We’ve all been there — pushing past our limits until burnout hits, and suddenly, we realize we have met our max. When we’re constantly juggling work, family, and goals, it’s easy to think we can keep going without breaks. But the truth is, setting boundaries isn’t about doing less — it’s about making space for what […]
I ran long distances for a long time before I finally retired from running. But I didn’t stop moving.  For the last 15-20 years I have been setting and executing an annual goal of spending at least 30 nights a year backpacking and sleeping on the ground. This is my way of getting out of
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In my life, I have continually tried to create and innovate. Writing books, creating our C2 Voice and LIFEies blogs, and trying to compete with Fortune 500 companies in our commercial real estate business — these are all the ways I am innovating weekly. The new year has begun and I am ready to continue to grow
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The Dunning-Kruger effect is a human condition where the least competent people in an area overestimate their skills the most AND the most competent think less of their own talents. In some ways, LIFEies is like this. Each week I opine on a topic, try to give my summary, some takeaways I found valuable, and
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I have been working on a quote for a while. So I thought I would write about it. “It’s possible to not have an opinion” -Marcus Aurelius. In today’s world, everyone has an opinion on everything (including me). AND I simply do not need to do that. Nor do you. Here is how I’m working
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I saw the below thread about psychology hacks on Instagram and put it all together for the LIFEies crew to scroll through. Here are my top three hacks and some thoughts on why they work:  Participation — As I have built my teams, I have learned that getting everyone on board, making them stakeholders
Yes, I have spent a lot of time on meditation in LIFEies. Â But I still have more to say about this topic. Why? Â The lessons keep coming AND I am still learning them, trying to own them. Â I have some thoughts and then a great article with more lessons below. Here’s what I am still
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Over the past few years, making a conscious effort to be grateful and show gratitude has become a big part of my life. It’s more important than ever, and, as the article below explains, may be the key to achieving true happiness. This is a lesson I learned during my cancer diagnosis — there is
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Today I want to share a quick primer on note taking. Â I take notes in every single meeting I attend. Â I used to exclusively write them down on paper, but now I take notes on my phone all the time. Â I’ve shared some great points and a few LIFEies from my 40 years of taking
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We all know that time is our most precious resource: It’s the one thing money cannot buy. And with smartphones in every pocket these days, we’ve never been better able to track how we use every minute of our time. However, we don’t always want information about the way we spend our time, and when we get
