Over my lifetime I have become an avid reader of all things personal and professional growth. I’ve also come to learn that many people don’t have time to read, don’t like to read or don’t know what to read to help them live a Fantastic Life. This blog is a shortcut to articles and stories that I’ve found helpful. There are thousands in this library, organized by topic and by Fantastic Life rule. Even better, I’ve summarized each entry and highlighted what’s most important. So you don’t have to.
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Doing Great Work
Achieving greatness requires more than ambition. You need talent, passion, and of course, relentless effort. Paul Graham’s insights on doing great work in the article
A Good Death
Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing
Ray Dalio’s 5 Step Process to Get What you Want
As regular readers know, I spend a lot of time on goal setting. Every week, month, and year, I devote hours and hours thinking about my
A Well Lived LIFE(ies)
We all strive to live a long and healthy life. The below article by Andy Murray highlights 5 ways to age well according to different
The Latest on Sleep
I have been focused on all the latest discussions on sleep for years (past LIFEies on sleep can be found here, here, and here). Below is a very
Working Out Everyday
I LOVE adventure. To be able to tackle all the adventures I want to, I need to train (exercise) all the time. So, I hike
Time Billionaire
What is a “Time Billionaire?” Simply put, it’s a concept that challenges us to recognize the wealth of time we hold, especially when we’re young.
Do Hard Things
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
LIFEies on Sugar
Cutting back on sugar is tough, especially when you love sweets as much as I do. I went looking for ways to cut out sugar and found
Do THIS to Live Longer
The longevity industry is booming. Everyone wants to live longer. And the research is booming as well. According to the below article, THE NUMBER ONE THING
How Often You Should Call Your Parents
This week, let’s focus on how often we should call our parents. If you are one of my own kids reading this; Call and come over all
A Quick Check Up
LIFEies is written as a weekly life lesson, sharing ways to help define your Fantastic Life and to make sure we are spending time thinking
The #1 Resume Red Flag
Today’s LIFEies is for anyone looking to upgrade their resume for today’s hiring managers. Having a strong resume is the number one way for you
The Easy Life?
Today, I see more and more people desiring an easy life without many challenges. And I remember when I thought I wanted that too. I would have
Tomorrow Self
This is a concept I have been using over the last few years. I say to myself: What would I say about this tomorrow? Our “today-self”
The Great Secret About Leadership
Below is a cool article by former football coach, Urban Meyer, on leadership. While Urban Meyer has recently fallen out of favor with the public, he
Guiding Adult Children
I have four adult children, so I am always on the lookout for ideas to improve my relationship with them. Below is a good article that
Building Systems
If there’s one thing I love to do, it’s set and reset goals for myself. The only thing I love even more than setting goals
Lead Measures
What are lead and lag measures? This concept is essential for business management. Lead measures are things that you can control and are real time
To be the Best
I have always strived to be the best CRE broker I could be for 40 years now. I started with this mindset on day
Writing to Think
Every week I write a LIFEies and a C2 Voice. As the years have gone on, this writing has helped me grow as a writer and a person. By
The Importance of a Discussion
Have you ever had a discussion that changed your life? In the blog below, Joe Polish explains the important role that discussions have in overcoming
Building a Great Company OR a Fantastic Life
Sam Altman is one smart guy. He’s the face behind ChatGPT and a leading expert on AI. But beyond his technical knowledge, he’s made some insightful
Master Your Breath
In LIFEies, I have talked a few times about breathing (Three Breathing Exercises, Calm Under Pressure, & Inner Peace. Now.). Now there’s a bestselling book about breathing called Breath by James
The Feynman Learning Technique
The Feynman Learning Technique, developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, is a powerful method that uses the act of teaching to improve learning and
Learning from Martha Stewart
What do successful people have in common? They NEVER stop pushing themselves. There is no finish line. Of course, I am trying to learn all
Longevity
If you could live as long as possible, would you? I love what Ray Kurzweil says: I know I want to live tomorrow and I
Crafting Your Life Stories
Rule #1 of The Fantastic Life is Know Your Stories. We each have the opportunity to craft, refine, and own the stories we tell ourselves
As We Get Older We Have Less Friends – Why?
All relationships require work and this holds true in friendships. As we get older, we tend to make our circle smaller and value quality over
How To Be a Good Mentee
For today’s LIFEies, I went to two of my team members at The Coppola-Cheney Group: Nick Whitehouse and Kaeli Cabral. They are great young people