughout the years. In the article below Patrick Allan deciphers these 4 quotes. Here are the main points (but
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In 2015, I wrote my first LIFEies on napping (Read it here). Here is the 2019 version to reinforce that napping is wonderful, glorious, and great for you. The article below contains more research on how great napping is for you (Spoiler alert—it’s one of the best things you can do for your health).
We have covered a pretty wide array of topics over the last six years in my LIFEies. Never have I talked about an emergency plan in case of a natural disaster. AND yet, they occur…a lot. In 2018 alone in the US we had at least five natural disasters (an earthquake in Alaska, tornadoes
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Habits can make your life better…way better. Below is an article on the science of new habits and what you can do. As you know, I am a huge believer in habits. If you want more, check out Atomic Habits by James Clear — it’s a must read. Here are a few of the suggestions
