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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30 Things You’ll Regret
I am fortunate that I don’t regret much of my life. That’s just me. I take each lesson (and believe me, I get schooled
Reasons to Give Thanks
This is the season to be thankful. We know that being thankful and grateful is one of the most powerful advantages in life. Below
Killer Interview Questions
Over the years, I’ve been on both sides of the interview table. Below is a list of great interview questions. Use these as you interview
Positive Thinking…the Right Way
We know a positive mindset is critical to finding success and having a fulfilling life. In an interesting twist, however, thinking positively can have negative
Habits of Ineffective Leaders
Below is a cool infographic for all of us, not just those of us who lead teams. Throughout the years, I have had to
Developing Mental Toughness
I am in the middle of reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss. It is chock-full of great insights. I thought it would be a
Listen to the Positive Voice Within
Let me start with a statement: The inner voice is agnostic. It is negative, positive, irrelevant, and of course, important. Rule #1 of The Fantastic
Honor the Process
For a number of years, I have been coaching, teaching and talking about The Process. Here are few sayings I use: “Honor. The. Process.”
Feeling Burned Out?
If the path to the Fantastic Life seems exhausting, that’s because it is! It’s easy to get burned out. Over the years, one of
Habits that Ruin Your Productivity
Habits rule our lives. I am constantly working on good habits. However, bad habits are easier to fall into, and can ruin our productivity.
Want to Get Ahead at Work?
Amir Goldberg, a professor at the Stanford School of Business, and Sameer Srivastava from Berkley teamed up for a research project in which they studied
The Single Biggest Problem Every Successful Person Faces
I love everything Malcolm Gladwell writes, or in this case, talks about. The below article covers a discussion between Gladwell and Lance Armstrong that
Become a More Confident Person
Over the course of our life, we should become more confident each year. But many of us don’t. I’m not sure why exactly, but I
Developing Daily Discipline
What is discipline? In the below article, Inga Stasiulionyte describes discipline as: The difference between being in control of your future and letting your
Networking Basics – Go Ahead and Read This
Before you stop reading—know that EVERYONE networks. If you aren’t networking, keep reading anyway. Why? Because you should be. Networking is just another way
Becoming Mentally Tough
Most people would argue that the Navy Seals are some of the toughest people on the planet, both physically and mentally. Below is a
Trust in the Turtle
Below is an article about how Howard Schultz (CEO of Starbucks) got his job at Starbucks. He pursued the company for over a year
Using the Weekend
Here is a different perspective: Weekends are not mini-vacations. Rather, they are an opportunity to grow. In our society, we are taught that career
Three Breathing Exercises
As a third generation Arizonan, I am a big supporter of our adopted native Dr. Andrew Weil. Everything he does is amazing. Today, I
The Real Cause of Your Stress
We are told by psychologists that humans need a certain amount of stress to thrive. However, I would venture to say that just living
Habits to Help You Build Trust
Remember in fifth grade when your teachers would have you do team-building exercises? One of the main activities was the trust fall, leaning back
Your Cheat Sheet for Direction
Most successful people have tips and tricks for how they got where they are. Some people even write entire books. (like I did with The
Deep Practice is for just a few areas in your life
The most important aspect of deliberate practice is that you NEED to know what you are deliberately practicing for.” Achieving the Fantastic Life is
My Secret Weapon
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
Habits of Eventual Millionaires
Living The Fantastic Life is not all about money. However, money has given me more time. With more time, I have been able to
Condolences
Giving condolences is not easy. Sometimes the sympathy we try to share with grieving friends and loved ones creates more damage from overlooking or simply
How Much To Save For Emergencies?
Preparing for the unexpected emergency seems impossible. The main reason is it’s UNEXPECTED. You don’t know how much to save or what to prepare
Detox Your Internal Dialogue
The heaviest weight we carry is that of emotional and stressful pressures that we have created or that have been established within our own
How to Stick with Mediation
A part of the Fantastic Life is meditation (prayer, time out, whatever you want to call it) but damn it is hard to get
Why You Should Be Obsessed
We all struggle to achieve our career and personal goals. Today, I argue that the problem may not be how hard you’re doing something,