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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Lies About Passion
How many times has someone told you to “Follow your passion”? Advice around this topic is given ALL the time. Today, I wanted to explore
Amateur vs. Professional – Round 2
In 1984, when I was first starting my career in Commercial Real Estate, a broker named Peter I worked with at Grubb & Ellis had
Who Do You Want To Be?
The thought-provoking article below from Gary Brunison at Korn Ferry says the question is not WHAT do you want to do? The question we should
The Map Is Not the Territory
For decades, I have used a baseball analogy when I coach people. I call it learning bunt defense. In baseball, you have to learn how
The Mind Is for Having Ideas…
Yes, I am promoting walking again this week. Last week we learned that going on a walk and getting outside is vital for your mental
Yes-Walking!
Yes, I am promoting walking again this week. Last week we learned that going on a walk and getting outside is vital for your mental
Simply Going on a Walk
Going for a simple walk has never been more personally profitable than it is today. Getting outside is a long-standing recurring theme of LIFEies —
The Best in the World
I have to admit, I don’t listen to hard rock. Nor was I really a Van Halen fan. I am, however, a complete fanatic about
The Conversation IS the Relationship
For the past four years, I have sent the highlighted document below to myself at least four times a year. Why? Because, for me, it’s
Parable of the Oranges
I have a huge irritant in my life. Processing. I hate processors. Trust me there is a distinct difference between adding value and processing. For
Life’s Hard Spots
I wanted to send a LIFEies for those who are going through a rough patch (who isn’t?). The book Unbroken is about Louis Zamperini, an Olympic
Solitude
I spend at least 30 nights a year on the ground (backpacking). Sure, I love the exercise. I absolutely love the time in nature. But
LIFEies for 300
Back in July of this year, LIFEies hit a milestone. The 300th LIFEies was published—which was a nice marker. This got me thinking about why
What is IT?
In 1983, I got drafted and signed with the Minnesota Twins. It was the most significant event in my life at 21 years old. In
Simple Guide to Types of Meditation
I got a number of emails from my meditation LIFEies from last week. The biggest question was about what kind of meditation I am doing.
Complexities of Meditation
I have made the commitment to meditate daily. That commitment alone has taken four years, reading over 10 books on the subject, and writing several
Mindset Importance
A few years back, I wrote a LIFEies on a book by Carol S. Dweck called Mindset on how important having a growth mindset is for
Why Velocity?
Almost every single day for the last 40+ years I have pushed myself to keep everything moving. I have spent a lifetime on velocity. I have
Team Members to Focus On
I’ve run the vaunted Marathon des Sables. I’ve run the Western States 100. I’ve been a top producer at Lee & Associates for 25 years.
Network Success
I have +-5,000 LinkedIn connections. We have an extensive +-12,000 contacts in our database at Coppola-Cheney. LIFEies goes to over 25,000 people weekly. My Commercial
Less Than $1,000 in Savings?
I have a simple LIFEies for you today. Save money for emergencies. A good rule of thumb is to have 6-8 months of living expenses
A Happy Life
Let’s start with the obvious. For a happy life, read LIFEies every Monday. Second, buy The Fantastic Life and incorporate the rules into your life.
Stealing Success Habits
Words matter. Phrases can transform lives. Don’t believe me? When was the last time you received a harsh criticism that turned your entire day upside
Changing People’s Minds
Words matter. Phrases can transform lives. Don’t believe me? When was the last time you received a harsh criticism that turned your entire day upside
12 Phrases Every Leader Should Use
Words matter. Phrases can transform lives. Don’t believe me? When was the last time you received a harsh criticism that turned your entire day upside
The Questions You Wish You Had Asked Your Parents
I thought the below WSJ article on questions we want to ask our parents was thoughtful. Why not, RIGHT NOW, ask any and all questions of
Motivation – Tom Bilyeu
I follow a very motivational guy named Tom Bilyeu (you can see his Instagram here or visit his website here). He did a live talk
Advice From the Self-made
I look for and find mentors everywhere I go. Some are people I speak with regularly, have known for decades, and get to learn from
Say No to Negativity
Most LIFEies readers will have heard of the ‘The Negativity Effect’ which basically says that bad events and emotions affect us way stronger than positive
Picking a Career
I was drafted by the Minnesota Twins right out of college, but when they released me a year later I had to figure out what my