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 […]
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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
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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.
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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
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Can you believe there are three easy ways (for some of us) to be awesome?  We know these. They are not a surprise. But they are important to work on daily. –Hang around people you want to be. Who you hang out with will change your life. Hang out with FANTASTIC people. –Make friends.Â
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Below is a long, thoughtful article that you can read if you are interested in the topic of aging and the mind. Illness and health are way more rooted in your mind and heart than previously thought. Today, I just want to pass along this simple message—and you already know it to be true:Â
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The Fantastic Life is created, not inherited. In my book (that you can purchase by clicking here), there are 18 rules for living The Fantastic Life. Below is an article from Time Magazine that sites numerous studies showing the science behind all my rules. AND the science is compelling. –Ambitious goals make you happier. –You think you
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Below is a great article that my brother sent me about all the incredible things happening in American manufacturing today. Sound boring?  Far from it. The software company hackathons we have seen in the tech industry recently are now coming to USA manufacturing. Rapid change, time to market, and continuous disruption; get used to them. Make sure you are on the right side of this immense
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To continue my habit discussion from last week, here is a challenge—How do we create a better To Do list? One that makes us more organized, productive, and focused? This week, let’s try a few simple suggestions from Rachel Gillett’s article below: 1. Break projects into more manageable tasks. We always say, “how do
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