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The young buffalo 🦬
A young buffalo once asked his Dad… “Hey Dad, what’s the scariest thing in the world?” The father buffalo told him it was a lion! Because lions eat buffalo. The young buffalo thought to himself for a moment and then said, “OK Dad, if I ever see a lion I’ll run away in the other Read more about The young buffalo 🦬[…]
Let your own light shine – It’s Monday!
Check out this line of rose bushes… None of them are blooming, except the single little bush in the middle. He has grown about 20 beautiful flowers, while his friends don’t even have a single rose. How do you think he feels? Should this bush slow down so his friends don’t feel bad? “You playing Read more about Let your own light shine – It’s Monday![…]
Karma Saturday –> do good things
kar·ma (noun) 1. The sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. Today: Do good things, and good things will happen to you. (And even if you don’t believe in this karma crap –> you should still do good things anyway. Because there’s Read more about Karma Saturday –> do good things[…]
The celebrations continue!
Happy Friday!!! If you liked my Dad’s celebration story yesterday, here are some other things to brighten up your morning… These are wins from you guys, and I changed some of the names for anonymity (and, just for fun 😝) Have a great day celebrating, y’all! – Joel ****** From Nate Dogg: “1. The wife Read more about The celebrations continue![…]
Celebrate other people’s stuff!
Mornin’ everyone. Yesterday, my Dad got some good news. He signed a new deal at at work. And while this might not mean much to you (it’s just a contract between two companies you’ve never heard of), it’s a very exciting time for him. Leading a life of celebration means joining in on other people’s Read more about Celebrate other people’s stuff![…]
Are you waiting for an elevator?
Last week at our hotel, my wife and I noticed a really long line for the elevators. Since our room was on the 4th floor, and we were only there to grab something real quick from the room, we decided instead to take the stairs. It took us about 5 minutes to walk up, grab Read more about Are you waiting for an elevator?[…]
Is your problem really that bad?
Hello. Does anyone want to swap problems with me today? I’ll trade you. You give me the biggest problem you’re dealing with, and I’ll swap it for the biggest ugliest hairiest problem I’m currently dealing with. Want to trade? Think it will be a fair trade? Research shows that if everyone put their problems into Read more about Is your problem really that bad?[…]
Which way are you headed?
Remember… How you start the day is usually how you finish. Be positive! Happy Monday!
The biggest thing Hawaii has taught me…
A lot of people fly to Hawaii to find happiness. But after a little while there, they realize that everything in Hawaii is imported. It’s an island. Things are brought there, not found there. If you don’t fly happiness in with you, you’re not going to find any in Hawaii. Happiness isn’t a place. It’s Read more about The biggest thing Hawaii has taught me…[…]
I won the lottery. You did too!
What would you do if you won a $10M jackpot? Would you jump up and down? Would you be ridiculously happy the entire day with a smile from ear to ear? Would you let anyone ruin your day or bring you down? – Ah, no way! Well, that’s kind of how I feel every morning Read more about I won the lottery. You did too![…]
Friday – run run run!
“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or a gazelle – when Read more about Friday – run run run![…]
Leave something undone – (guest post 🙋🏼♀️)
I heard this quote a number of years back and recently came across it in some notes… “There is an art of leaving things undone so that the greater thing can be done.” I am the queen of wanting everything to be done, and in the chaos of everything, I often don’t get the most Read more about Leave something undone – (guest post 🙋🏼♀️)[…]
Blankety Blank Day
Good morning! Fill in the blanks and read this out loud to yourself… It is Wednesday and today I’m going to ____(action)____!!! My first work meeting starts at ___(time)___ , but before that I’m going to ____(personal to-do)____! I will not let distractions such as ___(xyz)___ stop me from achieving ___(most important thing on your Read more about Blankety Blank Day[…]
2 very exciting things…
Well hello there! I’ve got 2 awesome things to share with you today… 1) Happy Anniversary to you and me! This 5am morning email list was born on March 31st, 2017, exactly 4 years ago. Thank you so much for being a part of my life. I love you all. 2) My friends Alan & Katie Donegan Read more about 2 very exciting things…[…]
Monday reminders
Monday reminders… You are working towards a better future for yourself and your family. Hard work pays off! You can handle any problem thrown at you this week, no matter how ugly it is. 💪 People need your enthusiasm, positivity, and kindness this week. Helping others = the secret to happiness! You might screw up Read more about Monday reminders[…]
Dealing with BS…
The only BS I’m interested in dealing with today is Beer and Sunshine. Tomorrow’s problems can be solved –> tomorrow. Not sure what BS you’ve got on your plate right now… But I wish you a happy and wonderful Sunday, whatever you get up to. Cheers!– Joel 🌴😎🍻
Live today with gusto
“Today is life – the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” — Dale Carnegie Now how can you not have a good day after reading that!? Go get Read more about Live today with gusto[…]
The ‘real’ secret to life
“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” Alan Watts. Kids have a way of turning everything into a game. They find humor in regular stuff, imagine superpowers, sings Read more about The ‘real’ secret to life[…]
Where did all my time go?
True or False?…. “As technology advances, life gets easier and we have more time up our sleeves”… Most people think this is false, but it’s actually true! A study shows that today we have about 7 hours more leisure time per week than folks did back in 1965! But why does it feel like we Read more about Where did all my time go?[…]
Gotta take care of #1
There’s a collective delusion that people have to choose between their well-being, and success. Like it’s either one or the other. But science tells us the opposite. They actually go hand in hand. When you prioritize your well-being —> performance goes up across the board. Today: Take care of #1. Cheers to a happy and Read more about Gotta take care of #1[…]
The secret to a good Monday
Give more = get more. It’s that simple. Happy Monday my friends! – Joel
Spring Cleaning To Do list
Today is the Spring Equinox! This means the sun will shine directly across the equator today, and we’ll have equal daylight and darkness time no matter where you live. Crazy! To welcome this change and celebrate today, here is your Spring Cleaning To Do list: Clean your house (vacuum) Clean your mind (meditate) Clean your Read more about Spring Cleaning To Do list[…]
Friday Smile
Did you know… It’s takes 17 muscles in your face to smile, compared to 43 muscles when frowning? 😃 = 17 🙁 = 43 It’s more effort to be grumpy than it is to be happy! So today, smile more. It’s less work, you look better, it’s contagious, it boosts your mood, you’ll laugh more, Read more about Friday Smile[…]
Don’t stop
First there’s: – Discomfort – Roadblocks – Frustration – Problems But then: – Success! 🏆 – Progress! ✅ – Confidence! 💪 – Celebration! 🎉 If you give up during the first list… You don’t get to experience the bottom list. Keep going! You’re doing great. Joel 💪 *Feature pic by Daria Nepriakhina!
Luck of the Irish!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️☘️☘️ Here are some fun statistics and happenings during this most spectacular holiday… Did you know, about 10% of all US citizens can trace their ancestry back to Ireland!? 😳 That’s about 33 million Irish people in the USA (There’s only 5 million Irish in Ireland itself!) 🇮🇪 Regardless of ancestry, Read more about Luck of the Irish![…]
Organize your thoughts –> Rooms
Sometimes I’m a scatterbrain. My thoughts are all over the place, like this: When thoughts are scattered it’s unproductive, stressful, and there’s no room for more thoughts! But someone taught me a trick once to organize all the thoughts… It’s called compartmentalization. Basically, you divide all your thoughts into similar categories, and put them in Read more about Organize your thoughts –> Rooms[…]
Monday = Dynamo
Did you know… Monday is the only day of the week that is an anagram for a single word. That word is “dynamo” Dynamo means: A generator, something that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It’s also slang for: An extremely energetic person. Not many humans associate Mondays with lively words. But now that YOU Read more about Monday = Dynamo[…]
Spring forward + 🥧 day
Happy Sunday! Time to spring your clocks forward an hour. ⏰ It sucks to lose an hour of sleep. But… There are a bunch of cool things about daylight savings starting today: Winter is coming to an end 🥶 More sunlight in the afternoons = more late day walks, brighter happy hours, and less indoor Read more about Spring forward + 🥧 day[…]
Bump it
GOOD MORNING!!! Don’t leave me hanin’. Bump it! 🤜🤛 YES! OK, now have a kickass day!
Fear of public speaking report
I took a DNA test recently (23andMe) and learned some cool stuff about my ancestry and genetic traits. But they also gave me this weird report… Apparently my DNA shows I’ve got a 23% chance of fear of public speaking… It’s strange to think that fear can be genetic. (It’s also strange that people use Read more about Fear of public speaking report[…]
Happy thoughts 🧚
Just one positive thought each morning can change your whole day. Today my positive thought is a memory of my wife and I kayaking in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam 5 years ago. Not sure why that thought popped into my head this morning, but it makes me smile –> and will keep me Read more about Happy thoughts 🧚[…]
Comfort zones ⛔️ 👎
A ship is always safe at shore, but that’s not what it’s built for. – Einstein. Happy Monday! This is your morning reminder to venture out of your comfort zone this week. You are built to explore. Your skin is way tougher than you think it is. You’ll surprise yourself with how far you Read more about Comfort zones ⛔️ 👎[…]
🐝 who you are
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. – Dr. Seuss 🐝 🐝 🐝 Flowers for my mother in law’s birthday! And heirloom tomatoes for caprese 🙂
Same same, but different.
If you want others to be happy, practice love and understanding. If YOU want to be happy, practice love and understanding. It’s a win/win. Have a lovely weekend! – Joel ☕️ Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle.
Teaching and Learning 🤲
Part of teaching, is learning.And part of learning, is teaching. If you’re learning something cool today, try teaching it to others! Not only will it help you learn faster, you’ll share good info with your friends! If you’re teaching something today, be sure to listen for learning opportunities. Nobody is omniscient – there is always Read more about Teaching and Learning 🤲[…]
I am an idiot #6 👨🔬
8 years ago, I loved home brewing. I loved it so much that I considered starting my own micro-brewery with a buddy of mine. We made pretty decent beer, too! In fact, one day a wealthy neighbor came to my house and offered us $10,000 towards starting our own brewery! But, I was young and Read more about I am an idiot #6 👨🔬[…]
Life is good!
Happy Wednesday! you’re alive you’re breathin’ you’re healthy you’re able you’re skilled you’re surrounded by people that love you You are truly blessed. Life is good. Have a great day! 👍 – Joel “The central coast is so boring and there’s nothing to do”… My friend Tazzie begs to differ! Check out these blossoming apricot Read more about Life is good![…]
Choose to be happy…
Happiness is a choice. So choo choo choose it today. Get it? Choo choo, like as in a choo choo train!? 😂 Well I thought it was funny. Have a happy day! Sorry for the lame jokes. – Joel
March Radness
Happy Monday and happy 1st of the month!!! A few years back my wife and I started celebrating every 1st of the month. This ritual brings cheer, pride, encouragement, gratitude and celebration into our household and lives. Please join in today… It’s easy to do: grab a pen write down 3-4 awesome things that happened Read more about March Radness[…]
The antidote to FOMO
The antidote to fomo is jomo. JOMO = Joy of missing out. Be happy, because missing out is actually a good thing sometimes… Instead of reading the news on your phone, ask the friends around you what their news is. Get updates via personal conversation. Instead of looking at other peoples photos online, get out Read more about The antidote to FOMO[…]
This weekends good vibe forecast…
Good morning everyone this is 5am Joel with your good vibes forecast for the weekend… 👨🏫 Today we’re expecting mostly happiness with a chance of awesome. There’s a 90% probability of delicious coffee this morning, bringing some energetic feelings and a wave of optimism. Around midday we expect some inner peace to roll in, shedding Read more about This weekends good vibe forecast…[…]
Create your own “luck”
About 4 months ago, I met a guy while surfing. It was a calm day, we were both just sitting there on our boards – so I smiled, said hello, and struck up a random conversation. Well, just last week he sent me an email… he wanted to learn about the FIRE movement, and get Read more about Create your own “luck”[…]
Always do your best
Doing your best doesn’t mean always crushing it. “Your Best” can change from day to day… Some days you’re healthy and some days you’re sick. Sometimes you’re a beginner, other times you have experience. Regardless, always do the best you can. Try your hardest at life. – You’ll never regret trying hard. – Your personal Read more about Always do your best[…]
GameStock Saga – check your motive
I’m not a stock market expert. But I’ve studied enough to know this… If you invest with the intent of revenge, greed, fear of missing out, getting rich quick, or hurting others, you will almost certainly fail in the long run. Rather, if you invest in value, think long term, master patience, study things thoroughly, Read more about GameStock Saga – check your motive[…]
I guess i’m not the only idiot… 🍌
Good morning and Happy Monday! I got funny email from our street sweeper friend last week… ***** Mr Joel, driving a sweeper is always interesting. 1 thing is after I have my fruit I can throw it in front of the sweeper and away we go. But yesterday I finished my banana and my attempt Read more about I guess i’m not the only idiot… 🍌[…]
Happiness: Yours for the taking!
“Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Happiness is free. 🙂 It’s right there for the taking. SO TAKE SOME! Happy Sunday 😎 Last night I got a royal flush!! Too bad we were playing hand and foot canasta and it didn’t help 🙁
Detach from your phone
“When I was in high school, my closest friends and I had a rule where we all put our phones in the middle of the table whenever we went out to a restaurant, coffee shop, etc. and the first one to break the phone stack had to buy something for the table (with the exception Read more about Detach from your phone[…]
A few Friday love stories for ya…
Last Friday on my volunteering shift, I got a special assignment… One of the clients has been requesting some pie for several months. The standard issue meals can get a bit bland, so he’s been asking constantly if meals on wheels can bring him some pie – to change things up. So last week, one Read more about A few Friday love stories for ya…[…]
I wish I was “normal”
Sometimes when I’m tired and frustrated with life, this thought pops into my head… “Why can’t I just be normal, like everyone else.” But then I quickly come to my senses and remember these 3 things: 1) Being normal is overrated. Whenever I try to be like others, it only makes me feel crap. 2) Read more about I wish I was “normal”[…]
One day, or Day One?
Yesterday I was looking through my “someday-maybe list”. It’s a running list of all the things I want to do or try some day, maybe. Wild life dreams. I started the list about a year ago, and just came to a sad realization… I haven’t actually done any of it yet. Haven’t even started one Read more about One day, or Day One?[…]
Chinese New Year 🏮 🏮 – Let’s celebrate!
🏮Happy Chinese New Year!!!🏮 Here are some fun facts for ya… About 2 Billion people will be celebrating Chinese new year today! (actually they started last night and will continue for the next 15 days – that’s a long holiday!) More fireworks will be set off today than any other day of the year! These Read more about Chinese New Year 🏮 🏮 – Let’s celebrate![…]
Mood follows action
Most humans have a tendency to wait until the mood strikes them before taking action. We think things like, “I don’t feel inspired right now, maybe I’ll just do xyz later”. Or, “I’m not very motivated today, better start my project tomorrow when I’ve got energy.” But the truth is: Moods follow actions. Not the other way Read more about Mood follows action[…]
Expresso yourself
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it… is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Try some of these today… Shoot someone a quick text/email telling them the good impact they had on you Pay forward an act of kindness, like how someone helped you out recently Be patient and Read more about Expresso yourself[…]
Shift your perspective, my friend.
Dwelling on the negative is like tying your shoe laces together. It trips you with every step. Actually it’s worse… It’s also like tying your friends laces together as well as all the other people around you. Negativity slows your entire world down. So shift your perspective. Focus on the positive! Take your shoes off Read more about Shift your perspective, my friend.[…]
Bad news and good news
Bad News is I didn’t win the $68 million lottery jackpot last night. Good News is I already have everything I need in life right here at home. The secret to having it all… …is knowing you already do. Happy Sunday! Woohoo! Found a place nearby for free puzzle swaps!
4% pain… for 96% gain!
Good morning and happy Saturday! Oh man, I really don’t feel like working out today. Had a killer long week, a late night yesterday, my brain hurts, and all I wanna do is relax and do nothing all day. But, I read one of my flash cards this morning. It says… 60 minutes of work Read more about 4% pain… for 96% gain![…]
Convert your ideas –> action
It’s Friday, and you’ve spent the last 4 days helping others and working on their stuff… Now maybe it’s time to start putting your own ideas into action and working on your stuff? No one will ever see, hear, or share your ideas if they never leave your head! Convert your ideas —> action. You Read more about Convert your ideas –> action[…]
Lookin’ for the good stuff!
A little poem for y’all this morning… “You gotta look for the good in the bad, the happy in your sad, the gain in your pain, and what makes you grateful not hateful” by Karen Salmansohn 😀 Keep your eyes open for the good stuff today… There’s hidden gold in every situation! Speaking of Read more about Lookin’ for the good stuff![…]
Simplify your day…
“Simplicity boils down to 2 steps… 1) Identify the essential 2) Eliminate the rest” – Leo Babauta, Zen Habits. Today, try following Leo’s advice! Take your to-do list, circle the 3 most important items on it, and forget everything else. Simple. Manageable. Clear cut. Once you’ve kicked those 3 things in the butt, you can Read more about Simplify your day…[…]
How to increase your value 💪
Ben Franklin once said… ”Your net worth to the world is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones.” Following this logic, I have 2 missions for you today… Make a teeny tiny step towards removing one of your bad habits. Make a teeny tiny improvement in solidifying Read more about How to increase your value 💪[…]
Happy 1st of the month! 🥂
Happy February! It’s the 1st day of the month, time to celebrate! About 6 years ago my wife and I started a tradition. On the 1st of every month we celebrate together and toast to the good life! It’s awesome because: It keeps us celebrating regularly. Life moves so quickly you gotta remember to constantly Read more about Happy 1st of the month! 🥂[…]
Your uniqueness… It’s needed.
“If it’s true that there are as many minds as there are heads, then there are as many kinds of love as there are hearts” – Leo Tolstoy If you think your smile doesn’t make a difference, your wrong. Nobody smiles like you smile, and someone out there needs to see it today. If Read more about Your uniqueness… It’s needed.[…]
Happiness fuels success, not the other way around
My friend Cory shot me this yesterday… “I just read a book called The Happiness Advantage (<—- affilly link!). Turns out there is a whole branch of psychology that studies happiness. The author summarized a bunch of research and came up with a really cool discovery! Most people see that “successful” people tend to be Read more about Happiness fuels success, not the other way around[…]
Where the gold is…
“Let whatever’s going to happen, happen. Don’t judge it before you do it. Sure, sometimes it will be terrible, but sometimes it will be amazing. That’s where the gold is.” – Cloris Leachman RIP Happy Friday guys! Get out there and find that gold! 🏆 Speaking of gold… Back in 2014 my friends and I Read more about Where the gold is…[…]
The Universe is Rigged
Try this… “Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor” – Rumi You’ll find that… Expecting good things —> brings you more good things. When good things happen —> they confirm your role in creating them. When bad things happen (everyone goes through rough times) —> you will naturally look for the opportunities Read more about The Universe is Rigged[…]
I am an idiot #5 🙅 Multitasking…
Last week I was walking the dog. I was holding his leash with one hand, and had a piping hot coffee in the other. I also somehow was holding my phone, some letters, headphones and a face mask. Hands completely full. All was going well until Cooper stopped and did a big poop. Then I Read more about I am an idiot #5 🙅 Multitasking…[…]
Aussie aussie aussie!
It was England, 1784… a guy named Thomas Orford was just strolling along, minding his business… When he heard someone yell out, “Oi mate! Would you mind helping me carry some clothes and stuff into this house? In return I’ll give you a pint of beer!” Thomas accepted, and helped the guy. But, suddenly Tom Read more about Aussie aussie aussie![…]
Confirming your reasons…
Say this out loud to yourself… “I don’t get up for work. I get up for ME.” Although work is a big part of your week, it doesn’t control each day. You’re in control of your life, your time, your happiness, your reasons, etc. Keep reminding yourself of your reasons for getting up Read more about Confirming your reasons…[…]
Only got one life. Don’t blow it.
Kevin Hart said on a podcast recently… “I was married to my career and dating my family… (this was before breaking his back in a car accident) …but when you’re laying in the hospital, none of the stuff you “think” are valuable are in the room”. A good reminder to take a quick moment today Read more about Only got one life. Don’t blow it.[…]
More fun volunteering stories…
[Each Friday I volunteer at Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica. Delivering food is not a glamorous job, so I make the most of it by looking on the bright side, and collecting weird/funny stories to share with you guys!… All past stories here.] ****** Yesterday I delivered food to one my regular clients. I Read more about More fun volunteering stories…[…]
Friday = MY day
“Friday. The golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend.” Think; Friday is my day. And nothing’s gonna bring me down today. Woot woot! Have a wicked day my dudes! – Joel From the archives, 2013. There was a period where Coops’ ears grew faster than the rest of his body.
The awesome starts —> when you say it does
Good morning happy people! Get ready, because the best part of your day is right in front of you. Lace up, slap on a smile, do your hair toss and get ready to crush it. The awesome stuff begins as soon as you say decide it does. Make it a good one, – Joel Wife Read more about The awesome starts —> when you say it does[…]
It’s a big day…
Today is a big day. Keep these in mind: – Look for the good in things. Negative thoughts have no place in your brain! – Social media is a great for sporadic updates. But try not to live your day according to everyone else’s feelings. – Focus on what’s in your control, vs. out of Read more about It’s a big day…[…]
Tuesday GRIT 🏃♀️🏃♂️
“Grit is perseverance for very long term goals. Grit is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. Not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years… And working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” – Angela Duckworth. ******* Happy Read more about Tuesday GRIT 🏃♀️🏃♂️[…]
Fill up your cup. Mazel tov!
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Reminder for today: Do some activities that help fill back up your cup. get enough sleep ✅ exercise ✅ relax & quiet time ✅ read, listen to music ✅ appreciate, count blessings ✅ spend time outside ✅ love your partner 😘 ✅ Keeping your cup filled let’s you Read more about Fill up your cup. Mazel tov![…]
Shake up the routine
Time to change it up! “If you want a life you’ve never lived, you need to do things you’ve never done” – Jen Sincero Today: Do something different Wear something different Try something you’re afraid of Turn off your phone for a few hours Try a new style of workout Breaking the routine once and Read more about Shake up the routine[…]
Fridays are for sharing
What’s the point of being a happy, centered, confident, smart, outgoing, bright shining star if you don’t share it and lift up others? To do today: Share your brightness with others. “We’re not in this world to shine, but rather to illuminate others’ path.” Happy Friday, y’all! Make it a great day! Joel Wine + Read more about Fridays are for sharing[…]
If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it.
Came across a cool saying the other day… “whatever you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” I think we all get stuck in situations we don’t like in life. We outgrow the places we live, grow tired of the jobs we work, maybe our friends situation needs repairing… But if we don’t make changes to improve our Read more about If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it.[…]
You are FLAWSOME 🤩
Nobody is perfect. Everyone has flaws. Flaws are what make us unique. And uniqueness is what makes us stand out. People are awesome because of their flaws, which is called being “flawsome”! A few reminders for today: You are flawsome. Perfectly imperfect for your current position in life. Your uniqueness is needed in this world. Read more about You are FLAWSOME 🤩[…]
Increase your chances of apples 🍎🍎🍎
“Imagine living in the center of a large apple orchard. Each day you have to venture into the orchard and collect a large basket of apples. The first few times it doesn’t matter where you decide the visit. All parts of the orchard have apples and you can find them wherever you go. But, as Read more about Increase your chances of apples 🍎🍎🍎[…]
Look for the good
“Monday’s are a drag with my City job. But it doesn’t take long to get a smile on my face. This picture is from a nice neighborhood in Gilbert, AZ. I drive a street sweeper and I see a lot of cool stuff. In front of this particular house there is always sidewalk writing. I Read more about Look for the good[…]
Two dates and a dash
“Your life is made of two dates and a dash… Make the most of the dash” Happy Sunday dudes! How are you going to make the most of your dash today? I’m gonna read, go surfing, explore some sea caves, eat good food, laugh with my wife, fly a kite, play games, give my friend Read more about Two dates and a dash[…]
Silence isn’t empty.
“Silence isn’t empty. It’s actually FULL of answers” Take a few moments today to explore the silence. Practice stillness and find quietude. It’s a really cool way to start the weekend 😎. Have a good one, Joel *Pic taken at sunrise yesterday in Coorong, South Australia
When everyone around you is winning
“Just because everyone around you is winning, that doesn’t mean that you are losing” People are making a ton of money investing right now. They are killing it in their careers. They’re happy and thriving. There are countless world issues going on, yet everywhere I look, people seem to be doing really well. I’m confused. Read more about When everyone around you is winning[…]
2% of this year is already gone
Today is Jan 7th… And by the end of the day, 2% of this year will be over! So let me ask you this… Have you made 2% progress on your annual goals yet? It’s totally fine if you haven’t (some of my goals I haven’t even thought about yet – and won’t for a Read more about 2% of this year is already gone[…]
Blankety blank ____________
Design your day by filling in the blanks: – Today, my priority number one is ___________. This will be easy for me, because I’m really good at __________ and have awesome skills in ___________. – All my work in the long run is building towards my true goal of ____________. Achieving this will really make Read more about Blankety blank ____________[…]
Excuses excuses…
I’m tired It’s too cold Just 1 more hour It can wait I don’t want to Don’t be a baby… Get up, get going!!! Your dreams aren’t gonna fulfill themselves. Let’s not let our own excuses hold us back or delay our progress! It’s a new year. A year of action! Start already! 🙂 My Read more about Excuses excuses…[…]
Success requires absolute commitment
Happy Monday!! I saw this phrase the other day… “Success requires absolute commitment.” It’s got me thinking, am I absolutely committed to my goals? Or just like, mostly committed? Would I get up 2 hours earlier in the freezing morning to work on my goals? Would I say No to drinking with my buddies so Read more about Success requires absolute commitment[…]
Promise me this…
For much of my life, I woke up on Sunday mornings with a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. “Only 1 day left until work starts again 🙁”… I could never nail down why I felt this way (I didn’t hate my jobs or the people or anything). I guess I just thought Read more about Promise me this…[…]
Lucky Ducky
These are the winds of luck… The winds of luck are always flowing and drifting around us. Many people think catching luck is a random thing. And while sometimes this is true, most luck isn’t random. Luck comes to people who take more risks… The more risks you take, the more luck you catch. Doesn’t Read more about Lucky Ducky[…]
Let’s try this again… Your 2021 Playbook
Last year taught me that sometimes stuff doesn’t go as planned. You could design a kickass playbook for 2021, but there will still be events that throw you off course and mess up your plans. Events happen that are outside of your control. But, what we can control is a) how prepared we are and b) how we Read more about Let’s try this again… Your 2021 Playbook[…]
Count your age by friends and experiences.
Today is my birthday! Woohoo! 🎉 I have reached life level #36! I used to get sad about growing older. But now I embrace it. I look forward to it. Birthdays are evidence that growing is happening. They mean reaching new levels of personal development, life experiences, and getting closer to your awesome future self. Read more about Count your age by friends and experiences.[…]
Common Sense
Common sense says… don’t take your phone into the bathroom put phone away while driving no texting while at dinner table no screen time while trying to go to sleep don’t pull out phone while friends are mid-conversation with you This might be common sense, but sadly, here’s what people actually do: take phone into Read more about Common Sense[…]
Ultimate Life Hack: Help Others Win
Ultimate life hack: Help others win Helping other people win more, learn more, grow more, be happier, be healthier, be richer, and live more fulfilling lives will magically bring you everything you want in your life. How does it work specifically? I don’t know. It just does. Try it. Help others win. And have a Read more about Ultimate Life Hack: Help Others Win[…]
2020 Good Stuff List
This year: – One of my friends created a side business and is making a consistent $200/week profit for very minimal effort. – Another friend created a free online course, which is helping 150+ people gain control of their finances. – One friend met the girl of his dreams. They’ll prob get married next year. Read more about 2020 Good Stuff List[…]
Eye of the beholder
They say that… “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. If this is true, it means that beauty doesn’t exist on its own… It is created by observers. Beauty is created by you, and me, and everyone else. So, really: everything in existence is beautiful… …it’s just waiting for the right observers to come Read more about Eye of the beholder[…]
Christmas is about everyone else
The secret to a good Christmas… is to make the day about everyone else. The more you give, the more you get. That’s how life works, and today is no different. Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for being part of my life. 🙂 Love, Joel Feature pic by Ben White on Unsplash
Celebrate good times, come on!
cel·e·bra·tion noun the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social (distanced!), activity. Somewhere in the world Christmas Day has officially begun! So the celebration starts NOW! Merry Christmas Eve, ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄 Sent to me yesterday: Morning walk on the Aliso Summit trail in Laguna Niguel. Someone had Read more about Celebrate good times, come on![…]
Impossible?…. No!
IMPOSSIBLE . . IM, POSSIBLE . . I’M POSSIBLE! Next time you approach something seemingly impossible, remember this. The word itself is actually telling you it can be cracked. Sometimes you just need to slice it up, flip it around, look at a different angle, change perspectives, invite some help, and believe it can Read more about Impossible?…. No![…]
A cool ripple effect story!
Last week, I included this sunrise photo in one of my emails. It was sent to me by a reader called Baldomero… After the email went out, I got a reply from a different reader, named Barbara. Barbara said she just loved the photo! And she was going to make a painting of it. Yesterday Read more about A cool ripple effect story![…]