Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT, and his story isn’t just about football—it’s about greatness, period. He wasn’t a prodigy. He fought, adapted, and pushed himself beyond his limits for years, proving that sustained excellence is built, not born. Here’s what we can learn from Brady’s path to the top: — Deliberate Practice Wins: Brady didn’t […]
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Procrastination is the enemy of success. Of course I have procrastinated just like everyone else, convincing myself that “later” is a solid strategy—only to find that “later” turned into “never.” Over the years, I’ve learned that beating procrastination isn’t about managing time—it’s about managing myself. There’s a fad out there promoting the value of procrastination, and
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I have learned that success is not all about talent or luck—it’s about showing up every day, no matter what. The best performers don’t wait for motivation—they build habits that keep them on track no matter how they feel. If you want results, commit to consistency. Once again, consistency is my word of the year
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We’ve all been there — pushing past our limits until burnout hits, and suddenly, we realize we have met our max. When we’re constantly juggling work, family, and goals, it’s easy to think we can keep going without breaks. But the truth is, setting boundaries isn’t about doing less — it’s about making space for what
For me, travel isn’t just a getaway — it’s also how I stay inspired. I’ve written about the joys and lessons of travel many times. Here are a few of my favorite LIFEies on the subject: (Are We Born to Wander, A Longer Life Through Traveling, A Pause) Exploring new places helps me reset, sparks new ideas, and
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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,
Every year people make New Year’s resolutions and every year people do not stick to them. But my question is: why do we have to be going into a new year to adopt healthy habits? Let’s start now. How? We have some new science: Simplicity and Repetition is EVERYTHING – To create a simple habit, new research
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Here is a lesson I took a long time to embrace: Not everything deserves your time. Winners figure out what moves the needle and go all in — they don’t stretch themselves thin trying to do everything. The 80/20 rule says 80% of your success comes from focusing on the right stuff, and when you lock that
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As the keynote speaker at the 2024 Lee Summit, I had the pleasure of discussing a few of The Fantastic Life rules. I shared how the first rule of the Fantastic Life, Rule #1 – Know Your Stories, was created. It all started at the Marathon des Sables, often described as the toughest race on Earth. It is
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I love this concept so I thought I would revisit it. If you want the original LIFEies on Pros vs. Amateurs, click here. I have always wondered, why do some people excel while others struggle to break even? For me, I’ve found that it comes down to my mindset. To succeed, I always wanted to act
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