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Your Monday. Your Attitude.
M ake sure that today you O wn your attitude. N o matter what happens, D ecide to be happy… A nd focus on the good. Y ou are in control. 💪 Happy MONDAY. Make it a good one, – Joel Brownies at the airport lounge. How creative! (and delicious 😋)
🎁 A gift to yourself 🎁
Living in the moment is a gift. (That’s why they call it the “present”) Today: Gift yourself a great day. Focus on the people around you, the stuff you have in front of you, and the activity you are currently doing. You never get the same moment twice, so enjoy every second! Happy Sunday 😎 Read more about 🎁 A gift to yourself 🎁[…]
Miracle on 34th Street…
Duuuuuudes!!!!! Happy Friday! Today is a big day… I’m in New York City right now. Took a last minute flight here yesterday, because today at 4pm EST I’m gonna be ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange!!! 🤯 Some of you might not know what this means or really care much about Read more about Miracle on 34th Street…[…]
A frugal and effective happiness trick…
Mornin’ happy people! Today I’m sharing a snippet from a post over at The Frugal Girl. (h/t to J.Money for sharing with me!) 👇👇👇 “Another tip that’s both frugal and effective in boosting happiness: a decade ago I started a project where I took two empty jars, and put “good moments” in one jar, and Read more about A frugal and effective happiness trick…[…]
It’s time to shell-ebrate 🐢
Woohoo! It’s the best day of the month —> the 1st! And it’s the best month of the year —> December! Time to celebrate! My wife and I started this tradition ~6 years ago… To celebrate the 1st of each month. It began as a way to toast to our money wins, but has now Read more about It’s time to shell-ebrate 🐢[…]
Today = a worldwide celebration of generosity 👐
Happy #GivingTuesday!! Now that Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Turkey Thursday and Sexytime Sunday are all over 😉… it’s time to get back to what the holiday season is *truly* all about!… GIVING and HELPING others! “#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing Read more about Today = a worldwide celebration of generosity 👐[…]
Proud to be an “imposter”.
Imposter syndrome… It happens everywhere, at every level of life. Trying something new?… Imposter syndrome. Leveling up or getting a promotion?… Imposter syndrome. Networking, making new friends, visiting new place’s?… Imposter syndrome. Everyone feels it. So…. Instead of feeling weird, running from it, or letting it hold me back, from this day forward, I’m going Read more about Proud to be an “imposter”.[…]
See a nicely decorated house? Give them $5.
When I was a kid, there was a house in my neighborhood that always had HUGE Christmas decorations each year on their front lawn. I mean, MASSIVE decorations. It must have taken them hours to set up and take down each year, not to mention the electricity it cost them to run. Later in life Read more about See a nicely decorated house? Give them $5.[…]
Don’t be stingy 🤗
I believe that every person has an infinite supply of love and happiness inside of them. It’s like an energy source that never runs out. (Kind of like Iron Man’s arc reactor in his chest, except ours is invisible and supplies good feelings!) Anyway, because it’s a limitless resource, you never have to worry about Read more about Don’t be stingy 🤗[…]
Happiness is a direction, not a place.
Most people wander around life, trying to find “happiness”. They think it’s a thing, a place, a person, a promotion… they travel far and wide to find it. But the truth is, happiness is already inside them. It’s a direction, not a place. To unlock happiness you just gotta be present, and pay attention to Read more about Happiness is a direction, not a place.[…]
Happy Spanksgiving! 🍁
Woohoo! Happy Thanksgiving everybody! This is my 13th year celebrating Thanksgiving in the USA. Growing up in Australia, we didn’t have Thanksgiving and there’s actually no holiday like it down there. When I moved to the US, it quickly became my favorite holiday! Everyone sitting around, family and friends, sharing delicious food, giving thanks for Read more about Happy Spanksgiving! 🍁[…]
Proof that more money doesn’t equal more daily happiness
I got some kind of big news last week… We had one of our rental properties appraised, and it’s risen in value by a whopping $46,000 since this time last year! Holy moly!!! I’m $46k richer!! Now, let me explain all the ways this will affect my daily life and happiness… Do you know how Read more about Proof that more money doesn’t equal more daily happiness[…]
What if…?
What if I̶ ̶f̶a̶i̶l̶ I succeed? What if I̶ ̶l̶o̶s̶e̶ I win? What if I̶ ̶s̶u̶c̶k̶ I crush it? What if people d̶o̶n̶’̶t̶ ̶l̶i̶k̶e̶ love me? What if I’m t̶o̶o̶ ̶l̶a̶t̶e̶ perfectly on time? Today: Make sure your “what ifs” have the right ending. CONFIDENCE! 💪👊 You got this! – Joel Absolute killer sunset last Read more about What if…?[…]
Set a date –> Make a change
This is one of my favorite stories… A buddy of mine, Kevin, was a successful lawyer years ago. Although his career was going well, he was miserable and stressed at his job. So, one day he set a calendar appointment exactly 1 year into the future labelled “Quit my job”. Throughout that year he experimented, Read more about Set a date –> Make a change[…]
Workin’ on the wellness
“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” Happy Sunday friends! Today, I’m working on my wellness! Mental, physical, social and financial. Here’s a few things I got planned… 1 mile run + 20 push ups ✅ Turning phone off for 2-3 hours ✅ Spend Read more about Workin’ on the wellness[…]
We are soooo blessed in life.
Yesterday, a homeless man who lives in the alley behind my house asked me… “Excuse me, do you have an old blanket I might be able to have?” I told him I absolutely do! And I went inside my house to find one. I looked in our closets and garage, and noticed I actually have Read more about We are soooo blessed in life.[…]
Happiness is pretty simple
Happy Friday, beautiful souls! Just a quick reminder for today… Happiness is not about having everything you want in life. It’s about wanting everything you already have. 🏡 🍔 🚗 👨👩👧👦 ❤️ ☀️ = 😀 Wishing you a great day out there, appreciating your awesome stuff in life. Cheers! – Joel **Update: A reader sent Read more about Happiness is pretty simple[…]
Grab a “GivingCard”
Hey dudes! Got some fun news… My awesome employer is giving away a bunch of $25 gift cards so that you can use them to do good in your community! Just fill in the form here and tell them your fun ideas and how you’re going to use the money to improve the lives of others. Read more about Grab a “GivingCard”[…]
Honor thy Errors
One day, an engineer was designing a power meter for navy battleships… But he kept dropping springs on the ground, and he noticed the springs would bounce, bounce, bounce all over the floor… And that’s how Richard James accidentally invented the slinky! ***** One day, two brothers accidentally left a pot of boiled grain on Read more about Honor thy Errors[…]
Tough times, but it’s gonna be OK.
Hey all! Happy Tuesday! Sorry for going dark the last couple days, and thanks to those who reached out checking in. We had an emergency in my family, but thankfully everything is OK… Long story short, my Mum wasn’t feeling great on Sunday morning and went to the hospital. They found a brain aneurysm that Read more about Tough times, but it’s gonna be OK.[…]
Dr. Seuss weekend advice
Dr. Seuss was a smart dude. So I’m following his advice this weekend… “Read. Travel. Read. Ask. Read. Learn. Read. Connect. Read.” – Dr. Seuss (Only thing he left out was 🍷) Happy weekend y’all! Thank you for reading and always being supportive 🙂 – Joel Just a little pic in the middle of nowhere Read more about Dr. Seuss weekend advice[…]
Friday celebration routine 🥳
Happy Friday lovely people! What a great day to celebrate some of the fun things going on in our lives. What’s new with you? Here’s a few cool things going on in my world I’m celebrating… – this week we received an offer on one of our rental properties. And although it was the lowest Read more about Friday celebration routine 🥳[…]
Great Expectations
A friend sent me this recently… “I was reflecting on conditions where I do excellent work and times when I can’t seem to get there. I find that when I am expected to do great work, whether the client believes in me or my employer is enthusiastic about how I might help with an assignment Read more about Great Expectations[…]
I wrote 1/30th of a book!
I usually don’t use this email list for self-promotion… but today I’m making an exception! I’m just really excited because I contributed to a fun new money book that is being released later this month… Wooohoo 🥳 It’s called: Money Mastermind About 30 money experts came together to write a book (I contributed 1 chapter Read more about I wrote 1/30th of a book![…]
A different perspective 🚲
Last week I got my wife’s bike serviced… and while I was there, the shop attendants weren’t very nice to me… I know nothing about bikes, so they joked/laughed in Spanish under their breath, overcharged me (is $110 too much to pay for a bike service? 🤷♂️), and on top of all that they didn’t Read more about A different perspective 🚲[…]
Mondays can be tough, BUT…
Mondays can be tough. But…. – you get to set your pace 🏃🏽♂️ – you choose the music 🎵 – you control your agenda 📝 – you own your attitude 🧠 – you’re the boss of your work 👨💻 – all your problems are figeroutable ✅ – your friends and family have your back 💪 Read more about Mondays can be tough, BUT…[…]
The ultimate problem solver…
Gratitude is the ultimate problem solver. With gratitude on your side, there’s nothing you can’t overcome. So….. What are your grateful for on this glorious, beautiful, magical Sunday? Make it a good one, – Joel I’m grateful I got a new surfboard for $50! Needs a little repair, but shes a beauty! 😍
Reminder: 100 days until Valentines Day 2022
Happy Friday, beautiful souls! This is your annual reminder that starting tomorrow (Saturday Nov 6th) it’ll be exactly 100 days until Valentine’s Day 2022! So if you want to try making the most romantic (and FREE) Valentine’s Day gift of 100 love letters, tomorrow is the day to start. About ~15 people did it last Read more about Reminder: 100 days until Valentines Day 2022[…]
Be a better friend — to yourself!
Would you ever say to your friend…? – you’re not very pretty – don’t try that new thing, you will probably fail – you’re not smart enough because you didn’t do enough school – don’t apply for that job… there are too many other candidates and you probably won’t get it. Would you ever say Read more about Be a better friend — to yourself![…]
My secret to blogging…
When I first started blogging, I heard this statistic… 95% of bloggers give up in less than 1 year. This really excited me! I thought to myself, “You mean if I want to be in the top 5% of bloggers, all I have to do is exist after 1 year!?” So I made that my Read more about My secret to blogging…[…]
Acrostic Poem: Tuesday
T oday is a gift… and it’s U p to you to make the most of E very second. So, S hine your brightest, D o your absolute best A nd make today a day Y ou’ll be really proud of. Happy TUESDAY, – Joel My Dad’s band – The Rock Doctors!
It’s gonna be a great week!
Happy Monday! And happy 1st of the month!! A few reminders for today… 1) Mondays are the easiest days to stand out from the crowd. A smile, positive attitude, and a couple jokes up your sleeve… People need cheering up and today is a great opportunity to be a leader. 2) Do small things, in Read more about It’s gonna be a great week![…]
A thin veil between this world –> and the next.
Happy Sunday! And happy Halloween! 💀 Today begins Día de los Muertos, a beautiful celebration of life and death. When you’re out tonight trick-or-treating and going to parties, take a quick moment to remember your lost loved ones. One day someone will be remembering you the way you are remembering them. “There is no Read more about A thin veil between this world –> and the next.[…]
Ps. I love you
“Hey Joel. I’m a middle school teacher in a rough neighborhood and I have been dealing with a lot of burnout issues. I want to quit bad. But a student came in yesterday morning and wrote me this note I want to share with you and, if you’d like, your readers.” Above story + photo Read more about Ps. I love you[…]
Let’s take more advantage, ey?
When I was a little boy, I had lots of creativity and free time… –> Man, I wish I took more advantage of the freedoms I had back then! When I was a teenager, I still had lots of creativity and free time… –> Man, I wish I took more advantage of the freedoms I Read more about Let’s take more advantage, ey?[…]
Ramming speed!
Today, I’m activating “Ramming Speed!” I’ll be attacking my to-do list head on, bashing through obstacles and challenges. Problem at work? Ramming speed! Angry client? Ramming speed! Bad traffic on the freeway? Ramming speed! (on second thoughts, maybe no ramming while driving is better) Wishing you all a STRONG day ahead. You are an unstoppable Read more about Ramming speed![…]
Let’s make a deal…
I am such a WIMP. Last week I had a dentist appointment, but chickened out at the last minute and purposefully didn’t show up. (I need to get a filling replaced, but keep avoiding it due to the reason of: I am scared of needles.) Well, the dentist just sent me a $50 no-show fine. Read more about Let’s make a deal…[…]
Tuesday Chooseday
What a lovely morning! Happy choo-choo chooseday! Today I’m choosing: ❌ Focus on pain ✅ Focus on gain! ❌ Complain about problems ✅ Celebrate my opportunities! ❌ Let the day happen ✅ MAKE my day happen! ❌ Listen to classical music ✅ It’s ROCK and ROLL time, baby! Wish you all a great day of Read more about Tuesday Chooseday[…]
Happy Friday eve eve eve eve! (Monday)
Happy Monday y’all! Here are some things to be happy about today… – Did you know on Mars, a Monday lasts for 24 hours and 37 minutes? (Aren’t you glad you live on Earth and our Monday is only 24 hours long..? 😀) – Statistically, Mondays are the most likely day that the U.S. Stock Read more about Happy Friday eve eve eve eve! (Monday)[…]
How do you cheer yourself up?
A few weeks back I asked you guys “How do you cheer yourself up, snap out of a bad mood, and switch from negative to positive thinking?”… 7 brave soles responded, and here are the replies below! (and right at the very bottom, I’m adding a link to my personal massive list I’ve been building Read more about How do you cheer yourself up?[…]
Just 2 minutes of prosocial activity
What is prosocial activity? It means doing stuff that benefits others. Why do 2 minutes of it today? Because 2 minutes each day means after a full year you will have completed 12 hours of prosocial activity! (And doing tiny things every day creates a habit of helping others.) Try one of these today: smile Read more about Just 2 minutes of prosocial activity[…]
Friday Celebrations 🎉🥳🍾🙌
3 things I’m celebrating this week: First off, my wife finished her first grad school class and got a score of… 100%!!! Yep, she’s awesome like that. 🏆 One of our real estate partnerships paid a huge dividend this month! Thank you bonkers real estate market! 🤑 Lastly, I found a new jacket. It was Read more about Friday Celebrations 🎉🥳🍾🙌[…]
Please excuse the bad language 🤭
unfuckwithable un·fuck·with·a·ble (adjective) When you are truly at peace and in touch with yourself, and nothing anyone says or does bothers you, and no negativity or drama can touch you. “Today, I’m feeling great and nobody will deter me from accomplishing my goals. I’m unfuckwithable.” ***** Sorry for the bad language!… But what a powerful Read more about Please excuse the bad language 🤭[…]
Coffee and Confidence
– Coffee ✅ – Confidence ✅ That’s all you need to start attacking the day. Coffee in one hand, and confidence in the other (or inside you somewhere). Cheers to a kick ass day ahead! Joel 💪 I brew my own coffee each morning, but most people don’t realize I brew my own confidence also.
🐝 yourself today
Have a guess… Which one of the these habits tend to annoy people the most? when people talk too much when people show off when people are fake when people are too quiet I’m reading a really cool book called Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. It is PACKED with awesome little tips on Read more about 🐝 yourself today[…]
Monday here we come!
Most people: “waaaah 😩… poor me, the weekend is over and now I have to go back to work 😩 Mondays are horrible and they shouldn’t exist” You: “I had so much fun this past weekend! 😊 But there’s even MORE fun to be had this upcoming week. Because the future is better than the Read more about Monday here we come![…]
The Autonomy Paradox
Humans love new inventions and technology. The fact that I can check my email in the palm of my hand anywhere and anytime I want is truly fascinating. 20 years ago this capability didn’t exist! But just because I am able, does that mean that I should check my email everywhere I go and every Read more about The Autonomy Paradox[…]
Be someone’s rainbow this weekend 🌩🌈
Good morning and happy Saturday!! How ya’ll feeling out there? I read a really cool quote the other day — “be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud” Got me thinking… We all have the awesome ability to make a difference in someone else’s life. Most rainbows pop up unexpectedly, and instantly cheer people up. And Read more about Be someone’s rainbow this weekend 🌩🌈[…]
Full Mind? OR Mindful?
Soooo…. What’s it gonna be today? Are gonna run around all scatterbrained? Or actually focus on what you’re doing and enjoy the present? Happy mindful Friday! – Joel
Vulnerability is attractive.
A psychologist called Richard Wiseman set up an experiment one day. He had two different actresses try to sell blenders in a mall… The first actress had the perfect sales pitch, flawlessly blending a smoothie in front of potential customers. The second actress had the exact same sales pitch, but accidentally left the blender lid Read more about Vulnerability is attractive.[…]
Emergency Hall and Oates Hotline
I just learned there is a hotline called “Callin’ Oates”… You call this number [719-266-2837] when you’re having a bad day, and it plays nothing but Hall and Oates songs! So next time you need an emergency cheer up, call the hotline to hear some sweet tunes! Now you have no excuse for having a Read more about Emergency Hall and Oates Hotline[…]
Get steppin’…
“You only need to know the direction, not the destination. The direction is enough to make the next choice.” @JamesClear I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. But it doesn’t worry me anymore. All I need to do is keep taking tiny baby steps in the right direction Read more about Get steppin’…[…]
Been rejected? Think about it this way…
Last week I got turned down for an opportunity. 😭 It sucks being rejected. I put in time and effort to show my true and best self… and then it still wasn’t good enough. Makes me feel really shit. But… was it really the right opportunity for me? Was I supposed to take this turn Read more about Been rejected? Think about it this way…[…]
Sunday Contentment
con·tent (noun) in a state of peaceful happiness. “she practiced gratitude and was content with life” ***** Happy Sunday my friends! Today, we strive for contentment. And the two quickest ways to feel content are to a) count your blessings (big, small, and anything in between) and b) do good deeds for others (even if Read more about Sunday Contentment[…]
Fill up that cup ⚡️🔋
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s simple mechanics… If you’re giving out more energy than you are bringing in, you’ll be fully depleted. This weekend: get enough sleep ✅ limit cell phone time ✅ listen to music ✅ spend time outside ✅ breathe deeply ✅ appreciate & count your blessings ✅ be romantic Read more about Fill up that cup ⚡️🔋[…]
Stop complaining… People don’t like broken records.
If I told everyone a joke, many of you would laugh… But if I told the exact same joke the next day, only a couple people would laugh… And if I told the same joke a third day in a row, nobody would laugh. You’d all be thinking, “hey dude, go get some new material! Read more about Stop complaining… People don’t like broken records.[…]
Laughing at Albert Einstein…
One day Albert Einstein wrote on the blackboard: 9 x 1 = 09 9 x 2 = 18 9 x 3 = 27 9 x 4 = 36 9 x 5 = 45 9 x 6 = 54 9 x 7 = 63 9 x 8 = 72 9 x 9 = 81 9 x Read more about Laughing at Albert Einstein…[…]
Old dogs can learn new tricks. So can you.
My wife and I got a new couch a few months ago. As soon as we brought it into the living room, I could see Cooper (our dog) sniffing around and wagging his tail thinking, “thanks for buying me a new bed, guys! The old one was getting stinky!”. For the past ~9 years Cooper Read more about Old dogs can learn new tricks. So can you.[…]
National “Do Something Nice” Day 😇
Woohoo! It’s National Do Something Nice Day! Here are 3 things you can do that takes less than 5 minutes, and will absolutely make someone’s day… Think of the last small business you bought from or ate at —-> and leave them a nice Yelp review. Positive feedback means the world to small bus owners. Read more about National “Do Something Nice” Day 😇[…]
101 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up and Be Happy!
Here’s a list of 101 ways to cheer yourself up! Some of them are a little weird, but bear with me — there are some really fun ones in here… Try them out and let me know what you think! And remember, we all have tough days and go through weird moods. It’s natural. But Read more about 101 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up and Be Happy![…]
Spending my Sunday minutes…
There are 1,440 minutes inside today. About 480 of those will be spent sleeping… So that leaves us about 960 minutes to do all our other stuff. Today, I’m gonna spend my 960 minutes: – Reading and relaxing ✅ – Cooking delicious meals with my wife and friends ✅ – Laughing and joking around ✅ Read more about Spending my Sunday minutes…[…]
Finding your balloon 🎈
A teacher once asked all the school students to grab 1 balloon, inflate it, write their name on it, and throw it in the hallway. The teacher mixed all the balloons up randomly… The students were then given 5 minutes to all run into the hallway and find the balloon with their name on it. Read more about Finding your balloon 🎈[…]
It’s Friday! Lettuce celebrate 🥬
Happy Friday, and happy 1st of the month! My wife and I like to celebrate every 1st of the month… It’s a tradition we started many years ago to cheers our wins, acknowledge our blessings, and share celebrations with others. Here’s a few cool things going on in our world last month: My rockstar wife Read more about It’s Friday! Lettuce celebrate 🥬[…]
Effective emailing hack
“How to write a good email: 1. Write your email, 2. Delete most of it, 3. Send.” — Dan Munz Today: Your mission is to craft short, effective, to-the-point emails. Short emails remove emotion, save time, and can carry more power. Try it! Happy Thursday! You’re doing awesome! – Joel Cooper is doing Read more about Effective emailing hack[…]
3 x quick Dad Jokes
First I just gotta say that I really appreciate how the earth rotates… It makes my day. ***** What happens to naughty rainbows? —> They go to prism. (don’t worry, it’s a light sentence) ***** What did the nut say when it was chasing the other nut? “I’m a cashew!” ***** Sorry for the lame Read more about 3 x quick Dad Jokes[…]
Let your tiny little thoughts grow… 🌱
I don’t feel very creative this morning. Some days I wake up and have zero motivation. But here’s the thing… If I force myself to just think of 1 teeny tiny little positive thing, it kicks off a snowball of positivity that gets me out of my funk. For example: Right now I’m looking around Read more about Let your tiny little thoughts grow… 🌱[…]
Your superpower is ______________.
Check out my wife’s new face mask for work… Her superpower is teaching. And she’s going to use it all week to make this world a better place. What is your superpower? How are you going to use it and kick ass this week? Happy Monday! Make it a good one, – Joel ps. Read more about Your superpower is ______________.[…]
Put your brain on Airplane Mode ✈️
Happy Sunday everyone! What a beautiful morning! Today, I’m living life in airplane mode… Not just on my cell phone, but airplane mode for my mind! This means… muting excess noise and drama entering my life rebuilding boundaries focusing on family/friends and what’s truly important, without distractions silencing work problems that can be solved tomorrow Read more about Put your brain on Airplane Mode ✈️[…]
How Weird Are You?
Someone asked me a strange question yesterday… “On a scale of 1 to 10, how weird are you?” At first, I thought about answering 1 to 2… thinking I’m probably like a 1 to 2 on the weird scale… But then I realized, I am definitely more than a little bit weird… maybe I’m 3 Read more about How Weird Are You?[…]
Hello from Austin!
Good morning from Austin, Texas! This week I’m traveling at a conference called FinCon! A few reminders for today… – YOU are confident – YOU do valuable work – People want to meet YOU – People like YOU and like working with you – People love your happiness and positivity! So share it as much Read more about Hello from Austin![…]
Creativity breeds creativity…
“I went to an event a few years back and they had these little pencil drawings posted on boards all around the room. They were random little works of art in my opinion and I admired them at the time. I asked my friend who was the director of the organization holding the event and Read more about Creativity breeds creativity…[…]
Shawnell’s Morning Affirmations
G’mornin guys! A friend named Shawnell sent me a cool email last week. And I wanted to share it with you all because affirmations like this are such an AWESOME way to start the morning and manifest a great day ahead… ***** I am a rockstar at work! No one can compare themselves to me. Read more about Shawnell’s Morning Affirmations[…]
Mix up your ingredients 👐
”You carry all the ingredients to turn your experience into joy. Mix them.” – Hafiz ***** Good morning happy people! It’s true… You carry all the stuff necessary… Inside your brain are positive thoughts, inside your heart is happiness, inside your muscles is energy, etc. Now you just gotta mix up all the ingredients and Read more about Mix up your ingredients 👐[…]
Marriage Advice Quotes – From 27 Real Couples…
Good morning everyone! LOVE is in the air. 💕 Here are the results from the marriage advice survey this week. 27 couples ranging from 6 years all the way up to 50 years happily married. Thank you to everyone who participated. Here we go!… ***** Marriage Advice Quotes: “Friendship, Communication & Honesty” – Yvonne & Read more about Marriage Advice Quotes – From 27 Real Couples…[…]
Just because I’m wandering, it doesn’t mean that I’m lost
Sometimes I’ll ask my wife what our plans are for the weekend and she’ll say… ”We’re on the no-plan plan” It means we have no set commitments and can do whatever we want. I love weekends like this. We can be spontaneous, follow curiosities and do whatever we want in the moment. Also reminds me Read more about Just because I’m wandering, it doesn’t mean that I’m lost[…]
My House is a Mansion!
– My house is a mansion – My meals are delicious feasts! – My Prius is an exotic race car… The late Dr Wayne Dyer once said: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” So today I’m testing this advice… Looking at every day things with an Read more about My House is a Mansion![…]
42 years of happiness…
Yesterday was my wife’s parents’ 42nd wedding anniversary! I asked my mother in law what is the secret to a happy and successful marriage… Her answer was: “Independence and interdependence. We are both independent — every day we go out and do what we have to do — but we always come back together. I Read more about 42 years of happiness…[…]
Set small daily goals…
“Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a year” – Bill Gates Just a quick reminder today: Set only a few goals. Smash them. Then repeat. You’ll have better results in the long run if you don’t overwhelm yourself in the short run. Happy Read more about Set small daily goals…[…]
There are always bright sides…
Yesterday, our hot water heater broke. It sucks because we only got it last year and they’re charging us to come out and fix it, even though it’s under warranty. In the meantime, we have cold showers… 🥶 BUT, here is why I’m in a good mood and feeling extremely lucky: Anytime something breaks in Read more about There are always bright sides…[…]
Monday reminders…
You’re alive ✅ You are motivated ✅ You are focussed ✅ Your friends have your back ✅ You’re smart! ✅ You work hard! ✅ You have a positive attitude! ✅ Your goals are clear ✅ Your reward is clear ✅ Others are depending on you to be 100% of your awesome self today ✅ You Read more about Monday reminders…[…]
Spending time with your gut and lungs
Sorry, this is a bit long… but it’s a great little story: ***** my brain and heart divorced a decade ago over who was to blame about how big of a mess I have become eventually, they couldn’t be in the same room with each other now my head and heart share custody of me Read more about Spending time with your gut and lungs[…]
I am an idiot #10 🏄♂️
Last week out surfing I noticed a photographer standing on the beach. He had a professional camera with a huge lens and was taking pictures of all the surfers! I thought to myself, “maybe now is my chance to become a famous surfer… If I surf really good and he takes some killer photos, maybe Read more about I am an idiot #10 🏄♂️[…]
Friday Happiness Checklist v3! ✅
Today I have 10 small challenges for you… As you check off each one, watch your happiness increase!! 😎 ***** Challenge #1: No complaining, ALL DAY today! Challenge #2: Think of 3 good things that happened this week… (You don’t have to write them down… but, sharing is caring and other people love hearing your Read more about Friday Happiness Checklist v3! ✅[…]
Productivity Hack: Get a desk plant! 🌱
Did you know, keeping a small plant on your work desk can increase your productivity by 15%!? 🪴 Plants have calming powers, and they allow for more creative and flexible thinking. Also did you know…? children engage in significantly more creative play when they are in courtyards with abundant greenery 🌳☘️ shrubs and trees in Read more about Productivity Hack: Get a desk plant! 🌱[…]
Replacing “have to” with “get to”
Mornin’ everyone! Happy hump day 😉 I read a cool article last week about reducing your “have-to’s” in life. (full article here from Becoming Minimalist) The bit that stuck with me the most was changing your mindset about “have to” into “get to”. Instead of thinking “I have to work today”… think, “I get to Read more about Replacing “have to” with “get to”[…]
The Two Doormen – A Story About Perspective
One day, a reporter was interviewing two different doormen working at the fanciest hotels in New York City. The reporter arrived at the first hotel and asked the doorman, “So, tell me about your job. What do you do for the hotel?” The first doorman replied, “I am virtually a slave… The lowest man on the Read more about The Two Doormen – A Story About Perspective[…]
Cheers to all your hard work!
Do you have a job? Do you work hard at your job? Do you sometimes stay late and sacrifice personal time to better serve your customers? Do you solve hard problems? Do you have good ideas at work? Are you a team player? My guess is you answered YES to most of these questions (or Read more about Cheers to all your hard work![…]
An extraordinary life!
If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on! —Sheryl Sandberg We’ve all been offered an extraordinary opportunity… LIFE. Every morning we wake up and have the chance to live our dreams. So jump on board and experience everything you can today! Try everything. There are opportunities Read more about An extraordinary life![…]
Beautiful stories | Beautiful people
Good morning! Here are 3 quick stories to kick off your beautiful long weekend… ***** From Stephen, about paying it forward… “Doing the right this is always the right thing to do! We tend to always pay it forward also. For example every year on 10/5 my family spends a day doing random acts of Read more about Beautiful stories | Beautiful people[…]
Casual Friday –> Dress up as yourself! 👕
Back when I was in sales, I noticed that most of my deals were made on Fridays. It took me a while to figure out. Why do so many customers buy on Fridays? Why do my meetings on Fridays go so well? Then one day it hit me. Fridays were different –> because on Fridays Read more about Casual Friday –> Dress up as yourself! 👕[…]
Want uncommon results?
Want uncommon results?… – Build uncommon confidence – Think uncommon thoughts – Have uncommon positivity – Ask uncommon questions – Do uncommon things – BE uncommon Happy Thursday peeps! Make it a good one! – Joel An uncommon hibiscus flower I met along my travels this week 🙂
I screwed up… But that’s OK.
I started this week with a goal: To not have any alcohol Monday —> Thursday. But, I messed up already (twice)! On Monday my wife and I had a sneaky glass of wine – we were celebrating a small personal win. And Tuesday we had visitors from Hawaii and went out to dinner with drinks. Read more about I screwed up… But that’s OK.[…]
Ask Me Anything – Round 2
Woohoo! It’s Tuesday! Time to celebrate!! Why celebrate on Tuesday?…. Well, why not? Got some Q&A from yesterday to share… And thank you to the peeps who participated! Next month I’m gonna ask YOU all the questions and will publish YOUR answers 🙂 ***** How is Cooper? (Jason R) Thanks for asking! He has regained Read more about Ask Me Anything – Round 2[…]
Small steps —-> Big goals
Never underestimate the power of small steps… Small steps get you going, teach consistency, build confidence, and break down mammoth tasks into bite sized chunks. It’s time to get climbing, one step at a time. Happy Monday and have a great week! – Joel PS… “Ask Me Anything” Round 2… Personal stuff, finance related, Read more about Small steps —-> Big goals[…]
Carpe diem. Today only happens once. 😎
Hey everyone! Today is Sunday… And tomorrow, it will not be Sunday… A few months from now, it will not be summer anymore… And a few years from now, you will not be as young as you are today… And a few decades from now, your life will have changed completely vs. life right now. Read more about Carpe diem. Today only happens once. 😎[…]
Happy Saturday, happy people!
Life is like a mirror. If you smile at it… It will smile at you. ***** The more goodness you put out into the world today, the more goodness you get in return. Happy weekend, friends. Keep smiling 🙂 Went wine tasting last night at a cool place called Eataly!
Reminder of how blessed you are…
I receive a lot of email replies. And I love them all. But sometimes I get a reply that leaves me absolutely speechless. Here’s a note I got last week from a reader named Chad… (sharing with his permission, of course) “I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate that you give a Read more about Reminder of how blessed you are…[…]
F.E.A.R. has 2 meanings
F-E-A-R has 2 meanings… Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise! Today: Choose the latter. Facing the things that scare the crap out of you usually leads to awesome personal development. What’s the worst that could happen anyway? **Actually, someone just emailed me with another cool definition… False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. I kind of Read more about F.E.A.R. has 2 meanings[…]
Karma got me a new surfboard :)
I got into a pretty bad surf accident last week… I was flying down a massive wave when a beginner surfer with a huge longboard got in my way. She was 100% in the wrong (surfers etiquette, I had right of way). Our boards collided, and my foot got smashed up too. Needless to say, Read more about Karma got me a new surfboard 🙂[…]
Besides which you see, I have confidence in ME!
🎵 I have confidence in sunshine I have confidence in rain I have confidence that spring will come again Besides, which you see I have confidence in me! 🎵 Don’t laugh… but my wife and I went to The Sound of Music sing-a-long with some friends this past weekend. It was at the Hollywood Bowl, Read more about Besides which you see, I have confidence in ME![…]