We’ve all heard of the Butterfly Effect — the idea that a small change in one area has ripple effects that lead to bigger changes across multiple areas. In my book, The Fantastic Life, I call this FL Rule #4: All of Life is Connected. I always want to make the Butterfly Effect personal. To make it real. I am all… Read more →
These days, everyone is looking for a “cure” or “answer” to their problems. They are stressed so they sign up for a yoga class. They are overweight so they go on a crash diet. And then they are surprised when, a day or week later, they are stressed or overweight again. We live in a world of quick fixes, where… Read more →
I have been writing LIFEies for 7 years. I have also sent out a weekly narrative on Commercial Real Estate for 8 years. In that time, I have learned many lessons about what works and what doesn’t, which ideas hit home and which ones miss the mark. I continue to perfect the process for writing, editing and sending. One ongoing lesson… Read more →
Do you know why most New Year’s Resolutions fail? Of course you do. Many people set their goals once a year and then they never follow up on them. Not me. I am a goal freak. I am constantly updating my goals, tracking my progress every day, week, and month. If something isn’t working, I adjust it. If I accomplish… Read more →