The inability to focus is has become a crisis (in my opinion) in the past decade. The amount of stimulus we receive on a minute by minute basis has increased with cell phones (Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, etc.). It’s mind numbing. Attention spans have decreased significantly. How can we fix this? First, turn off the …
Yes, I am on a consistency kick this year. I have written about my daily morning routine and the huge value it has brought to me. Below is an article about working out every single day for over a year. I have been a firm believer in daily exercise for years, and this article explains why. Here …
Watch for an important announcement about The Fantastic Life and LIFEies coming soon! I am constantly looking for places I can save time. If I can carve even 5 extra minutes out of my day I consider it a win. The below article introduced me to a new time-saving technique called The Spacing Effect. The Spacing Effect is a technique to …
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 always looking to be more productive. I have done this my entire career. I want to continue trying to improve until I stop working, which is likely a long time from now. Below are some thoughtful ideas to increase your productivity. Here are three I have incorporated into my day: –Checking my phone …
If you have Twitter, you should be following @naval. His tweets are fantastic, thought-provoking, and simplify complex concepts easily. If you are cautious about who you follow, read below for more on Naval. Here are some of my favorite Twitter threads from him. –His thread on meditation is genius. –His thread on getting rich is genius: Below there is more including: –Wealth …
When I was a hard charging young broker, I wanted to negotiate every deal to the absolute final deal point. My first real lease I completely over negotiated, almost killed the deal and got schooled by Jim Watkins. Prior to becoming a broker, the first 22 years of my life were a nonstop thrill ride with two older brothers and playing sports. When I finally got into the business world, …
I am amazed at the wisdom of some 30 year old’s. Below my comments is a blog by Sam Altman about what he has learned in his 30 years. I am sure I didn’t have this kind of wisdom at that age. I had focus, grit, and was working my ass off, but little wisdom. Here are a few nuggets from Sam’s blog that …
Yes, I am promoting walking again this week. Last week we learned that going on a walk and getting outside is vital for your mental and physical health. Below my comments is a full article from the New Yorker about how regular walking also contributes to brain function by: –Promoting new connections between brain cells –Staving off the …
