Today: – Picture someone you always like dealing with at work – Picture a friend you’re always happy to see – Recall a time a stranger was extremely nice to you – Act more like these people – Be nice! It doesn’t matter how rich you are, how high your IQ is, or what Read more about A quick reminder – Be nice![…]
Did you know… Henry Ford’s great successes and accomplishments only really started happening when he became good friends with Thomas Edison? Intelligence is multiplied when people collaborate. Even 2 average people working together can outsmart 2 geniuses working separately. “No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may Read more about An invisible brain[…]
This is an old sales tactic I was taught many years ago. It’s helped me in my sales career, but more importantly it also helps me A LOT with personal situations outside of work. It’s called: Feel Felt Found When someone comes to you with a problem, an objection, a complaint, or a narrow mindset… Read more about Feel | Felt | Found – A cool trick I learned in sales[…]
Blame Keeps the sad game going. It keeps stealing all your wealth— Giving it to an imbecile with No financial skills. Dear one, Wise Up. (Poem By Hafiz) Today, I’m gonna wise up. No more blame. Have a good one, – Joel
Happy Birthday George Washington! Here’s a few favorite quotes from the birthday boy, who is turning 288 years old this week… “99% of failures come from people who make excuses.” “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” “Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own Read more about A jolly good fellow![…]
The average person lives for 30,000 days. That’s a scary small number! An even scarier number is working out how many days you have already lived so far. That number for me is… There’s nothing I can do about my days that have past. I can’t slow the clock down or buy more days later. Read more about 30,000 days[…]
Spread happiness and joy. That is all. Make it a great day, – Joel *Photo by MI PHAM
I can’t wait until my wife wakes up! 100 days ago I got a tiny notebook and started writing 1 love letter each day. So this morning I’m gonna give her 100 x little love notes. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ And for you guys… my dear friends… I hid a message for you in the last Read more about 🥂I Love Valentines Day🥂[…]
“Haters gonna hate” This is a colloquial saying. It means: People who don’t like you, will always find a reason to dislike you, no matter how stupid that reason may be. When you encounter a hater or someone trying to make you miserable: – don’t take it personally – stay humble and take the high Read more about Haters gonna hate[…]
Little unknown facts about gratitude: These are scientifically proven (by real scientists)… – Gratitude makes you happier in the mornings when your alarm goes off. – Gratitude makes you live longer… it extends your life span by up to 243% – Gratitude makes you better at playing sports. – Gratitude makes you a better dancer. Read more about Little Unknown Facts About Gratitude…[…]
With a Growth Mindset: – You embrace change – You persist in the face of obstacles – You always put in 100% – You learn from criticism – You’re inspired by others! A growth mindset allows you to reach higher levels of achievement. With a Fixed Mindset: – You avoid change – You give Read more about Persist in the face of obstacles![…]
I have a theory: The biggest sources of motivation come from within your own head. Think back to a time when you’ve been extremely motivated to do something… It all started with some little thoughts that were conceived deep down in your own brain somewhere. YOUR brain. It’s a cool realization. Because this means you Read more about Postulation for motivation[…]
More funny volunteering stories! It’s been 7 months since I started with Meals on Wheels. I still only do 1 day per week, and I’ve been promoted to a regular route (delivering meals to the same people each week). It’s important to stay positive while doing volunteer work, that’s why I collect and share these Read more about Year to volunteer[…]
Here’s a list of 101 things you can do when you wake up at 5am. I’ve tried to categorize them, so you can choose based on whatever mood you’re feeling that morning. Try some out, and let me know what you like or don’t like! Personally, I’ve tried almost all of these things over the Read more about 101 Things to do at 5am![…]
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it” – William Arthur Ward Today, take a quick moment to say thanks or show appreciation to someone who has made a massive difference in your life. Make your day, by making their day. I can’t think of a better Read more about Virtue of Thankfulness[…]
Many people think that just one degree difference, or just one percent change is a small, barely noticeable thing. But the truth is there are huge ripple effects to changing course by just one degree. Here’s an example of a plane flight… One Degree Difference: Imagine an airplane leaving from Los Angeles flying direct to Read more about A One Degree difference – The Compound Effect[…]
My Life Is ______________. Have a think about this sentence when you go about your day today. Look around, notice how blessed you are and how good you have it. Your life is awesome. Your life is a gift. Your life has a purpose. Your life is in your control. Your life is Read more about Life is _________.[…]
March 4, 2014 As I write this, I am on a plane to Seattle, planning to meet with some of the biggest companies in America. It’s my duty to talk to them about business continuity, and that’s a pretty important job. I am wearing a nice suit, my shoes are polished and hair is Read more about Quick story from a plane flight in 2014[…]
Magic happens when you don’t give up, even though you’re unmotivated. Magic happens when you remain unbreakably positive, while everyone else is complaining. Magic happens when you have clear goals for the day, and you’ll do anything and everything to achieve them. It’s time for another magic Monday. Get out there and make Read more about Another Magic Monday![…]
About 10 years ago, I got a phone call from my Dad. He was really excited: ”Hey Joel, I’m starting a band! Me, Pat, Brassy, John, Boney Bob, *insert about 10 other nicknames I’ve never heard of*… We’re all gonna start a band called The Rock Doctors!” I was a little surprised. Dad was almost Read more about The Rock Doctors[…]
About 5 years ago, my wife and I started a tradition of celebrating the 1st of every month. It sounds silly, but we love it. We do this because: 1) It began when we bought our first rental property together. Rent checks come in on the 1st of each month, and even though most (sometimes Read more about It’s the 1st of the Month – Time to Celebrate![…]
I have some cool news to share with you all this morning… My brother and his wife had another baby yesterday! Michael Henry O’Leary Just wanted to share this miracle with you. Have a great morning and awesome day ahead. – Joel
You’re not going to master the rest of your life in one single day. Just relax. Master the day, then just keep doing that every day. 🙂 *Feature photo by K8. Cheers!
Today, we all have 1,440 minutes. About 480 mins will be sleeping. That leaves less than 1,000 minutes to do all our other stuff. Today I’m going to spend my minutes: – Laughing and joking – Working smarter – Solving problems – Learning new things – Planning stuff – Complimenting people Today I’m *NOT* going Read more about Spending your minutes…[…]
Well it’s a fun week in the stock market… This week about 30% of the S&P500 will report their Q4 earnings from last year. Some stocks will skyrocket, others will plummet. Some investors will freak out and sell stuff, other investors will freak out and buy stuff. In times like this it’s important to remain Read more about Stay patient my friends…[…]
Do you know how many college degrees Michael J Fox has?… Over 5! All of them are doctorate degrees. BUT… do you know how many years Michael J Fox actually attended college? Zero. Zip. None. How? Well, these were all honorary degrees. Top colleges around the world recognized that Fox had learned all the same Read more about Learning from Michael J Fox…[…]
Today is January 26th, and it’s…. 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA DAY! 🇦🇺 Here’s some fun and interesting Aussie statistics for you… – A 2019 survey shows 88% of people are proud to be Australian. That’s a lot of Aussie pride! – 98% of Aussies will host or attend a BBQ today. But less than 1% will Read more about Australia Day – Funny Stats and Facts[…]
Goals are important. Even on weekends. My goal this weekend is to drink this entire case of beer: Now I know you might be concerned about my health… But don’t worry, this type of beer is ~4.5%, so technically it’s “light” beer. What are your goals this weekend? Happy Chinese New Year! 🐀
“The day that you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” Today: Relax and be patient. Trust that the process will yield results when the time is right. Good things are coming, just focus on your work and don’t give up. Happy Friday. Finish strong! 💪 – Joel Read more about It takes time…[…]
I used to get annoyed when people parked expensive cars in front of my house. I was like, “why is this rich ass hole in my parking spot!?”… But then I realized people pay hundreds of thousands of dollars (maybe even millions over their lifetime) to put expensive cars in their driveway. And I get that experience Read more about Ferrari in my driveway…[…]
A few weeks ago I bought something from Best Buy with the sole purpose of using it once, then returning it. I feel horrible about abusing their return policy, (it’s stealing!) but I couldn’t bring myself to spend $53 on something I only needed for a 1 hour project. I’m usually not a butt-hole, however Read more about Even Steven – Approach life with good intentions[…]
Always do more than what you’re paid to do. Always go the extra mile. Here’s why: – You will get more opportunities (more specifically, you’ll be noticed by the people who hand out opportunities) – You will accumulate more skills – You will gain more negotiating power for flexible work terms – You will Read more about Reasons to Always Work Harder[…]
Love thy neighbor means: Love thy black/brown/yellow neighbor. Love thy LBGT neighbor. Love thy neighbor that goes to a different type of church than you. Love thy different political views neighbor. Love thy homeless guy that lives at the dog park neighbor. Love thy dress different neighbor. Love thy moved here from another country neighbor. Read more about Love thy neighbor…[…]
I have 2 clocks… The first is my Apple Watch. It tells me the time, shows how much sleep I’ve had, displays my heartbeat, motivates me to workout, tells me when lunchtime is, when to go to bed, etc… The other clock is inside my body. It’s invisible and only I can feel it. And Read more about I have 2 clocks…[…]
down·time noun time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use a time of reduced activity or inactivity. “Everyone needs downtime to unwind” Have a great weekend everyone! Make sure you get your much needed downtime so you are ready to perform at your highest during the uptimes! Read more about Ready for downtime[…]
Some of you may know I was featured on a podcast last week… How To Money! What you probably don’t know is that the hosts have been trying to get me on their show for over a year! I’ve been shying away and hiding like a scared little schoolgirl. I was nervous to be recorded. Read more about You see weakness, others see strength![…]
EXPECT great things today. ATTEMPT great things today. It’s up to YOU to make great things happen for yourself. Get out there and DO IT. If you’re new to this list, please note: I write messages like this mostly because I need to hear them myself. I’m not trying to preach or tell others what Read more about Today’s Affirmation[…]
This morning I woke up and my dog’s butthole was right next to my face. 🙁 What a rude awakening! Anyway, the reason I’m happy is… things can only get better from here today. “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter” – E. E. Cummings” Photo by alexandra lammerink
Over the holidays I was talking with a good friend about plans and goals for 2020. I told her I should probably find a job this year, should work out more, should drink less, etc.. My friend cut me off mid sentence and said: “Joel, don’t ‘should’ on yourself. Either do something, or don’t do Read more about Don’t “should” on yourself[…]
Mondays can either be a start to a struggle, or a start to something great. This morning, you get to decide on a scale of 1 – 10 how good your day is going to be. Joy is a choice. Not a result. So what’s it gonna be? I’m shooting for a 10/10 kind of Read more about Monday decisions[…]
🌴 A Lesson From Palm Trees… 🌴 There are 2 gorgeous palm trees standing either side of my house. They’re about 60 feet tall and are really beautiful. I love them. But sometimes, they do this… A big wind storm comes and blows off all the dead palm fronds. It creates a huge mess Read more about A Lesson From Palm Trees…🌴[…]
Getting up at 5am on the weekends sounds nuts to some people, but I love it. On Sat and Sunday I have no work, less distractions… It’s pure ME time. What about missing precious sleep? Sure, I have to give up sleeping in. But instead of focusing on the one thing I’m missing, I think Read more about Weekends at 5am[…]
Good morning, nerds! Happy Friday! A few of you reached out to me this week telling me that you‘re trying to get up earlier in the mornings. Good for you, congrats! And, a few of you emailed back again and told me that you have already failed 😴. Thanks for your honesty, and it’s good to Read more about You can do it![…]
Is something bothering you? Try the “so what” exercise. Have a conversation with yourself and ask “so what” to the previous statement until you get to the bottom of why you’re annoyed. You might find you’re not really annoyed at anything at all. Example: Sally didn’t text me back. So what? I feel disrespected. So what? Read more about So what?[…]
When you try something new, challenging, uncomfortable, put yourself out there, do something risky… These activities are +1. When you choose comfort, laziness, do things that are easy, take shortcuts or give up when it’s hard, etc… These are like -1. Think of two people, the first guy doing +1 activities all day every day, and the other Read more about +1 or -1[…]
Fears are educated into us. And if we wish, can be educated out of us. You get to decide what to be scared of and what not to in life. What are you so afraid of? What’s the worst that could happen? Just DO IT. Don’t be a wimp today!
Do you know why rose bushes have thorns? Me neither. But have you ever thought about why thorn bushes have roses? Check you perspective. Mondays around about seeing the good! Cheers, – Joel *Photo by Heidi Kaden!
About 15 years ago I did something horrible… It was about 11pm on a freezing, snowy winter night, and I was just leaving work. I got in my car and started to drive out of the parking lot when I saw a girl from work. She had a flat tire, and was down on her Read more about Confession – Forgive and Forget[…]
Today is January 4th. And around 3.50pm today, exactly 1% of the year will have already passed. Man, time flies! So if you have any goals for 2020 that you haven’t started yet, it’s time to start! Consider doing just one tiny little action before 3.50pm today, or 1% of your goal. Getting started may be Read more about Action before 4pm today…[…]
Being kind is free. It doesn’t cost you anything, and it’s easier than being unkind. “thousands of candles can be lit by a single candle, and the life of the original candle will not be shortened” So today I’m gonna share my flame 🔥 with as many people as possible. It’s gonna be a Read more about Share your candle[…]
OK, you’ve had your fun. The holidays are over… Now it’s time to get back to your job and regular life. Wait, what?! Just because the holidays are over, who says we have to stop celebrating? I don’t know about you guys, but my decorations aren’t coming down anytime soon! No matter the season Read more about Holidays are over – get back to work![…]
“So I should take time to reflect on my life regularly?” “Yes. Even 10 minutes of focused reflection a day can have a profound impact on the quality of your life.” “OK, but the problem is, once my day gets cranking I can’t even find 10 minutes to eat lunch!” “My friend, saying that Read more about It’s now 2020! Make Time This Year[…]