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Happy Aloha Friday
ALOHA means… greetings, regards, kindness, compassion, affection, love, peace grace, patience, unity đș âThe secret of Aloha is that a person cannot do one of the principles without truly doing them all. And if you are not doing one you are not doing any. So to be practicing Aloha is to be practicing all of Read more about Happy Aloha Friday[…]
Friends on FIRE – An Awesome Podcast
This week I was invited on the Friends on FIRE podcast with hosts Maggie and Michael. They are awesome! We spoke for about an hour while recording, then once the session was over we stayed chatting for almost another full hour. I really love these guys’ backstory and mission to get more people to Read more about Friends on FIRE – An Awesome Podcast[…]
Time = Life
Would you steal $20 out of someoneâs wallet if they werenât watching? Of course you wouldnât. Because thieving is selfish and you wouldnât want someone to steal money from you. What about stealing time? Itâs only fair to respect other peopleâs time as much as you protect and respect your own. Some ancient cultures believe Read more about Time = Life[…]
Itâs GO time
1) If you donât go after what you want, chances are you’ll never get it. Today’s a great day to GO for it! 2) If you donât ask, the answer will always be no. Today’s a great day to ASK for stuff! 3) If you donât take any steps forward, youâll always be stuck in Read more about Itâs GO time[…]
Why am I so tired lately?
Ever check out your sleep data analysis on your iPhone? Itâs inside the Health app. Hereâs a snap of mine… Well, dang! No wonder Iâve been feeling so tired lately – my bedtime is all over the place! Iâm averaging less than 7 hours of sleep the past month. I’ve been groggy, slow thinking, and less Read more about Why am I so tired lately?[…]
Protect your flame đ„
This morning when you woke up, you ignited your flame đ„. Itâs inside you right now. Your flame is roaring and strong. Itâs fueled by positivity, optimism, and happiness. Now, as you go about your day… A guy cuts you off in traffic… are you gonna let him extinguish your flame? NO! Your boss dumps Read more about Protect your flame đ„[…]
Keep the vibe alive
A “vibe” is energy transferred to another person. When you’re in a positive mood, you spread good vibes out into the world. The people and environment around you love this, and respond by returning good vibes back. Today: Keep the vibe alive. Stay in a good mood. Share positive stuff with others. You will build Read more about Keep the vibe alive[…]
Old habits die hard
– It’s been over 2 years since I left my corporate job. But sometimes I sit down to unlock my computer and subconsciously type in my old work password. – A few weeks ago I jumped into my car and started driving on the wrong side of the road. It’s been 12 years since I Read more about Old habits die hard[…]
Giving up after one setback…
Last night I realized my car has a flat tire đ It sucks because I have a lot of stuff to do today! But it reminds me of my favorite quote: âGiving up on your goal after one setback is like slashing your other three tires because of one flat.â So, should I change my Read more about Giving up after one setback…[…]
Remember the “why”?
I know a guy who is a multi-millionaire. He has the freedom to do whatever he wants in life. Yet, he gets extremely happy on days the stock market goes up, and really depressed when the stock market goes down. I thought the point of having lot of money is so that you donât Read more about Remember the “why”?[…]
Following the masses…
âAlways be careful when you follow the masses. sometimes the m is silentâ –Â Anonymous You do you today. Make sure youâre going the direction you think is right, regardless of others. Make it a great day!
Great moves are usually greeted by yawns
“Beware the investment activity that produces applause; the great moves are usually greeted by yawns” I love Warren Buffet. His advice and quotes aren’t just applicable to investing… Many of them can be used as good life advice. Here’s a quick reminder for today… The small and boring self-improvement activities you’re doing each Read more about Great moves are usually greeted by yawns[…]
Labor labor labor day
Are you a hard worker? Do you solve problems at work? Do you think up ideas that nobody else has? Do you work late or overtime? Do you put in extra effort, even when you’re not asked to? Do you care about what you do? Are you friends with your co-workers? Do you get paid Read more about Labor labor labor day[…]
Gratitude improves all your experiences
Gratitude. Gratitude unlocks the fulness of life. – It turns what we have into enough (and more) – It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity. – It turns regular meals into feasts, houses into homes, strangers into friends. – Gratitude brings you peace. It makes sense of your past, and gives Read more about Gratitude improves all your experiences[…]
Past is the past
âYesterdayâs headlines are todayâs punchlinesâ Whatever đ© happened this past week… find a way to laugh about it. Weekends are too short to worry about stuff that happened in the past. Happy Saturday! Make it a great one! – Joel
Friday reminders…
Happy Friday! Quick reminders for today… – Look for the humor in stuff: Even when crap hits the fan, there’s always a funny side! – Celebrate the small stuff: I plan to have about 20 mini-celebrations today when tiny things go right. Don’t care how small it is, nobody can stop me from celebrating life. Read more about Friday reminders…[…]
Right place, right time. Look for the signs…
About 6 months ago I was walking on the beach. It was one of those long, soul searching walks where I was feeling stuck and trying to figure out what the heck my purpose is in life. Am I on the right path? Am I making the right career moves? Stuff like that. All Read more about Right place, right time. Look for the signs…[…]
4 quick tips – for when you feel overwhelmed
Hereâs a cool message I keep in my notebook and refer back to on days when I feel scattered… âTo my sweet Joel⊠đ these are the four things I do when I’m feeling overwhelmed… đ I do the next right thing⊠đ I Finish what I startâŠđ  I Use what I haveâŠđ  And I do what Read more about 4 quick tips – for when you feel overwhelmed[…]
Life breather
âYouâre either a life breather or a death breather… Do people want to have you around and you draw people in with your energy? Or do folks see you coming and dart into the restroom to not have to interact with you? Do you see a problem at every turn or do you see opportunities?â Read more about Life breather[…]
Remember who you are!
“Remember who you are!â As a kid, my Mum would say this to me as I was running out the door in the mornings. âRemember who you are – youâre an OâLeary!â I shrugged it off most days (it was one of many affirmations my parents said to us kids). It never made a lot of sense at Read more about Remember who you are![…]
Altruistic actions
Altruistic actions are selfless acts that put the wellbeing of others before yourself. Actually it’s not just helping people, it covers all living things like animals, plants, helping the earth, etc. Here’s a few ideas to spread some kindness today: Leave a positive note on your neighbors doorstep. Doesn’t have to be long, just a Read more about Altruistic actions[…]
A sneaky challenge for you…
Happy Friday! Your challenge today… (should you choose to accept it) is to: Steal your partnerâs iPhone (or any loved oneâs phone) when they are not looking… Hold down the home button to activate Siri, and speak the following into the phone… âRemind me in 20 days that xxx loves youâ (use your name in place of xxx) The Read more about A sneaky challenge for you…[…]
Are your problems “real” problems?
Some of the best advice I ever got was that real problems are ones that can’t be solved with money.  Day to day annoyances like car repairs, tuition payments, bills, house maintenance issues – all easily solved with new DIY knowledge, creativity, or cash. When you have a health problem, sick loved one, regrets, damaged Read more about Are your problems “real” problems?[…]
Worry-free Wednesday
“The great majority of what gives you angst never happens, so you must evict it. Don’t let it live rent free in your brain.” – Peter Gruber. Today, I’m evicting my worries. 99% of the things I worry about never happens. And the 1% that does happen, isn’t really that bad. I’ve usually get through Read more about Worry-free Wednesday[…]
Be more open in your beliefs
Humans can hear sounds in the range as low as 20 hertz —> all the way up to 20,000 hertz. That’s a massive range of sounds we can hear! But, there are sounds outside of this frequency range too, higher and lower. Just because we can’t hear them, it doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Same Read more about Be more open in your beliefs[…]
Your attention please.
Do you know what the average human attention span is?… 8 seconds. Yep. We humans now have the same attention span as goldfish. Here are 2 things to consider as you go about your day today (assuming you haven’t lost attention and are still reading this email). 1) Get to the point when speaking today. Read more about Your attention please.[…]
Your happiness = your responsibility
YOU are the biggest part of your own happiness. Happiness isnât out there waiting for you… Itâs not something that you stumble upon randomly or only deserve later in life. Happiness is already within you. Right now. Itâs on you to recognize that and consciously lead your day with it. đ Sometimes its easy, sometimes itâs hard work. But itâs always worth Read more about Your happiness = your responsibility[…]
Fun feedback stories…
Good morning! A few cool stories… – There’s a girl on this list who responds to every single email and tells me what time she gets up each morning. It’s how she holds herself accountable for getting up early. – A guy on this email list replies back sometimes and rates my messages on a Read more about Fun feedback stories…[…]
Friday Happiness Checklist â
Happy Friday, dudes! Here’s a checklist for today. Feel free to add/change/delete items as you see fit. Then print it out, and check them off 1 by 1, and notice your happiness increase đ HAPPINESS CHECKLIST â  I’ve reminded myself that I’m incredibly blessed in life. â I’ve reminded myself that I’m really good at _______, and I’m Read more about Friday Happiness Checklist â […]
Thinking of others
âSince you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.âEleanor Roosevelt Take a quick minute this morning and think about your partner, a close friend or a family member. What makes them smile and feel happiness? is Read more about Thinking of others[…]
Habits are sneaky
Your daily habits determine if you will be rich or poor. Your habits can increase your happiness, or take away from your happiness. Your habits either make you productive, or hold you back from achieving great things. Habits can lead to a stand-out life, or just a mediocre one. Knowing this, is it worth taking Read more about Habits are sneaky[…]
Kintsugi v2
After last week’s email about broken or beautiful, I became a little obsessed with this art of Kintsugi. I also got a bunch of feedback and replies from you guys – one of which I nearly cried reading…. Someone’s cousin started a started a company called Gilded: The Art of Healing which artistically incorporates the practice of Kintsugi for Read more about Kintsugi v2[…]
Under pressure? So were diamonds once!
It takes extreme pressure to turn carbon into diamonds. Immense heat to forge the strongest steel in the world. Piping hot fire allows glass to be blown into beautiful objects. Intense sun rays helps animals grow protective armor and leather skin. Keep this in mind when you encounter any stress, pressure, or heat from your Read more about Under pressure? So were diamonds once![…]
Live harder!
“I think the key to happiness is maximizing each day. So if you’re unhappy, here’s a simple prescription: Live harder.” – Laird Hamilton Today, add as much living as you can to your day. Exhaust yourself. Fill your day to the brim and experience everything you can. Live harder. Then tonight when it’s all Read more about Live harder![…]
How to supercharge your weekend…
Do you know how often lightning strikes the earth?… About 100 times, every second! âĄïž âĄïž âĄïž đ Hard to believe, right? Well itâs true. Right now, as you read this, at different places all around the globe, massive amounts of energy are striking the earth. 6000 lightning bolts per minute! Amazing. But even more amazing is this… The Read more about How to supercharge your weekend…[…]
Cheer for yourself
My friend said this yesterday… “We know the most famous people in the world, better than we know ourselves” Itâs sad, but I think it’s kind of true. Sports stars; we memorize their batting averages, points, and record times. Business heroes; we study their career moves, big decisions, and accomplishments. Movie stars; we memorize Read more about Cheer for yourself[…]
The Leaky Bucket
Two buckets lived in a village. They carried water every day from the river to the people. One bucket was old, warn, and cracked, and lost half itâs water by the time they reached their destination. It felt terrible not fulfilling itâs sole purpose. However the younger, newer bucket (without cracks) told the older bucket to look behind the trail they walked Read more about The Leaky Bucket[…]
The Slouch King
I donât mean to brag… but Iâm pretty awesome at âslouchingâ and having horrible posture. If there was an award for âmost likely to have back troubles later in lifeâ, I would win it hands down. Now, you might be wondering: âJoel, how can I grow a hunchback like you and have horrible back pain too? Teach me your awesome ways!â Read more about The Slouch King[…]
Broken? Or Beautiful?
I heard that in Japan, when they fix broken pottery and ceramic things, they mix a little gold into the glue during the repair process. Itâs called Kintsugi. You may have seen bowls or plates that look like this: The reason they add gold is because they believe when something has suffered damage it becomes more beautiful. History Read more about Broken? Or Beautiful?[…]
Same mud, different experiences
Happy Monday! Weâre all going through an extremely muddy year. Some of us are less affected and are doing fine, while others are having a really tough time. This week, stay sensitive to other peopleâs perspectives and feelings. We all experience the mud differently. – Joel *photo credit to some stranger on Facebook. đ
The fun is just beginning!
Well, after a month in Montana, my wife and I just made it back home. I feel sad, because our awesome vacation has come to an end. The adventure is over, summer break is ending, and it’s back to the hustle and bustle of every day life next week. đ But… I don’t feel that Read more about The fun is just beginning![…]
The right time đ°
Waiting for the perfect time to do something? The right time is NOW. Now is the time to wake up. Now is the time to smile. Now is the time to read that book. Now is the time to make that phone call. Now is the time to take that chance.Now is the time to help your friend. Now is the Read more about The right time đ°[…]
Better effort = better results
If you want normal results, do normal things. If you want better results, do better things! My friend said this quote to me last week. Itâs a great saying, but since hearing it I havenât really put it into practice. Today that changes. Here are the ‘better than normal’ things Iâm going to do Read more about Better effort = better results[…]
BE – DO – HAVE paradigm
Most people think… “If only I HAVE more things, then I could DO more stuff, and then I would BE who I want to be.” have –> do –> be The problem with this thinking is that the “BE” part is solely dependent on the things you HAVE and DO. This way of thinking is Read more about BE – DO – HAVE paradigm[…]
Work on your inners.
âYour outer world… is a reflection of your inner worldâ You canât control the things that happen around you. But you can shape your own reality and control how you view things. It starts with working on your inside world. The tiniest inner progress can dampen the chaos around you. Like… – Doing 10 pushups makes you feel fitter all day. Youâre Read more about Work on your inners.[…]
“busy” is a decision
Are you busy? Got a lot of stuff to do? Me too. But when I take a step back and look at my tasks, only a handful of them are actually important and contribute significantly towards my goals. So today, my plan is to: Slow down, and focus on the right tasks. – Being “busy” Read more about “busy” is a decision[…]
Happy August! – Personal Updates
Happy Sunday! Today I’m sharing a few personal updates and stuff we’ve been up to this summer (I would love to hear what you’re up to too!). If you’re only here for my regular morning notes, no worries – just delete this email and the regular stuff will resume tomorrow morning! A few cool happenings Read more about Happy August! – Personal Updates[…]
You are progressing!
Did you know that… 98% of the atoms in our body are replaced with new atoms each year? 98%!!! Atoms make up molecules, which make up cells, which make up tissues, which make up organs… Basically, we become completely new people each year. Amazing đ So next time you think life is going too slow… Read more about You are progressing![…]
The Chicken Timer
Alan was a senior manager at a big engineering firm. He always kept a chicken timer on his desk. đ Whenever an employee came into his office to complain about something, Alan gave them the chicken timer, and told them to go into the bathroom and set the timer for 3 minutes. He said for Read more about The Chicken Timer[…]
Tenacity…
te·nac·i·ty noun 1. the quality of being very determined; determination. “Dang! I want Jane on all my team projects moving forward! She’s got awesome tenacity and it’s inspiring to be around!” 2. the quality of continuing to exist; persistence. “It’s like nothing ever gets Steven down! He just keeps trying and trying and trying. Soembody Read more about Tenacity…[…]
“it” is just a point in the process.
Ever met someone and thought, theyâve got âitâ? Theyâre so good at what they do, itâs like they were born with talent, or gifted an amazing skill that others donât have… Seems unfair sometimes! But, while it might seem like theyâve always been good, youâre probably only meeting who they are today. A whole lot Read more about “it” is just a point in the process.[…]
Monday reminders :)
Hey there! Happy Monday! A few reminders for today: 1) Just because itâs a work day, doesnât mean you canât have fun. You create your own fun. 2) You are good at what you do. 3) Your competitors are hungover and half asleep today. Itâs the perfect day to be alert, stand out, outpace, and overlap them. 4) Read more about Monday reminders đ[…]
Nothing will come of nothing
âNothing will come of nothing. You will gain nothing if you invest nothingâ â Today, Iâm up early, investing a tiny bit of time and effort to better myself. Reading, writing, and reflection. Iâm noticing that these tiny activities â> pay massive dividends. đ Cheers to an awesome Sunday. Itâs gonna be a great Read more about Nothing will come of nothing[…]
Not everything is cancelled!
Love this! Thinking of all the things we DO have vs. the things that we don’t. I would add to the list: – beer is not cancelled – cooking your favorite foods is not cancelled – hobbies are not cancelled – arts and crafts… not cancelled! – learning is not cancelled – thinking of funny Read more about Not everything is cancelled![…]
Stayin’ Positive and Happy!
Last week someone called me ânaiveâ for being happy and positive all the time. đ Whilst I can see how it comes across that way (and I definitely am naive about a lot of stuff) thatâs not the reason Iâm so positive. Being happy and positive is NOT: Ignoring your problems Pretending world issues donât Read more about Stayin’ Positive and Happy![…]
Perceptions –> Beliefs –> REALITY
The interesting thing is that our subconscious âlistensâ to our conscious self and will start to absorb what we tell it! We have to be careful about what you say and think. When you say you âCanâtâ workout today when you should be saying you âwonâtâ workout today, you are telling your subconscious that you Read more about Perceptions –> Beliefs –> REALITY[…]
Designing your life – straight line or circle?
Yesterday I pulled up my 5 year plan. I only wrote it 1 year ago, and it is completely obsolete. So much has changed in the last year, I need to adjust things! The same happened 2 years ago. I wrote a 5 year plan with awesome life goals, and had to make changes after Read more about Designing your life – straight line or circle?[…]
Cross pollination – sharing the good stuff
Farmer Joe grew the best wheat. Year after year, he won many awards and his wheat always took 1st place at the annual state fair. One day a reporter asked Farmer Joe what his secret was – How did he keep winning and growing the best wheat? Farmer Joe explained, âEvery year I share my Read more about Cross pollination – sharing the good stuff[…]
Mondays are awesome
Was there anything about last week you didnât like? Maybe you screwed up at work or missed an opportunity. Maybe you didnât exercise as much as you wanted or neglected a friend. Well, today is Monday and you have a chance to start over. You can correct whatever you didnât like about last week. Itâs a fresh start. A chance to Read more about Mondays are awesome[…]
Benevolent well of truth…
TODAY: – Our focus is not on dollars. – Tomorrow’s worries are tomorrow’s problems to solve. – Our goal today is to have a carefree experience. – And share good times with others. Forget about filling up your purse… Fill your life instead with lasting memories. Happy Sunday! – Joel
Welcome to the bright side
Don’t just look on the bright side of life, LIVE on the bright side. – Build your home there – Get a job there – Make friends on the bright side – Invite others over there – Create your hobbies there Thinking about the positives of every situation is a good start… But the next Read more about Welcome to the bright side[…]
Make a simple morning choice.
This morning when I woke up, I made a choice: – To be happy, and to have a great day today – Now that Iâve determined this, Iâll be subconsciously looking for positive things while going about my regular duties. Things that excite me, things that make me laugh, and fun opportunities will all present Read more about Make a simple morning choice.[…]
Just a tiny bit further :)
âRun the extra mile. Nobody is on it!â For most people, 8 or 9 out of 10 is good enough. Being âalmost thereâ gives them the feeling of completion, so thatâs where they stop. If weâre not careful, âalmostâ slowly becomes a way of life. Small excuses compound, and over time large and Read more about Just a tiny bit further đ[…]
Youâre doing great
âJust because someone does more than you, it doesnât mean you donât do enough.â Today, be proud of the stuff youâre accomplishing. Youâre on a great path, going your own speed, building a life thatâs full of things important to you. Youâre shooting for quality… so donât be too concerned about quantity. Have a kickass Tuesday, peeps!– Joel
Itâs GO time…
No matter how you feel today⊠GET UP DRESS UP SHOW UP and NEVER GIVE UP (and when the day is all over… DRINK UP! đș) Try to front load your work week. Smash out all your hard and important tasks early on, so you can afford to take your foot off the gas later Read more about Itâs GO time…[…]
There is no finish line
Life is an infinite game. Opportunities are never ending. Thereâs always someone new to meet. Places to travel and explore are limitless. Love and friendships have no restrictions. Learning is limitless. Your value and impact in this world is infinite. The best way to play an infinite game â> is with an infinite mindset. Think: Read more about There is no finish line[…]
A plentiful existence!
Happy Saturday! As you start your weekend, remind yourself how rich your life is. – The people around you. – The stuff you have. – Your freedom and spare time – Your natural abilities – Your experiences and memories What a beautiful existence! You are truly blessed. Have a fantastic weekend, all. Begin and end Read more about A plentiful existence![…]
You do you!
âHe is bad that will not take advice – but he is thousand times worse who takes every adviceâ Today, you donât need everybody telling you what to do, or how to live your life. You are a smart and confident person. You have great ideas. You have the skills and natural talent Read more about You do you![…]
Persistence has unlimited power.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. – Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. – Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. – Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. These awesome words are Read more about Persistence has unlimited power.[…]
Saying NO list
I’m trying to get better about saying “No” to things… Specifically, things that distract me from my goals, make my plate too full, or waste my time. So, I made a “Saying NO to list”. Every time I say No to something, I add it to my list! I’m trying to get to 100 things Read more about Saying NO list[…]
Worrier or Warrior?
Worrier: Someone who gives way to uneasiness, anxiety, allowing their mind to dwell on difficult troubles. WARRIOR: A brave and experienced fighter who combats their tasks and is remembered by many. (also a cool looking yoga pose đ) Which one are you today? A worrier or a WARRIOR!? Have a good one, Joel
Happy Monday! Back to “reality”.
I always found it tough returning to work after a long weekend. Most people do. But something changed a few years back… I started watching unhappy people, and noting the things they do. Then, I tried to do the complete opposite. Instead of complaining about Mondays, I embraced them. Instead of talking about the things Read more about Happy Monday! Back to “reality”.[…]
Better dreams to dream
âMany people dream of money, because they have no other dreams to dreamâ. Iâll admit, I used to dream about money quite a bit. I had big hopes, and saw dollar signs when I closed my eyes. But things changed when I⊠started spending more time outside. Traveling, camping, surfing, riding my bike. Read more about Better dreams to dream[…]
Treasure your growing pains
Next time you feel restless, unsatisfied, or generally feel behind in life… recall this quote below. Pain is part of the process. It’s evidence that you’re actually doing something! Have a wicked day today. Embrace the pain! – Joel
Skills + Will
“Champions aren’t born, they are built” But, what are they built with? If any regular person out there wants to be a champion, how do they do it? Champion = Skill + Will Skills are obtained by hard work, hard work, and then more hard work. Will is having an unwavering desire to succeed. There is no stopping, Read more about Skills + Will[…]
Today or never
âTODAY or NEVER, Thatâs my motto.â â Mary Poppins You know that thing youâve been putting off…? Itâs time to get started. Today. Happy Monday! *Photo by Edu Lauton
3 questions, 3 things, and 3 days off!
Good morning and happy Friday! Today my wife and I are taking off to go camping at a remote beach park up in the central coast. âșïžđ We’ll be out of reception and offline for the next 3 days! Here are some questions to ponder today, and throughout weekend: 1) What are 3 valuable things Read more about 3 questions, 3 things, and 3 days off![…]
Be like Peter Pan… Think happy thoughts!
Happiness is contagious. Not just from people –> people. Happiness is contagious within your own brain and thought patterns. It starts with 1 tiny little positive thought. That happy thought births another. Then those thoughts multiply over and over. And if you allow it, the happiness continues to grow and grow until you see the Read more about Be like Peter Pan… Think happy thoughts![…]
Resentment and grudges – let them go!
“holding a grudge is literally like locking yourself in prison for a crime you think someone else committed, and doing it before youâve even investigated to know if a crime actually took place or not” – Amy Anderson Today: Don’t jump to conclusions about other people Communicate your feelings Let go of any grudges or Read more about Resentment and grudges – let them go![…]
Taking no risks… is risky!
Taking risks is what helps us grow. No risks = no growth. No growth means being unprepared for new challenges. Being unprepared means you will fail the competition. Failing the competition means you miss out on the prize. The prize might be something you really want. Like a free lifetime Read more about Taking no risks… is risky![…]
Every choice you make… is actually 2 choices
Every choice you make today is actually 2 choices. the choice to be happy, is also the choice not to be grumpy the choice to save money, is also the choice not to spend choosing to watch TV means choosing not to do anything else during that 1-2 hour block of the day If Read more about Every choice you make… is actually 2 choices[…]
Work / Life “Balance” – Merge and Shift your Mindset
I’ve always found it hard to maintain a “work/life balance”. For most of my life, I thought that work and life had to be separated. Each one was allowed specific time, and you needed to spread the time evenly doing one or the other. Too much of work, or life, would throw the balance off. Read more about Work / Life “Balance” – Merge and Shift your Mindset[…]
Trade time for __________?
Today, you are making a deal with yourself… You will exchange 1 x Day of your life, and in return you will get _______. What is _______? It can be whatever you want it to be. You get to decide. Are you excited about _______? Looking back, will you be proud of trading today Read more about Trade time for __________?[…]
Saying No to Book Recommendations
I get about 10 book recommendations a week. You probably do too. Friends at work recommend reading this book, others encourage you to read that book, etc. Many of us have an overwhelming to-read list that grows faster than the pace we can actually read. (and some titles you can’t even remember why they’re on Read more about Saying No to Book Recommendations[…]
A few quick reminders for today…
If you are on this email list: – You are a hard worker – You have great teammates and friends – You continually learn and get better – You help others – You donât give up – Youâre fun to be around – You have skills that are unique – People follow you, because like Read more about A few quick reminders for today…[…]
Weebles wobble – but they don’t fall down!
The Weebles have a slogan… “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” It’s a cool reminder for us humans too… Today, random stuff will come at you, knock you over, push you sideways, you’ll make mistakes, and you might even get hurt. But you won’t stay down. Life is about always getting back up, Read more about Weebles wobble – but they don’t fall down![…]
Cut the crap
Yesterday I read a cool article about productivity. It started with this line: “Being more productive is usually about what you do less of, not more of.” Thats refreshing! Sounds like we don’t need to learn 100 new awesome skill sets or build up superhuman habits in order to better our day… Instead, Read more about Cut the crap[…]
Your Monday Survival Track Record
Monday’s can be tough. But let me remind you that you’ve survived 100% of the Mondays you have lived so far in life. That’s a great track record! And today will be no different. It might be hard. It might be uncomfortable… But you will get through it. You always do. Make it a great Read more about Your Monday Survival Track Record[…]
Rest is part of the equation
Stress + Rest = Growth “Studies show that both the body and the brain respond to stress by becoming stronger â so long as the period of stress is followed by adequate rest and recovery“ This morning I woke up thinking about work. Stuff I need to do, catch up on, people I need to Read more about Rest is part of the equation[…]
Health = Wealth. Just 1% of your day.
1% of today is only ~15 minutes. Can you spare 15 minutes today to improve your fitness, health, and happiness? Here’s a few quick workout ideas if you’re up for the challenge: – Try this 10 minute abs video – Run or speed walk a couple miles – Do 100 pushups (10 sets of 10) Read more about Health = Wealth. Just 1% of your day.[…]
Where there’s a will, there’s a wave
On Wednesday I went surfing, I was out there with about 50 other people. But, out of those 50 dudes, only 5-10 were actually catching all the waves. The other 40 guys were all missing out. Why?… They were either sitting in the wrong spot, too lazy to paddle for waves, too scared they were Read more about Where there’s a will, there’s a wave[…]
Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.
Read these out loud to yourself… “Today will be a great day” “I am in charge of how I feel, and I choose to be happy” “No matter what the world throws at me today, I will figure it out. I’ve handled everything this far in life, and each day I’m getting Read more about Today’s Affirmations. Tell these to yourself.[…]
Winners never quit, and quitters never win!
Winners never quit. and Quitters never win. You just gotta keep trying and pushing and shoveling and focusing and toughing it out until the job gets done. Might not be easy, but it’s always worth it. PS. If you never quit *and* you never win, maybe you’re doing it wrong. Change something! Have a good Read more about Winners never quit, and quitters never win![…]
Sticks and stones
Yesterday I received a hate email. đ It was the first email I opened when I woke up. A horrible start to the day. At first I was sad. But after a few minutes, I got to thinking… I only have 1440 minutes to live today. The more minutes I spend dwelling on this negative Read more about Sticks and stones[…]
half effort = half results
100% effort = 100% results 75% effort = 75% results 50% effort = 50% results etc. etc. So let me ask you this…. What results are you hoping to achieve today? How good do you want today to be?… OK, now what effort is needed to get those results? 100%? Me too. đ Have a Read more about half effort = half results[…]
An infinite supply of love and happiness
Every one of us has an infinite supply of love and happiness. It’s like an energy source- it never runs out. And because it never runs out, you don’t ever have to hold back or be stingy when expressing your love and happiness. You can use as much as you want, as often as you Read more about An infinite supply of love and happiness[…]
A few more funny volunteering stories!
Itâs been 10 months since I started volunteering with Meals on Wheels (just 1 shift per week). My job is to deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are sick or disabled, but most of them are just extremely old. It’s not a glamorous job, but I make the most Read more about A few more funny volunteering stories![…]
Priority vs. Priorities
Did you know… 100 years ago, there was no plural for the word “Priority”? Priority means the 1 most important thing. But over time, humans got really busy. We started multi-tasking. We came up with new words and now “Priorities” exists. Priorities just means ‘important stuff’. It’s a diluted version of the original word. I Read more about Priority vs. Priorities[…]
Surround yourself with encouraging people!
Good morning! Happy happy Thursday! Check out this email I got in response to the Why Not post from last week… It’s from Angie Kaschube. đđ When someone tells me I canât do something, I take it as a challenge! I once had a doctor basically tell me (with different words) that I was too Read more about Surround yourself with encouraging people![…]
Feeling stressed?
Feeling a little overwhelmed this week? Me too. Here’s a few quick reminders: – You have the ability to solve any problem that’s in front of you. – You are smart, make good decisions, and have an open mindset. – Your friends and your work team have your back 100% – Mistakes are what make Read more about Feeling stressed?[…]