The Fantastic Life

Technology

Productivity Habits

  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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Great things are happening

  Below is a great article that my brother sent me about all the incredible things happening in American manufacturing today.  Sound boring?  Far from it.  The software company hackathons we have seen in the tech industry recently are now coming to USA manufacturing. Rapid change, time to market, and continuous disruption; get used to them.  Make sure you are on the right side of this immense

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TV vs. Changing Your Life. Simple change and very powerful!

  Below is a simple graph with amazing data. The Average American over 15 years old spends 168 minutes each and every day watching TV. They spend 19 minutes reading, 18 minutes working out, and 18 minutes relaxing (meditation). Let’s change this up for a month. Try this: TV–2 hours for the week (your must-see show or a

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Look Up

The below LIFEies was sent to our family by my daughter Kate.  Today is just a short video to remind ourselves that LIFE is going on right now.  Look up and live it.     Fantastic Life Rule #4: All of Life is Connected Take time to appreciate life and all that it has to

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Step Away From the Phone!

  Here comes the backlash to being on your phone when you are with other people.  There are some great ideas below for dinners and conversations without the phone interrupting you.  Enjoy.     The Fantastic Life Rule #18: Do Nothing in ModerationEven when it comes to your social life, giving someone or something half

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