We know a positive mindset is critical to finding success and having a fulfilling life. In an interesting twist, however, thinking positively can have negative effects on the future. The secret is in the obstacles that are standing in the way of achieving your goals. As Dan Sullivan would say, “Obstacles are the raw material […]
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Below is a cool infographic for all of us, not just those of us who lead teams. Throughout the years, I have had to learn almost all of the lessons below (some multiple times). Take a minute and read these and don’t do what I have done and ignore them. Try them out. I
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I am in the middle of reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss. It is chock-full of great insights. I thought it would be a great time to send out the below article Tim wrote on some lessons he learned while interviewing some of the titans on mental toughness. If you want to be tougher,
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Let me start with a statement: The inner voice is agnostic. It is negative, positive, irrelevant, and of course, important. Rule #1 of The Fantastic Life is, Know your Story. Our inner dialogue is part of our story — it is the most important “action” we can take every day to put us on the right
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Habits rule our lives. I am constantly working on good habits. However, bad habits are easier to fall into, and can ruin our productivity. It’s just as important to be changing the bad habits, as it is to be cultivating good habits. Below are 8 reminders to stop wasting your life on bad habits.
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I love everything Malcolm Gladwell writes, or in this case, talks about. The below article covers a discussion between Gladwell and Lance Armstrong that captures a great message for all of us on the journey to be successful. When talking to Armstrong, Gladwell points out: “The job of running a complex organization or starting
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Over the course of our life, we should become more confident each year. But many of us don’t. I’m not sure why exactly, but I do know people who just can’t seem to increase their confidence, no matter how much time passes. Whether it is their mindset (read this book for more on this topic),
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What is discipline? In the below article, Inga Stasiulionyte describes discipline as: The difference between being in control of your future and letting your environment dictate you destiny. Living The Fantastic Life means following a set of rules that are designed to help you develop discipline. Here are some from the article below: Set
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Below is an article about how Howard Schultz (CEO of Starbucks) got his job at Starbucks. He pursued the company for over a year before he got the word they were not hiring him. He was undeterred, and the rest is history. Here are some lesson to learn from his tenacity: –Failing is OK.
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Here is a different perspective: Weekends are not mini-vacations. Rather, they are an opportunity to grow. In our society, we are taught that career growth/change/focus happens Monday – Friday. Not true. Why not take your life to the next level (yes, The Fantastic Life level) and use the weekend to make positive change in your life? Below is
