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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The below LIFEies was sent to our family by my daughter Kate. Today is just a short video to remind ourselves that LIFE is going
Buy Experiences, Not Things
If there is one thing I have been focused on over the past few years, it has been to experience life not buy things
10 Characteristics of Good Problem Solvers
Below are some characteristics of good problem solvers. I have highlighted the ones I think are most important to me. I could have highlighted
5 Keys to Thrive and Create the Life You Desire
I found the below article on ways to grow and become comfortable with change. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Don’t just be content surviving; learn to thrive
Things You Should Stop Putting Yourself Through
Here’s an interesting list of things to stop putting yourself through. Keep an eye out for the things in this list that you find in
Where Do You Spend Your Time?
Bill Koenig, Of Interest today, has some of the coolest graphs. Below is how an average American spends their time awake. Five hours a
Failing Forward
Learning to deal with failure is a great lesson in life. As you all know, I have been a 100% commission salesman all my
Converting Pessimists to Optimists
Michael Josephson says to see tomorrow for the second part. Well, he never published it. SO, I wanted to clear my e-mail and did
Happy Habits
Guys, this article is awesome. READ IT! Then make some positive happy changes to your life. I have highlighted key points too, if you
Secrets from Steve
7 Secrets To Job Success 1) Do what you love no matter what it happens to be. 2) Put a dent in the universe.
Living on the Median Income
Ok – this is an interesting article. Depending on where you live (big city-expensive, or small rural city—less), you can live on the Median US
Words of a Champion
I hope you enjoy this slice of expertise, really good read. The Fantastic Life Rule #18: Do Nothing in ModerationYour family life,
The Pickle Jar
Good lesson here… some savings from every deal I have done. The Fantastic Life Rule #2: Be Crystal Clear on What You WantYour
Stop Lying Down with the Dogs Already
This article speaks for itself – make sure you are the type of person you want to be surrounded by. The Fantastic Life Rule
Money Reality
Money will be a real issue for you the rest of your life. This is a good article to see what can happen, and it
Self Discipline Leads To Cash Flow
Guys, read this… learn this… apply this to your life. The Fantastic Life Rule #9: Set GoalsWhat goals have you set to protect
She’s (Rarely) the Boss
You have so much opportunity. Take it, run with it, be all that God meant you to be. Understand the road is never easy.
Bank of Mom and Dad
This is a good one to pass along to the kids. Below is a great article on the thoughts/questions that go through parents’ heads
Live Hard
This is a useful list, something to think about today. The Fantastic Life Rule #16: Don’t Waste TimeTime wasting appears in many
Making Good Decisions
Make good decisions, seems simple enough… right? The Fantastic Life Rule #15: Take the Decision Out of the MomentWhen you have to
Stop Gorging on Gratification
I thought this had some great things to apply right away to your daily life. Enjoy! The Fantastic Life Rule
10 Characteristics of Good Problem Solvers
It’s good to know some characteristics of good problem solvers. I have highlighted the ones I think are most important to me. I could
Thanks, Mom and Dad
To parents and kids, appreciation goes a long way. The Fantastic Life Rule #1: Know Your StoryThere are two stories to every person,
Control the Cookie Flow
Read the whole thing. Control the cookie flow. The Fantastic Life Rule #4: Be Value Driven Your cookie flow is based entirely off
A Formula for Happiness
I love the way Arthur Brooks points out four basic values of faith, family, community, and work, and that pursuing these values is the
A Different Therapy to Find Greater Happiness
Thought you might like this. Positive outlook is a driver to happiness and positive perspective to the past. See my highlighted points and if you are
What Bill Gates Won’t Tell You About Giving Money Away
As you start to make money you will start getting pressure to donate some of it back. The first will be the schools you
Who Is the Most Interesting Person You’ve Ever Sat Next To?
Read this… so cool. The Fantastic Life Rule #4: All of Life is ConnectedFrom people, to situations, to habits—all of the things in life
Meaningful Conversations
I got this from Gregg Kafka my runner. Pretty good. The Fantastic Life Rule #16: Don’t Waste TimeThis rule amplifies the many
Take Risks and Be Engaged
Some of this is pretty cool. See my highlighted points below. The Fantastic Life Rule #8: Play Where You Can WinFailure is a big