I have a new topic that has been near and dear to my life over the last 40 years: giving back to the community. I have built my life and career on giving back to the community I love and have spent my adult life working in. Why? Because it matters. Not just to the […]
Short message today (and one I have generally sent before): Get outdoors more. We were meant to be outside in nature. Getting outside is not just good for our health. Science is now showing it’s great for lots of other things as well, including: –Less stress, decreased anxiety, improved mood- helping you feel calmer, more
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I read the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck years ago, and I still think about it, coach it to our team, and work on my own mindset weekly. The message is powerful: People with a growth mindset simply do better. Below is a good summary of Dweck’s work for people looking for
I’ve been lucky enough to work daily with my son, Charlie, at CRE OneSource for the past 4 years. Spending time together, aligning goals, and watching him grow as a professional has been one of the great privileges of my career. But let’s be honest—working with family comes with both highs and lows, and it
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Most people set New Year’s resolutions and most people also give up on them. I thought we would look at your resolutions here in March and see what we can do to make your 2025 better. One idea is to forget about resolutions and instead focus on a “premortem.” This is a concept from Ron
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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
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
