Be Crystal Clear on What You Want
What are your priorities in life?
If you don’t know what your Fantastic Life looks like,
how can you pursue it?
All these articles demonstrate Fantastic Life Rule #2 in practice.
What it Takes to be the GOAT
Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT, and his story isn’t just about football—it’s about greatness, period. He wasn’t a prodigy. He fought, adapted, and pushed
How Self-Cultivation Unlocks Lasting Self-Improvement
Self-cultivation is a new word for how we build lasting self-improvement. It’s not all about hitting short-term goals (although I would argue that having super
Round 2: Difference Between Pros and Amateurs
I love this concept so I thought I would revisit it. If you want the original LIFEies on Pros vs. Amateurs, click here. I have always
A Good Death
Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing
Guiding Adult Children
I have four adult children, so I am always on the lookout for ideas to improve my relationship with them. Below is a good article that
Building a Great Company OR a Fantastic Life
Sam Altman is one smart guy. He’s the face behind ChatGPT and a leading expert on AI. But beyond his technical knowledge, he’s made some insightful
Confident Humility
Since I started writing LIFEies, I now get inspiration for life lessons everywhere. Today, the lesson comes from a blog from the company that is
Want Less
When I read the article after my comments, this formula stuck out: Satisfaction = what you have ÷ what you want The absolute key to
Success–Happy or Miserable?
I have been pursuing success for decades, and one thing I’ve heard a lot over the years is that success would not bring me happiness.
Independence = The Highest Form of Wealth
I pulled the quick article below from The Hustle because this message is critical to living a Fantastic Life. More than money, independence is the
Overthinking
The below article caught me on the first line: Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there. How do you not
Intensely Present
I am working on being intensely present. This was a top 3 goal for 2021 and has continued at the top for 2022. I am
The Average Savings of Americans
Let’s start today’s LIFEies with this crazy stat: 48% of ALL American households headed by someone over 55 years of age have NO retirement savings whatsoever.
Run Your Own Race
I love the title of this article AND the message. I got it from the Farnam Street blog but wanted to share the message with the LIFEies
51/1 Rule for a Great 2022
What is the 51/1 Rule? I thought this concept was really interesting. Below is the full detailed The full, detailed explanation of this rule, but
Stoic Habits
I had to send this article JUST for the first quote: “It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but
Life is not Testing You, It’s Reflecting You
Life is not testing you, it’s reflecting you. What you are putting out in the world comes right back to you. This is a powerful
Peak Wellness
These days, everyone is looking for a “cure” or “answer” to their problems. They are stressed so they sign up for a yoga class. They
Giving Up Stuff
When I worked at Grubb and Ellis in the 80s we had a broker who was a nuclear scientist, John Irvine. I’m not sure why
The Tail End
Below is a great exercise in time and gaining clarity on what is important in you life (FL Rule #2). Take a moment to break down
Overinvesting vs. Underinvesting our Most Valuable Resource
Brian Kight has some great thoughts and blogs. I love his work. I particularly loved his blog below on investing in what truly matters. I
What is on your Desk?
Richard Jenrette passed away last year after a massively successful career on Wall Street that spanned four decades. On his desk he had his
Things to Give Up
Tim Denning (author of today’s article below), looked around at his successful friends and realized they think and speak differently. They also work harder
Do Less
Prioritization is an important part of The Fantastic Life (Rule #2- Be Crystal Clear on What You Want). This means not just knowing what
Living YOUR Life
We all make mistakes but living The Fantastic Life is all about living YOUR life. It’s not about keeping up with the Joneses or trying
Exercise…Do it Outside
No surprise: Americans are steadily becoming more sedentary. The result is a large part of the population is suffering from chronic diseases that are completely
Keys to an Extraordinary Life
When you choose to live The Fantastic Life you inherently make a decision to commit to a focused life. As Tony Robbins says below–Focusing
Goal Achievers
Unlocking the secret to achieving your goals is something we all could use. Countless articles and books have been published on the subject (like
Positive Thinking…the Right Way
We know a positive mindset is critical to finding success and having a fulfilling life. In an interesting twist, however, thinking positively can have negative
Developing Mental Toughness
I am in the middle of reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss. It is chock-full of great insights. I thought it would be a