We all want to be productive, right? Create a to-do list, get stuff done, check the box. Rinse and repeat. But that’s NOT actually what we only want. What we really want is to focus on our priorities, our rocks. If you had said: I prioritize my day with the most important action items, then I create […]
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2025 was another year of showing up—week after week—and paying attention to what truly resonated. LIFEies Wrapped gives us a clear look at what hit, what sparked conversations, and where you leaned in. Below are a few highlights, and if you want to dig deeper, the full PDF is also linked here. — Conversations mattered: The LIFEies
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It’s officially 2026! Happy New Year! Let’s get to learning something new. Here is the first question I ask myself at the beginning of the year: What needs to change? The article below was written for 2025, but the message fits. Change isn’t something to avoid — it’s something to step into. I know one
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Below is a great article about our relationship with money. What does a healthy relationship look like as well as an unhealthy one? Looking back on my youth, my parents definitely had an unhealthy relationship with money (given the red flags below). In my teens, I made a pact with myself that I would
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Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT, and his story isn’t just about football—it’s about greatness, period. He wasn’t a prodigy. He fought, adapted, and pushed himself beyond his limits for years, proving that sustained excellence is built, not born. Here’s what we can learn from Brady’s path to the top: — Deliberate Practice Wins: Brady didn’t
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Self-cultivation is a new word for how we build lasting self-improvement. It’s not all about hitting short-term goals (although I would argue that having super clear and concise short and long term goals would help you a ton)—it’s about becoming the kind of person who can achieve goals through intentional habits. Below is a detailed
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I love this concept so I thought I would revisit it. If you want the original LIFEies on Pros vs. Amateurs, click here. I have always wondered, why do some people excel while others struggle to break even? For me, I’ve found that it comes down to my mindset. To succeed, I always wanted to act
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Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing with death in a few LIFEies before that you can re-read if you want): – What Have I Learned About Death: Yom Kippur sermon from Rabbi Steve Leder – Suffering: One Man’s
I have four adult children, so I am always on the lookout for ideas to improve my relationship with them. Below is a good article that I got some nice takeaways from, and you might too if you are in the same spot I am. Here are a few of the thoughts I like: — Agree
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Sam Altman is one smart guy. He’s the face behind ChatGPT and a leading expert on AI. But beyond his technical knowledge, he’s made some insightful observations about what great Founders do. Here are my favorites from the text thread I copied for you below. — Be involved with customer support. CEOs have to learn
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