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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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Stolen Attention

I have been observing how often I’m on my phone and it’s crazy how it drives my life. I am committed to making a change. NOW. Especially after reading the article below. Here are two quotes from the article that particularly stuck with me: “There is no way we can have a normal brain today. We

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Negotiation is the Ultimate Productivity Hack

I negotiate on behalf of my clients every single day, and have for over 35 years. I sometimes forget how engrained negotiations are in my life. Negotiation is an obvious requirement for my job, but, as the below article explains, it’s really necessary for everyone, not just those who work in real estate or sales.

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Changing People’s Minds

Words matter. Phrases can transform lives.  Don’t believe me? When was the last time you received a harsh criticism that turned your entire day upside down? How long did it take for you to overcome the resulting funk? On the other hand, can you recall the last time someone’s positive praise lifted you so high

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Absolute Freedom

  Below is a great blog on the 10 layers of absolute freedom.  Let’s begin with letting go of other people’s opinions of you. I get tons of great feedback from LIFEies. But, every now and then I get something negative. I have learned to let it go AND to really appreciate the people who are

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Great List of Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

  Everybody has a list these days.  Even my Fantastic Life book is a list of 18 rules for living the Fantastic Life.  Here is another list of things to stop doing to improve your life. My favorites include: –stop spending time with the wrong people –stop trying to buy happiness –stop exclusively looking to others for happiness

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