Yes, I am a napper. Napping has been my secret weapon for the past 30 years.   I nap almost every day. AND I can nap anywhere and at any time.  While in my car, I pull over into a parking lot, put my seat back, put my sunglasses on and go to sleep. Or I jump in a conference room, turn […]
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Sleep has been on my mind for some time. Thirty years actually.  Today is the first of a two day series on Sleep.  For me, sleep continues to be a work in progress. I have had mixed emotions about sleep all my adult career. I remember getting at least 10 hours a night when I
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In my life, I get inspiration from all kinds of different people, industries, and areas of life.  One major thing I draw a ton of motivation from is sports. This year, Steph Curry is the man in the NBA. His team, the Golden State Warriors, is in the NBA finals that start this week. Watch this video and remember that
Sometimes you read something and it just clicks.  That’s how I felt when I read the below article about healthy morning habits. I am a morning person, so bear with me if you aren’t. Even if you dread waking up, consider applying a few of the following habits to make sure you start the day off right: —
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Years ago I created a presentation on the various ways I have grown in my life (slow and long term growth, fast changes hitting me upside my head, etc.). I reviewed it the other day and thought it was still true and valuable. Below is an article I found interesting that discusses two types of growth—logarithmic and exponential. Logarithmic is
We hear about the importance of never, ever quitting. But can you show it in action? I can. Watch the video below for a great example of never giving up. Never quit. It’s a great way to live your life and your best chance to achieve your goals. Rule #12 from my book The Fantastic Life: Get a
Everybody has a list these days. Even my Fantastic Life book is a list of 18 rules for living the Fantastic Life. Here is another list of things to stop doing to improve your life. My favorites include: –stop spending time with the wrong people –stop trying to buy happiness –stop exclusively looking to others for happiness
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This week’s LIFEies is simple. Do not do things to yourself that make your life tougher.  Reading the below piece will take 3 minutes but it could change your life. Rule #7 from my book The Fantastic Life: Be Value Driven This rule reinforces the fact that when you have clear intentions, whether in work or family, your instincts
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Today’s LIFEies includes a few nice items to start your work day.  Here are three that caught my attention: Make your client calls in the first hour. This includes all past clients and influencers. Do not check your e-mail until you finish your top three big tasks for the day. Plan your frog (worst item to do that day) the night before each morning. Then eat
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One of the best things about technology can also be the very worst. Instant communication is great, until it isn’t. Below is a short article from Michael Josephson about taking a little bit of time before you send out any communication to ask yourself a few questions. Over the years, I have written over a dozen emails or
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