Last week I sent a write-up on Discipline and Consistency. This week, let’s take one more look at consistency—my word for 2022. Below is another article on why we should focus on developing this skill. Here is my question: How can I continue to become more consistent? Below are some of the ways …
I have been into Stoicism for some years now and have written a few LIFEies about this ancient school of thought in the past. I have had a number of people ask me how to dive deeper into the philosophy. Here are a few ways: –Read the article below — it’s a GREAT summary …
One of my favorite words in business is velocity. I LOVE velocity. I love work flowing, no bottlenecks, and absolutely no black holes (ever). I have previously told the story that early in my career, I actually created a Black Hole list where all my super cool ideas and projects went to die. Fortunately, …
As you know if you have been a regular reader of LIFEies, I only hang out with Batteries-Included people. I’ve had a number of readers ask, “What if you are a naturally negative or ‘reality based’ person?” Below is an article with a sound strategy for making a sustainable change to becoming more positive and a …
Below is a great article on two topics we never tend to think about. Suffering and Dying. I originally typed this LIFEies after being in a car accident and having 3 fractured ribs, so there is the pain. Couple that with all my athletic endevours, I know short term pain on a first name basis. …
Below is a 3-minute article by Elisa Boxer on finding a mindful minute anywhere, at any time throughout your day. Slowing my day and my life down has been on the front of my mind for a couple years now. This is a great way to actually do it. — Find a simple physical …
Every now and then, I like to reinforce a great idea (or several). In May of 2015, I sent out a LIFEies about Bill McRaven, a retired Navy Seal commander’s commencement address at University of Texas. (Click here to revisit that talk.) He has now come out with a book on the same topic. It …
The best way to stay out of debt is to not go into it in the first place. Below is a Wall Street Journal article on what is happening to baby boomers in retirement and the tough decisions they are now having to face due to debt accumulation over the years. Here are a few …
As a third generation Arizonan, I am a big supporter of our adopted native Dr. Andrew Weil. Everything he does is amazing. Today, I wanted to share his three breathing exercises. Focusing on breathing patterns is one of the many ways we can manage stress, fall asleep and even energize us throughout the day. …
There is a good thing about bad emotions– they tell you something is wrong. And there is a process for harnessing your emotions and creating positive outcomes. When I first started in real estate, it did not take long for me to realize that I wasn’t the most valuable person in the room. I …
