I like to think of myself as mentally tough. I have run over 60 marathons or longer, including the Marathon des Sables (see photo in the header). I have worked really hard to build my commercial real estate business, and with Tracy, I have raised four incredible kids. When I see an article like […]
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We all want success, but there are two sides to EVERYTHING. I know this firsthand. I spent 25 years sleeping less than 5 hours a night. What did I get? Tons of success and accomplishments…and cancer. There is a balance that, once found, needs to be constantly reviewed, adjusted and reevaluated on your path to
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LIFEies are a short lesson each week. This week is just a simple graphic showing some interesting stats Fast Company compiled about how the most productive people work. How do your habits compare? I found it telling that 71% of those surveyed work in an office, while only 4% used co-working space, so keep
The Fantastic Life has 18 rules to live by and I try to execute on them daily. But I still search for additional rules or as Mike Cernavich calls them below, principles. I found the top three principles really interesting. Interesting enough to send to you today. Here are his top principles to live by:
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In his book, Resilience, Eric Greitens says resilience does not mean you bounce back from the hard experience. Instead, resilient people find healthy ways to integrate hard experiences into their lives. All this adversity and energy spent redirecting your efforts and focus drains your reserves. One key part of being resilient is to learn how to
Below is a great article on two topics we never tend to think about. Suffering and Dying. I originally typed this LIFEies after being in a car accident and having 3 fractured ribs, so there is the pain. Couple that with all my athletic endevours, I know short term pain on a first name basis.
Mistakes happen to the best of us, and believe me, I have had to apologize more than anyone I know. I have learned (the hard way) how to make a sincere apology. The way we apologize or respond to mistakes displays personal character and can be used to leverage growth, trust, and credibility within relationships.
Welcome to 2019 (almost). Let’s make the next 12 months a year of gratitude. I know that the more gratitude I have in my life, the better it becomes. There is no upper limit. There’s more to being truly grateful than just saying, “Thank you.” Below is a great story about Yolanda Willis’s journey to escape
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During this holiday season, we are all looking for gifts for our family and friends. Let’s give ourselves the best holiday gift ever. Spend some time with those friends and maybe make a new friend. Friends make your life fantastic. Below is a great way to look at the type of friends need in your
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Sometimes what you love to do becomes more and more popular. I have been a hiker/backpacker for over 30 years. Getting outdoors and into nature is very important to me. I spend 30+ nights a year sleeping on the ground and hike over 150 days a year. People have asked me over the years why I like hiking
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