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 Climb
I have been on the climb for a long, long time, and what is crazy is that I have been on several different mountain summits
Add Years to Your Life
I follow Peter Diamandis and attend Abundance 360 annually. Peter is my go-to for anything future-focused—and a trusted advisor when it comes to longevity. Below are his 11 resolutions to add
Henry Miller’s small book on turning 80
Below is a wonderful blog from Farnam Street summarizing Henry Miller’s book, On Turning Eighty. Published in 1972, only 200 copies were printed, but the
LIFEies Wrapped 2025
2025 was another year of showing up—week after week—and paying attention to what truly resonated. LIFEies Wrapped gives us a clear look at what hit,
Embrace Change this Year
It’s officially 2026! Happy New Year! Let’s get to learning something new. Here is the first question I ask myself at the beginning of the
Time with Family
We work hard, and we chase goals — but family is the anchor that makes all of it meaningful. Every time I unplug and spend
Part 3: The Art of Doing Nothing
Naval Ravikant’s X thread below touches on meditation in its simplest form…. you do absolutely nothing. No journaling, no thinking, no planning — just sitting.
Part 2: Press Play for Two Meditations to try out
I still believe meditation is great for me. So over the past few years, I tried two guided meditation apps (Calm and Headspace) so I could build
Part 1: Practicing Mindfulness
We’re starting a new series on practicing mindfulness for the next few weeks. Today is very simple. No incense. No chants. Just five ways to
Be Grateful
The older I get the more I value gratitude. I have come to realize you simply can’t have enough of it. (I have written about
Want to Live Longer?
You might be able to tell by the focus of some recent LIFEies that I am thinking about longevity and healthspan (healthy life span) more
Choices Matter
Choices matter. As we age, we learn this over and over. As I have shared before, my mantra is, “I live my life hard, so
Habits… a few tips
Habits run my life and I am better for them. I am a big believer in and have written a LIFEies about the power of
Traveling to Grow
Sometimes I travel solo to test myself. And yes, to enjoy new experiences. Over the last 30 years, I’ve been there, done that with just
Mindset
I read the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck years ago, and I still think about it, coach it to our team, and work
A Relationship with Money
Below is a great article about our relationship with money. What does a healthy relationship look like as well as an unhealthy one? Looking
No More Screentime
We are addicted to our phones — it’s real, and it’s not going away. The average American spends around five hours a day glued to
The Oldest Person to Hike the Appalachian Trail
I found an inspiring story that I just want to share with my Act 3 Chimera group. As you may know, I am a huge
The Power of Writing
I have read about journals on and off for decades, and even attempted journaling myself a few times. For me, writing books and publishing our
The Power of Grit
Dan Cnossen, a Navy Seal, woke up without his legs. He went on to become a Paralympic gold medalist. His story is extraordinary, but what
Cold Plunging
I bought a cold plunge 18 months ago. Yes, it’s the latest longevity fad (along with sauna, redlight, peptides, stem cells, etc.). The article below
Why Change is Hard. Meet Flint.
The below article is another way of looking at how we survive and how we can change. Using our prehistoric past, author Laurie Marbas introduces
DIY
Do it yourself (DIY) has a big following. Below is an article from an economist talking about the different layers of DIY thinking. Here is
Habits to Build a Better Life
I constantly refine my systems and try to create new ones. Why? Because success is not about working harder — it’s about working smarter. The
LIFEies for People in their 20’s
When I was in my 20s, I had no idea how critical that decade would be. I was working hard, taking chances, and making mistakes
Benefits of being Bilingual
I have not learned another language — yet. However, learning Spanish is still on my bucket list. The science is clear: bilingual brains are stronger,
Setting the Stage for Success
I’m not sure why I read the article below. It’s not my normal read… but the takeaways were solid. Here is the main message: If you
Building Confidence That Does not Shatter
What is confidence that does not shatter? Resilience. Resilience isn’t something you magically find when things go wrong—it’s something you build long before that. Through
Multitasking: Super Power or Not?
Occasionally, I write LIFEies for me to read again in a couple months (I try to be a few months ahead, of course). Today’s email
Working with Family
I’ve been lucky enough to work daily with my son, Charlie, at CRE OneSource for the past 4 years. Spending time together, aligning goals, and