I have been into Stoicism for some years now and have written a few LIFEies about this ancient school of thought in the past. I have had a number of people ask me how to dive deeper into the philosophy. Here are a few ways: –Read the article below — it’s a GREAT summary of …
We are always on our phones. That’s no secret. But I was surprised to see just how much time people spent on their phones. According to the article below, people spend one-third of their waking time on mobile apps. Some apps are helpful, like communications apps that keep us connected or health and fitness apps …
I have written previously about Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh and all the value I have received from his writings, talks, and life. As the end of his life neared, he moved back to Vietnam to live the rest of his days. He passed in January 2022 at 95 years old. Below is a …
We all get into stressful situations. As a 100% commission broker for 37+ years, I know stress. Over time, I have figured out how to handle most stressful situations. (I am not at 100% and likely won’t get there but I am trying.) How do I do it? Here is what I have done: …
Below is a simple graphic with 15 so-called life rules that are worth breaking. Take a few minutes to check it out below. Here are the three that I already break all the time: –Don’t talk to strangers. I talk to everyone all the time. I want to grow, and meeting new people with different …
The below article caught me on the first line: Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there. How do you not read the rest? Before you dive in, here are some of my thoughts from the article: –Overthinking is usually focused on the past or the future. Be present. Meditate daily. …
Managing is hard. I started managing a team in 1989, got my MBA in 1992, and am still working on my management skills to this day. I’m a better manager now than I was when I started, but I know I still have work to do. One area I have worked on for years and …
Over the past few years, making a conscious effort to be grateful and show gratitude has become a big part of my life. It’s more important than ever, and, as the article below explains, may be the key to achieving true happiness. This is a lesson I learned during my cancer diagnosis — there is …
I spend over 20 hours a week on emails, both reading and writing them. So, I wanted to send the below article on email etiquette and maybe help a few of us get better with our communications. Here are some of the best thoughts on what to do/not do: –Avoid ALL CAPS. This is like …
I am working on being intensely present. This was a top 3 goal for 2021 and has continued at the top for 2022. I am on the hunt for reading, thinking about being present, and for great quotes. In the article below, there are some great quotes that are self-explanatory: “Yesterday I was clever, so …
