The Fantastic Life

2024

Happiness Rules

Below is a great article by Scott H. Young detailing his 7 Rules for Happiness.  All seven are great and worth thinking about applying to your own life. I wanted to pick out my top three:   — Seasons of life – Just as the weather changes, so do the seasons of our life. Sometimes we find

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Doing Great Work

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

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A Good Death

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

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Ray Dalio’s 5 Step Process to Get What you Want

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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A Well Lived LIFE(ies)

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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