2025 was another year of showing up—week after week—and paying attention to what truly resonated. LIFEies Wrapped gives us a clear look at what hit, what sparked conversations, and where you leaned in. Below are a few highlights, and if you want to dig deeper, the full PDF is also linked here. — Conversations mattered: The LIFEies […]
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We work hard, and we chase goals — but family is the anchor that makes all of it meaningful. Every time I unplug and spend time with my family, I’m reminded how much calmer and more grounded life feels. — Family Lowers Stress: Some of my best resets come from simple family dinners at home
The older I get the more I value gratitude. I have come to realize you simply can’t have enough of it. (I have written about gratitude before here, and I will likely write about it again.) Gratitude makes life Fantastic. Here is a summary from the below article: — Gratitude physically rewires your brain: Say thank you
Choices matter. As we age, we learn this over and over. As I have shared before, my mantra is, “I live my life hard, so my life will be easy.” (Here is the link to my LIFEies on doing hard things.) Why is this a core focus of my life? — Your outcomes are earned: You are
I read the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck years ago, and I still think about it, coach it to our team, and work on my own mindset weekly. The message is powerful: People with a growth mindset simply do better. Below is a good summary of Dweck’s work for people looking for
Do it yourself (DIY) has a big following. Below is an article from an economist talking about the different layers of DIY thinking. Here is my take: — I want to always do more of what I love and less of what I don’t. This is my first layer. — I value my time
When I was in my 20s, I had no idea how critical that decade would be. I was working hard, taking chances, and making mistakes — but every one of those steps shaped who I am today. Now, I know how important those years were AND I hand out this book to young people all
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I’m not sure why I read the article below. It’s not my normal read… but the takeaways were solid. Here is the main message: If you want a better year, start by priming your mind. Think of it like a workout—you don’t just show up and expect results. You prepare. Mental prep is no different. Here
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What is confidence that does not shatter? Resilience. Resilience isn’t something you magically find when things go wrong—it’s something you build long before that. Through hard work, discipline, and a relentless commitment to improvement, we can forge the mindset that holds steady under pressure. This week’s article is a reminder: if you want strength when
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Occasionally, I write LIFEies for me to read again in a couple months (I try to be a few months ahead, of course). Today’s email is one of those. I’ve always prided myself on being extremely productive. One of these days, I want to finally learn a hard truth — multitasking is a lie. The below
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