Today, we’re talking about the dreaded P-word —procrastination. Below is a great article with lots of ideas on how to procrastinate less. It’s worth the read. Here are three thoughts/methods that I found particularly interesting for me: –Change your environment. If you are stuck or need to get going on something, move environments. This week I …
Since I started writing LIFEies, I now get inspiration for life lessons everywhere. Today, the lesson comes from a blog from the company that is my investment advisor. Below, they share the principles they use to guide their investments. There is a ton of great investing advice, but there is also some golden LIFEies advice, …
I am an optimist. A pragmatic optimist. I have had to be because since 1983, I have been a 100 percent commission salesman. You cannot survive four decades of selling without celebrating the wins ALL THE TIME. Below is an article I found interesting that explains why being an optimist is good. Here are a …
Below is a fascinating article about how we spend our time throughout our lives. Now that I am 60+ years old, I have experienced quite a few of the segments myself. I wanted to share what’s coming to our younger readers and maybe give older readers some things to consider. Here is what I am thinking …
When I read the article after my comments, this formula stuck out: Satisfaction = what you have ÷ what you want The absolute key to being satisfied is to simply want less. I am no expert on this. I have been working my ass off and achieving for decades…get more, do more, be more. So …
I have been on a ‘deep and meaningful relationships’ focus for a very long time. Life is WAY too short to live it on the surface. Some people don’t know how to even start to go deep with their relationships. It all hinges on the conversations you are having. With everyone. Here are some suggestions: …
The working world is undergoing massive change right now. Remote positions, flex hours, working at the office, it’s all changing. I co-wrote a book with Bill Lee called, Chasing Excellence. In the chapter titled, “Everything is Being Disrupted—Except This,” “This” of course, is referring to relationships. — Build relationships from the first day you work until the last. …
You might think you know what rest is, but there are a few things your definition may be lacking. Read the full article below to see how to define it for yourself but here are few thoughts: 1. Rest is not watching TV, being on your phone, or hanging out with other people. Rest is …
I have been pursuing success for decades, and one thing I’ve heard a lot over the years is that success would not bring me happiness. I never thought it would. I did think it would bring me financial independence, fulfillment, and a Fantastic Life — and it has. There is a new study that just …
I always preach to “get the meeting.” If you believe that relationships matter (like I do), then you want to meet face-to-face, get to know the person, and start building a real relationship (by doing what you say you will do, finishing what you start, etc.). Relationships can start over the phone or email, but …
