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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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
Step Away From the Phone!
Here comes the backlash to being on your phone when you are with other people. There are some great ideas below for dinners and
The Future of College
I would never change my college days and am happy we have been blessed to give the same to our kids. But times are
Losing is Good For You
From the Hopi Hawk days of competition to everybody getting a ribbon. I will never forget the mom who ran out and carried her
How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
Have you heard of or read “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren? Rick Warren is the senior pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange
Get it Together
The New York Times ran this great article on what happened to a woman when her husband suddenly passed away. She was not financially
How to Fulfill Your Dreams
This is great stuff. Love the three S’s for deadlines. Fantastic Life Rule #9: Set Goals You don’t have to overwhelm yourself with
Health Care
Do yourself a big favor. Take a few minutes to watch/listen to Dave Ramsey. This is the reality of the financial world we are
Fresh Look at the Emergency Fund
With my daughter going out on her own, we spent time talking about creating an Emergency Fund and what it is and what it
The Secret to Life in Two Words
Interesting. Wonder how different my stress level would be? The Fantastic Life Rule #11: The Growth ParadigmThis rule reminds you that you can
Make Your Day Better
I loved reading things that I could apply to my days while I was in what I call the chemo disaster days. I thought
The Success Indicator
This graph is spot on (other than the obvious male vs. female thing). Be successful. The Fantastic Life Rule #7: Be Value DrivenThis
Credit Card Debt is Out of Control. Don’t Let this Happen to You!
One glance at the graph below and you will see why most people in America today do not get ahead or save any money.
What’s Your Word for 2014?
Thought you would like the below ideas. Food for thought: I have not one word, but working on my words to change for 2014 Sugar