Every time I read a piece from Dharmesh Shah, I take away something new. The article below includes a few tips that are not new. In fact, many of them are similar to what is in my book The Fantastic Life. They all align. But part of making changes is to hear the same thing from […]
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Below is a great mind map from Learning Fundamentals on how to get motivated for any task at anytime. Here are a couple ideas on how to use it: –Make this picture your screen saver for the next week. –Print it out on 11 by 17 paper and use it as a work place mat for the next week or
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We can all be better. We know that. But how? Here are some simple ways that I use and some additional highlights below in the article: 1. Keep learning and growing. Do things you have not done. 2. Work on a project today that has been sitting stagnant for a while, and move the ball down the field. Get really
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Wow. I was blown away by the information in the article below. Sitting is SO bad for you. I have included some ideas below to avoid sitting all day, everyday. Read the short article and start moving. ASAP. –Get up every twenty minutes and walk around. –Buy a headset, get on the phone and walk while you
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The Fantastic Life is created, not inherited. In my book (that you can purchase by clicking here), there are 18 rules for living The Fantastic Life. Below is an article from Time Magazine that sites numerous studies showing the science behind all my rules. AND the science is compelling. –Ambitious goals make you happier. –You think you
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Below is a great infographic that visually shows 35 habits to be more productive. Take a look, pick a few, and take them on a test run. I know my son Charlie is working on writing his ideas down daily—from the mind section. I am personally focused on the sleep (see the LIFEies I sent on sleep)
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Below is a fine article about aging and some of the positives that come from being over 50 years old. These include the ability to let things go easier, to find the good in the bad, and to have perspective. I would add three more: having experience to know what you excel at doing, creating a
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I am always working on life hacks. Kaizen my life. In the article below, there are seven great mini-habits to begin now that could change your life. I love them all, but these are my top three: #2—Put things back where you found them. #4—Plan your day on a post it. Chelsea, my Director of
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If you ever question your importance in this world. If you ever doubt your ability to make a difference. If you are ever uncertain about your “place”. Remember this story. Rule #1 from my book The Fantastic Life: Know Your Stories There are two stories to every person: who you really are, and who you
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Over the past 24 months, I have been spending an inordinate amount of time organizing my schedule. I have 30+ years invested in working on my schedule and am finally making some meaningful changes to help me focus my time on the most important things. Below is a very cool infographic on creating a great day. If you are
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