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 Nap Should Be a Snack
Yes, I have an ongoing “thing” with naps. I am an avid napper, and the more I learn about how beneficial they are, the more
The Case for Kids
I have 4 children and they have been the best thing I have ever been involved with. That alone could be the sole message of
Finding Success Every Day
I’ve been thinking a lot about success AND the journey getting there. One idea that I keep coming back to is: how can I find
Building Trust Quickly
One area I think about all the time is building deep and meaningful relationships…That means build trust too. I have spent almost four decades building
Self-Help Reading Primer
Since I wrote The Fantastic Life (order your copy here), I have been reading more and more books in the “self-help” category. Some are good,
Really Connecting Series 2
I hope your week of connecting was fun and enlightening. I know I thought about it, worked on listening without judgement and loved a number
Really Connecting Series 1
One of my top 10 goals for the past few years has been to be more present. In 2021, I changed it to be intensely present. While
Living Each Moment
Tackling mindfulness and living in the moment is an ongoing topic of my life and therefore my LIFEies. The idea of living life now is so compelling and spot on, I
Alone Time
My daily hiking partner, backpacking partner and longtime friend Brad Lemon got hurt badly a couple years ago when we were hiking in the Dolomites.
Loving Monotony
When I was a hard charging young broker, I wanted to negotiate every deal to the absolute final deal point. My first real lease I completely over negotiated, almost killed the deal and got schooled
Seek Discomfort Every Day
Over the winter, I would hike, ride the Peloton, or lift weights early in the morning. Then I would throw on a swimsuit and get
The Days are Long But the Decades are Short
I am amazed at the wisdom of some 30 year old’s. Below my comments is a blog by Sam Altman about what he has learned in his 30 years.
Habits Take Time
Habits take time. I know this, yet I am constantly trying out new habits, the majority of which fail to stick. Why? For me, there
Why Success Won`t Make You Happy
I am an achievement addict. I have been for all my life. Is achievement the same as success? Not sure but it is close enough for
Are We Born to Wander?
The title of the below article (which is from last month’s National Geographic) hit me hard. After a year of being locked down, and not able to travel, my answer
Keeping Stress Under Control
We all have stress. Some stress is good. For almost a year, we have ALL been under too much stress from the COVID 19 pandemic,
Training Models to Get Smarter
It is really crazy how many resources are available to help you get smarter. I thought I was pretty engaged in the self-improvement arena, but I am
Free eBook–The Best of LIFEies 2014-2020
I have been writing LIFEies since 2014, every week, rain or shine, and over the years I’ve noticed that you never know what topic will
Do You Have Enough?
Today’s LIFEies is a quick one. Below is a very simple story from author Kurt Vonnegut about a conversation he had with the author of Catch 22,
Brutal Truths
I continue to learn every day and that is one thing I want to do the rest of my life. Sometimes…..ok, oftentimes, the truths are
The Neuroscience of Trust
Below is a pretty detailed article from Harvard on building trust. Trust is something I have been thinking about, working on and trying to coach
No Outcome Thinking Time
If you’ve been following LIFEies for a while, you know I am a big believer in scheduling my time to the minute. My calendars are
Living in the Arena
I love the below quote from Theodore Roosevelt, now widely called The Man in the Arena. It’s so good, it’s worth reading annually. Now is
You Find What You Seek
I would imagine most LIFEies readers already know today’s subject line AND know it to be true. So today, this is a simple reminder to
Staying Motivated
I do quite a bit of public speaking. Some of my best talks are to young leaders. In 2020, I created a new talk—The Long
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