Leading is not easy. In fact, it is damn hard. I learned the following lessons the hard way by not setting boundaries and overextending myself for my team. Here are a few lessons you might incorporate into your leadership (and lots more below in the article): –Always lead by example. I lead from the front. I did, […]
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I spent the first 53 years thinking about my career, my achievements, and, well, generally about me. Then I got cancer. During Chemo and radiation, I was able to step back and view the world (and read a bunch of stuff like the article), which has helped me on a different path. I am very
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I thought the subject line would grab your attention. The article below about Bryan Johnson’s health protocols caught my attention right away. And then the first sentence hooked me. I think it is worth thinking about our place in world history and we can become the first generation not to die. Here are some thoughts on his
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Short message today (and one I have generally sent before): Get outdoors more. We were meant to be outside in nature. Getting outside is not just good for our health. Science is now showing it’s great for lots of other things as well, including: –Less stress, decreased anxiety, improved mood- helping you feel calmer, more
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I follow everything James Clear says to make my life better. And yes, one of my rules for a Fantastic Life is to set goals. James talks below about not setting goals and creating systems. If you read rocks, GRAVEL, sand, my book on how to actually execute your goals, you will know I am
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We raised 4 kids. They are all launched and doing great. There is a huge transition from having kids in the house to being an empty-nest parent. Below is a short article on the topic if you are in this process or it’s coming up. –Life moves in seasons: Raising kids, guiding them, and eventually watching
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Discipline has gotten a bad rap lately. Somewhere along the way, “I don’t feel like it” started sounding like wisdom. It’s not. Discipline isn’t about being rigid or miserable—it’s about building a life you actually enjoy living. –Discipline is choosing long-term satisfaction over short-term comfort: Discipline is the ability to do what matters even when it’s
Here is something I am personally working on, so I thought I would share. Mindful eating isn’t a diet—it’s awareness. Slow down, pay attention, and stop letting food decisions happen on autopilot. — Slow the Moment: When you eat more slowly and without distractions, you take control back. Intention beats impulse every time. I am working on
Ezekiel Emanuel’s story about his parents (below)—both vibrant into their 90s—reminds us that health isn’t just diet or discipline. It’s connection. Real, everyday connection. — Connection Is The Real Medicine: Social ties lower stress, improve mood, and even extend life. A quick conversation can shift your whole day. Building connection throughout your life….always is likely the most
I love Naval’s idea that we only find our “specific knowledge” by getting into the arena and doing the work. You don’t discover your strengths from the sidelines—you uncover them while you’re taking hits, solving problems, and figuring things out in real time. That has certainly been true in my career and my life. With
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