In the Zero Hedge blog below, the author hits a bullseye, quoting Henry Hazlitt, who hits on a truth: match the decisions you make today with your dreams of how you want to live and who you want to be in the future. We all know this, but don’t always live it. Our future is […]
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I follow Peter Diamandis and attend Abundance 360 annually. Peter is my go-to for anything future-focused—and a trusted advisor when it comes to longevity. Below are his 11 resolutions to add decades to your life. I think it is worth your time. Here are my 3 favorites that I am working on: — Prioritizing sleep: Getting enough sleep is a multi-decade work-in-progress
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I still believe meditation is great for me. So over the past few years, I tried two guided meditation apps (Calm and Headspace) so I could build my practice wherever I went. Below is a quick way to try out meditation for yourself. One is three minutes, the other fifteen. Both provide something a bit different. And
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We’re starting a new series on practicing mindfulness for the next few weeks. Today is very simple. No incense. No chants. Just five ways to bring mindfulness into your day — without overhauling your life. We have written about mindfulness before: (here, here, & here) Mindfulness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. Over the last
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I constantly refine my systems and try to create new ones. Why? Because success is not about working harder — it’s about working smarter. The article below gives 24 habits that can transform your life by putting key parts of it on autopilot. Here’s the truth: we’ve built these habits into the very core of
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Have you ever seen this happen? Someone hits one big goal and thinks they’ve made it. They coast. They lose their edge. The hard truth is, it’s happened to me. I’ve had to learn (over and over) that a win isn’t the end—it’s just the start of the next push. Bill Belichick, one of the
Procrastination is the enemy of success. Of course I have procrastinated just like everyone else, convincing myself that “later” is a solid strategy—only to find that “later” turned into “never.” Over the years, I’ve learned that beating procrastination isn’t about managing time—it’s about managing myself. There’s a fad out there promoting the value of procrastination, and
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Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword (and a frequent topic of LIFEies)—it delivers real, immediate benefits. According to Daniel Goleman, even a short meditation practice can calm your mind, improve focus, and help reset your attention when life pulls you in multiple directions. Here’s what stood out from Goleman’s comments below: — Instant Reset: Ten minutes of mindful
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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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The big quote I currently have on my bathroom counter is: “The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte Then I saw the blog below by Brian Kight which perfectly expands on that quote. I love this idea: No more impulses,
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