GravyStack is a company I invested in a few years ago and they went live last week. This company helps kids learn how to make and spend money. Not your typical software, I assure you. Take a few minutes to watch this video and see for yourself: https://gravystack.com/affiliate Here are a few quick points about this …
Borrowing money to invest in Crypto? Insanity. Not a Fantastic Life. I saw the below article and thought, “are you kidding me?” Guess not. 11% of crypto investors used a pay day loan to invest in crypto, in spite of triple-digit interest rates. Many of these borrowers are already struggling. More than 32% of cryptocurrency …
I have been observing how often I’m on my phone and it’s crazy how it drives my life. I am committed to making a change. NOW. Especially after reading the article below. Here are two quotes from the article that particularly stuck with me: “There is no way we can have a normal brain today. We …
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 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 dabbling in podcasts. But this LIFEies is something I have just begun trying, and thought you might want to try it as well. You’ve heard of speed reading but have you heard of speed listening? Podcast apps are now offering the ability to listen to episodes at up to 4x the normal …
We talk about shutting down, taking time off, and getting away from technology. Now you can name it: A Shultz Hour. See the NYT article below that Mike Welborn sent me. I have been putting ‘thoughtful time’ (time for reflection) into my calendar for over two years but I rarely take it. Maybe this …
Scott Dinsmore wrote the below blog just before his death near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (read more here). I love his mindset and work. The below represents the essence of one of my rules for living a Fantastic Life–Getting out of the Matrix (click here to buy The Fantastic Life and read all of …
I love it when technology can make my life easier. I am totally focused on efficiency as well. Of course, there is a downside. Below is a wonderful article on how people are changing, interacting less and becoming more isolated. I see it in millennials where connections don’t mean relationships. Getting my interns to just pick up the phone and call …
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) …
