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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A Pause
Scott Dinsmore wrote the below blog just before his death near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (read more here). I love his mindset and work.
Olympic Mantras to Live By
Like many of you, I have been addicted to the entire Olympic experience. I love the commitment each athlete makes to their craft and
What is Sleep Inertia?
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. I promise I won’t spend a third of LIFEies on this topic, but I want to make
Learn To Be Resilient
As the real world hits you, and we all know it will hit you over and over, resilience and grit become some of the most important skills to develop. AND
College Checklist
Sending a child to college? Have a kid turning 18? A simple must do for every parent is getting these two documents executed: —Health Care
Learning About Life
One of the best parts of my career has been meeting great people. I have been blessed to meet the best of the best. –Sister
Division of Labor
As a parent of four, I have been very lucky to have my wife Tracy stay home. Because of this, we have had a very traditional
The world still needs adults
Most weeks, I can just give all the LIFEies readers a quick summary of the article and let them decide whether or not they
Cultivating the Art of Serendipity
In my first book, How to Win in Commercial Real Estate Investing, I talk about “Real Estate Eyes.” I live, breathe, and sleep thinking about real
Sloppy Emails – a pet peeve of mine
For the past decade, I have been under siege with emails. I receive anywhere between 200-300 a day. I am sure you are the same.
Why take risks?
I have been in the risk business for 30 years. What do I mean? I started 100% commission real estate brokerage in 1984 and have
Unconditional Responsibility
The subject line says it all, so you can stop reading now. OR, you can read below and pick up some additional tips on
Success Requires Energy
I love the thought: Success requires energy. Today, I have an article for us to incorporate some ideas into our thoughts. Creating success requires energy. A
Increased Efficiency Could Make Us Miserable
I love it when technology can make my life easier. I am totally focused on efficiency as well. Of course, there is a downside. Below is a wonderful article
Worst Cities for Gridlock
I hate commuting. Since my first job in 1983, I have been on a mission to not commute more than 5 minutes. Why? Because
What?? Over 20% of Americans believe they will be in debt FOREVER
What?! See the below infographic for some crazy statistics about debt. A study by creditcards.com found that 21% of all Americans believe they will NEVER be able to pay off
Deliberate Practice
Over the past few years, we have seen a ton of research on why talent is not the precursor of success. Below is a
Age is just a thought
Below is a long, thoughtful article that you can read if you are interested in the topic of aging and the mind. Illness and
First grab a tissue, then watch this video about moms
This week’s LIFEies is just a short video. With Mother’s Day around the corner, I am sure you will want to give your mom a call, or
Brains Keep Growing
Great news! The brain can continue to grow. We are not born with all the cells we will have in our life. Let’s make this a
Every day is scout day
When I coached my son in baseball, we toured over 20 colleges and met with baseball coaches. My favorite quote was from Buddy Gouldsmith, then head coach at UNLV and
How NOT to introduce yourself
Today’s LIFEies is for anyone who still meets people at work or social events. I meet young people all the time and am amazed by
Feeling Like A Failure
Those who know me well, know that I love Seth Godin and his blog. I have to share his recent blog on failure. Seth
A 30-Second Habit
I am a lifelong learner. I read daily, attend seminars, and learn incessantly. Below is an article on developing a 30 second habit. What you do is after every
Finding Your Bliss
Ok, I am going to go deep on you today. Most LIFEies are simple and a sharp stab to the gut (thank you for
How to Stay Calm
I found this article and read it immediately —for me. All my career, I have been so intense, so focused and it started to take its toll. Now, I am working
More Valuable Than Money
We all know that money isn’t everything. BUT do we show it in our actions? I know that I have not always lived up to
Why I love Steve Kerr and what he has to do with LIFEies
One question I keep getting asked is, “Why did you create LIFEies?” There is a three part answer: First, was for promotion. I wanted to let people
Evolving Throughout Our Careers – Wisdom from Steve Jobs
In the past, if you stayed in a business long enough you either became a dinosaur or you had to reinvent yourself. Today, if you do
Multigenerational Family Vacations
One of my strengths (and curses) is that I’m forward thinking. I spend a ton of time looking into the future, creating goals and