We all know, success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know. AND in my opinion, more importantly, who knows you. The best networkers don’t just collect business cards; they create real connections by bringing the right people together. I’ve built my career by being a connector, and I can tell you I get […]
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Growth means change—and real personal growth requires us to let go of parts of our old selves. The habits, routines, or identities that once served us can oftentimes start holding us back. I learned this from my coach, Dan Sullivan, who taught me that Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt = Growth.  Moving forward is never easy, but
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For me, travel isn’t just a getaway — it’s also how I stay inspired. I’ve written about the joys and lessons of travel many times. Here are a few of my favorite LIFEies on the subject: (Are We Born to Wander, A Longer Life Through Traveling, A Pause) Exploring new places helps me reset, sparks new ideas, and
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When I was working 70+ hours a week, I was a lousy friend and sibling. Life comes at you hard and when you are raising 4 kids, running a business, and trying to live a Fantastic Life….it gets busy AND hard. I found myself defaulting to quick, superficial exchanges instead of engaging in meaningful conversations with
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I am always trying to grow. One way I grow is by constantly working on my resumes, incorporating new challenges and achievements to my core life areas. Challenges like learning a new language are not just academic hurdles but tests of our strength. Do I have what it takes to do hard things? I have been
 Today’s LIFEies is for anyone looking to upgrade their resume for today’s hiring managers. Having a strong resume is the number one way for you to get noticed. In the article below Nolan Church, CEO of Continuum offers some tips and tricks on how to make your resume as effective as possible. Here are my takeaways: — Keep Things
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Every week I write a LIFEies and a C2 Voice. As the years have gone on, this writing has helped me grow as a writer and a person.  By writing out my thoughts after reading articles week after week for almost a decade, I have a better understanding of myself and the world around me. I’ve been better at comprehending
What do successful people have in common? They NEVER stop pushing themselves. There is no finish line. Of course, I am trying to learn all the time. Today’s LIFEies is about Martha Stewart. Yes, THAT Martha Stewart. Below are some life lessons from the 81-year-old. Can you believe she reaches 100 million people a month
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All relationships require work and this holds true in friendships. As we get older, we tend to make our circle smaller and value quality over quantity. In the article below, the author discusses prioritizing a few close friendships over maintaining as many friends as possible.   Why? — When you are in your 20s you
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Today, I am sending a blog on character by Ted Gioia. In his post, he gives 8 techniques for evaluating character. If you are going to build and have a Fantastic Life, then you have to curate, grow, and sustain a core group of people in your life — your tribe. We all want our tribe
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