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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I believe, for most people, happiness is a choice. And I believe it all starts with our habits. If habits run our lives, then happy people have habits that encourage happiness. In other words, happy people simply do things that help make them happier. Here are a few happy habits you should consider (plus a few
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I ran long distances for a long time before I finally retired from running. But I didn’t stop moving. For the last 15-20 years I have been setting and executing an annual goal of spending at least 30 nights a year backpacking and sleeping on the ground. This is my way of getting out of
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When I was working 70+ hours a week, I was a lousy friend and sibling. Life comes at you hard and when you are raising 4 kids, running a business, and trying to live a Fantastic Life….it gets busy AND hard. I found myself defaulting to quick, superficial exchanges instead of engaging in meaningful conversations with
Everyone always says honesty is the best policy, but what happens when the truth is hurtful? Mastering honest communication without hurting feelings is key to building stronger relationships. On my team, we talk about having fierce conversations, a concept from the book by Susan Scott that you can buy here. You can also read the article
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Sleep and exercise are two of the most important ways to live a Fantastic Life. Today’s message is a simple one brought to us by a study in the article below from the University of Texas in Austin. The study found a positive correlation between exercise and the quality of sleep. Duh. BUT this idea
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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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Can you believe it’s been ten years since we started this journey together with LIFEies? A decade of sharing, learning, and pushing each other towards living a Fantastic Life. “Extraordinary results come from doing ordinary things exceptionally well for a long time. Take writing, for instance. Anyone can sit down and write a few paragraphs.
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Below is a great article by Scott H. Young detailing his 7 Rules for Happiness. All seven are great and worth thinking about applying to your own life. I wanted to pick out my top three: — Seasons of life – Just as the weather changes, so do the seasons of our life. Sometimes we find
