Achieving greatness requires more than ambition. You need talent, passion, and of course, relentless effort. Paul Graham’s insights on doing great work in the article below, provide a roadmap to mastering this journey. — Pick the Right Work: Focus on what you’re naturally good at and deeply interested in. Start with projects that excite you, even […]
Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing with death in a few LIFEies before that you can re-read if you want): – What Have I Learned About Death: Yom Kippur sermon from Rabbi Steve Leder – Suffering: One Man’s
As regular readers know, I spend a lot of time on goal setting. Every week, month, and year, I devote hours and hours thinking about my goals, tracking them, and figuring out the obstacles that are getting in my way. My mind is always thinking about goals, GRAVEL, and how to improve my life. When I saw
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We all strive to live a long and healthy life. The below article by Andy Murray highlights 5 ways to age well according to different insights from the world’s healthiest countries. These are: Fika: Engage in the Swedish art of connection, fostering emotional well-being through meaningful conversations. Ikigai: Discover the Japanese philosophy of finding purpose in life by
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I have been focused on all the latest discussions on sleep for years (past LIFEies on sleep can be found here, here, and here). Below is a very good interview with sleep scientist Daniel Gartenberg. Here is some new information for us to think about as we analyze our sleep: Gartenber thinks we need 8.5 hours in bed
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I LOVE adventure. To be able to tackle all the adventures I want to, I need to train (exercise) all the time. So, I hike multiple times a week, lift weights twice a week, and look forward to my workouts. There are perks to working out every day but there are also a few downsides.
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What is a “Time Billionaire?” Simply put, it’s a concept that challenges us to recognize the wealth of time we hold, especially when we’re young. AND, more importantly, to begin considering time as our most valuable asset. A billion seconds is just over 31 years. How we use those billion seconds makes our life. —
I am always trying to grow. One way I grow is by constantly working on my resumes, incorporating new challenges and achievements to my core life areas. Challenges like learning a new language are not just academic hurdles but tests of our strength. Do I have what it takes to do hard things? I have been
Cutting back on sugar is tough, especially when you love sweets as much as I do. I went looking for ways to cut out sugar and found the author of a vlog, Alexa V.S. She takes us with her on a journey through a 30-day no-sugar challenge and offers some helpful tips that helped her stick to
The longevity industry is booming. Everyone wants to live longer. And the research is booming as well. According to the below article, THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU HAVE TO DO IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONGER IS…..EXERCISE. — Adults should be getting a minimum 150 minutes of exercise a week. Researchers have found that people who were active
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