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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Since I started writing LIFEies, I now get inspiration for life lessons everywhere. Today, the lesson comes from a blog from the company that is my investment advisor. Below, they share the principles they use to guide their investments. There is a ton of great investing advice, but there is also some golden LIFEies advice,
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When I read the article after my comments, this formula stuck out: Satisfaction = what you have ÷ what you want The absolute key to being satisfied is to simply want less. I am no expert on this.  I have been working my ass off and achieving for decades…get more, do more, be more. So
I have been pursuing success for decades, and one thing I’ve heard a lot over the years is that success would not bring me happiness. I never thought it would. I did think it would bring me financial independence, fulfillment, and a Fantastic Life — and it has. There is a new study that just
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I pulled the quick article below from The Hustle because this message is critical to living a Fantastic Life. More than money, independence is the greatest wealth you can achieve.  Here are 3 takeaways: 1—Value independence more than anything else. 2—Doing what you want, when you want, and with whom you want is the most
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