The Fantastic Life

Life Lessons

The Benefits of Failure

Failure is success in progress.” – Albert Einstein.  Let’s get into it—if you want real success, you’re going to have to fail. Probably a lot.  In Part 2 of our Ten on One series, my partner Andrew Cheney finishes his conversation with longtime friend Michael Kosta. They go even deeper into what it really takes to chase your dream—and yes,

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The Joy of Long-Term Relationships

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller.  One of the greatest gifts in life? Watching the people around you grow. In last week’s Ten on One, my Coppola Cheney partner Andrew Cheney interviewed his longtime friend Michael Kosta—a former tennis player turned comedian and now author. What stood out most

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Ways to be Calmer

Calmness isn’t something I was born with— however, I have been working on becoming calmer….for a long long time.  Ha.  I have found that the most grounded people don’t waste energy on things that drain them. They stay focused, control what they can, and let the rest go. I’m working on this myself every day. Want

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Just Keep Growing!

Growth means change—and real personal growth requires us to let go of parts of our old selves. The habits, routines, or identities that once served us can oftentimes start holding us back. I learned this from my coach, Dan Sullivan, who taught me that Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt = Growth.  Moving forward is never easy, but

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Never Too Late

Learning never stops—at least not if we want to stay in the game and keep crushing our Fantastic Life. Research shows that when older adults tackle new skills, their memory and attention sharpen, and the progress keeps building even after the classes end. Here’s what stands out: — Learning Fuels Growth: New challenges drive focus and motivation,

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Friendship Snacks

When I was working 70+ hours a week, I was a lousy friend and sibling.  Life comes at you hard and when you are raising 4 kids, running a business, and trying to live a Fantastic Life….it gets busy AND hard.  I found myself defaulting to quick, superficial exchanges instead of engaging in meaningful conversations with

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