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
Our family’s word of the year for 2024 is Joy. How to get it and how to grow it.    We have the power to decide if we view the world half empty or half full. We also have the power to be joyful. Joy is great pleasure or happiness. Joy is a state of mind. Scroll down to
Twenty years ago, I hiked the John Muir Trail in 7 days (for context, most people take about 3 weeks). We averaged over 30 miles a day. On the fourth night, my hiking buddy Brad woke me up at 1 am and said he was having sleep apnea. He would fall asleep and then wake
I am an optimist. Â A pragmatic optimist. Â I have had to be because since 1983, I have been a 100 percent commission salesman. Â You cannot survive four decades of selling without celebrating the wins ALL THE TIME. Below is an article I found interesting that explains why being an optimist is good. Here are a
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You might think you know what rest is, but there are a few things your definition may be lacking. Read the full article below to see how to define it for yourself but here are few thoughts:  1. Rest is not watching TV, being on your phone, or hanging out with other people.  Rest is
Edwin Land was the inventor of the Polaroid camera and known as the original Steve Jobs. He led a fascinating life, and was on the committee that came up with the U2 spy plane. I included a short article on his life below. Here are 3 of his quotes that I love: — “My whole
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