The older I get the more I value gratitude. I have come to realize you simply can’t have enough of it. (I have written about gratitude before here, and I will likely write about it again.) Gratitude makes life Fantastic. Here is a summary from the below article: — Gratitude physically rewires your brain: Say thank you […]
 Sometimes I travel solo to test myself. And yes, to enjoy new experiences. Over the last 30 years, I’ve been there, done that with just about everything you can imagine. When I am backpacking or travelling solo there is no backup. No routine. Just me figuring it out—flight delays, drivers not showing up, getting lost
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Occasionally, I write LIFEies for me to read again in a couple months (I try to be a few months ahead, of course). Today’s email is one of those.  I’ve always prided myself on being extremely productive. One of these days, I want to finally learn a hard truth — multitasking is a lie. The below
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 I’ve raised four kids, built businesses with large teams, and mentored hundreds of people. One truth always stands out—confidence does not come from lectures, gifts, or rules. It comes from being present. It comes from spending quality time together. {Click to Tweet} The people in your life need to know you are there for them, and then
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller.  One of the greatest gifts in life? Watching the people around you grow. In last week’s Ten on One, my Coppola Cheney partner Andrew Cheney interviewed his longtime friend Michael Kosta—a former tennis player turned comedian and now author. What stood out most
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Achieving greatness requires more than ambition. You need talent, passion, and of course, relentless effort. Paul Graham’s insights on doing great work in the article below, provide a roadmap to mastering this journey. — Pick the Right Work: Focus on what you’re naturally good at and deeply interested in.  Start with projects that excite you, even
We all strive to live a long and healthy life. The below article by Andy Murray highlights 5 ways to age well according to different insights from the world’s healthiest countries. These are:  Fika: Engage in the Swedish art of connection, fostering emotional well-being through meaningful conversations. Ikigai: Discover the Japanese philosophy of finding purpose in life by
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I LOVE adventure. To be able to tackle all the adventures I want to, I need to train (exercise) all the time. So, I hike multiple times a week, lift weights twice a week, and look forward to my workouts. There are perks to working out every day but there are also a few downsides.Â
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 The longevity industry is booming. Everyone wants to live longer. And the research is booming as well. According to the below article, THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU HAVE TO DO IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONGER IS…..EXERCISE. — Adults should be getting a minimum 150 minutes of exercise a week. Researchers have found that people who were active
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I have always strived to be the best CRE broker I could be for 40 years now.  I started with this mindset on day 1 and have never wavered. This mindset in my work has spread to my entire life. I want to be the best me I can be. When I saw the
