What is happiness? In the article below, Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel-prize-winning psychologist, says happiness is about enjoying things spontaneously and in the moment. He goes on to say happiness is fleeting. Satisfaction, on the other hand, is a long-term feeling, built over time and based on achieving goals and building the kind of life you […]
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We all strive for the satisfaction that comes with achieving success in life. For me, I get an endorphins blast from the simplest tasks to the biggest wins—everything! I am achievement and success orientated in every area of my life. I think all of us love to highlight the positives from a task, project, event or
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You all know I am a committed goal setter. More importantly, I track my daily actions and my highest priorities. Finally, I am a milestone tracker. Tracking what is important allows you to know if you are doing what you say you are and if you are getting wins. Here are three simple takeaways from
The Forbes World’s Billionaires list is always a hot item. I love to read about the roots of billionaires and see how they carved their own path to success. Below is a very cool infographic examining the backgrounds of the world’s billionaires. Let’s break it down: Toss the first 30—they inherited their wealth. Good for
Today’s LIFEies is for my three daughters (and my son, as all the wisdom below is great for him as well). Now is a great time to be a woman in business. The opportunities are limitless. Below is an article on how women are embracing competition in the business world and simply changing the
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I don’t know Jon Westenberg, but I know we have something in common. We both view reading as a secret weapon. And we read…A lot. Reading lets you see the world through a new set of eyes. It will serve as motivation for achieving your goals and can also provide you with some instruction on
Public speaking ranks at the top of biggest fears (read more here). This LIFEies is not a discussion of actually speaking, but rather what NOT to say. There are 11 things below but here are my favorites of what NOT to say: 1. Can you hear me? It is paramount to check the sound
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With my LIFEies, I try to cover all demographics. Today, the focus is on young adults. As the father of four, ages 18-25, I loved the list below. I have commented on a few. Social Skills: Emotional intelligence–Get away from your phone. Talk to real people. Mobility: Getting around on your own. Prioritization: Action Priority List—Almost all
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We spend a third of our lives sleeping. I promise I won’t spend a third of LIFEies on this topic, but I want to make sure it is well discussed. Below the highlighted article is a video worth watching about sleep inertia. In general, when you wake up you will be in one of the
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Why didn’t I think of this?  The below article combines my passion for travel, backpacking and financial intelligence. I did not write it, but Libby Kane did, and it includes some great tips on what you can incorporate into your travel. Here are some very practical tips that jumped out to me: –A goal is the first step—in travel and life.
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