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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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
Hiking is getting out of The Matrix
I have been an avid hiker and backpacker for 30 years. Hiking and sleeping on the ground is a surefire way for me to get out
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Better Sleep
Long time LIFEies readers know that one of my biggest weaknesses is something I viewed as a rock solid competitive advantage for 25 years. Sleep. I taught
More than 50 Hours a Week Gets You in Top 10%
I have always espoused working 40 hours a week as posted minimum requirements for a job. If you want to get ahead you have to work smarter AND you have
How to Destroy Your Life
Sometimes James Altucher is pure genius. His entire article below is exactly that. At a minimum, please read my highlights. The article offers great
A Bad Business Model
You might have never heard its formal name, but you and I are invited into a bad business model every single day. It’s called the
7 New Habits of Highly Successful People
For 2016, let’s create some great habits!! I spend a lot of time with my team talking about becoming irreplaceable. That is just one of
Catching Sunrises
It is that time of the year when most people think about the coming year and set some goals or resolutions. Here is one
Make a Change Today
Every time I read a piece from Dharmesh Shah, I take away something new. The article below includes a few tips that are not
What is your perspective?
For the holiday season, I am going with a little “heavier” topic this week. The below article talks about two different perspectives on the holiday season. The overbearing
Be the Luckiest Person on the Planet
Luck is a very interesting word. I have heard and said, “the harder I work, the luckier I get” many times. James Altucher and
Motivation Mind Map
Below is a great mind map from Learning Fundamentals on how to get motivated for any task at anytime. Here are a couple ideas
The True Meaning of Our Lives
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude. I am truly blessed and hope these weekly messages are life changing for you. They are
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About Investing
You do not have to read all the items in this list (unless you are interested), but you have to read the following points: 2. When
Even the Best Can Get Better
We can all be better. We know that. But how? Here are some simple ways that I use and some additional highlights below in the article:
Stand Up While You Read This
Wow. I was blown away by the information in the article below. Sitting is SO bad for you. I have included some ideas below
Do You Self-Sabotage?
Boy, the below article and the concept of Self-Sabotage loopholes hit home with me when I read it. I am GREAT at loophole numbers 2, 6 and 9, and pretty
Why Aren’t You Doing What Really Makes You Happy?
The Fantastic Life is created, not inherited. In my book (that you can purchase by clicking here), there are 18 rules for living The
A Simple Way to Save Money
There are simple ways to save money each and every day. Do not go to Starbucks every day for your morning coffee. Make your lunch at
Can I Motivate You To Read More In 5 Sentences?
“In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn’t read all the time — none.
My Favorite Four Letter Word
Below is a short article that has me thinking about my favorite four letter word all day: Done! I am a compulsive “complete or move the
7 Payments to Passion
Passion is a misunderstood word for getting what you want. After reading today’s LIFEies, you should have a better understanding of your own passion. The article
Taking Control of Your Life
Taking control of your life is essential to making it Fantastic. You get one shot–make it a good one. Live each day to your fullest potential
Diversification of Investments
Investing is difficult. I do not know all the answers when it comes to investing, but I do know that for 30 years, I have tried to diversify my portfolio.
Productivity Habits
Below is a great infographic that visually shows 35 habits to be more productive. Take a look, pick a few, and take them on
Savor the Moment
Savoring moments. It sounds so simple, so easy to do. If you are like me and you get focused on the grind, then you
Gray Hair and Silver Linings
Below is a fine article about aging and some of the positives that come from being over 50 years old. These include the ability to