Got this note from a reader named Cindy 👇👇👇 “Years ago, I got smart enough to start picking just one NY’s resolution like this to work on implementing over the year. A couple of the first of these new resolutions were replacing “have to” with “get to” and “should” with “will” (oh, the years I Read more about A note on NY resolutions…[…]
I put on my wetsuit, waxed my surfboard, and walked down to the beach. My brother and I looked at the massive surf for a while, calculating the best place to paddle out. We waded into the water about waste high, and that’s when I got an incredibly daunting feeling… I like to think of Read more about A humbling moment[…]
I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ I get to work today I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ I get to use my brain I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ I get to eat healthy I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ I get to work out I̶ ̶h̶a̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ I get to be responsible for my family and legacy ***** Small change in phrases = massive changes in Read more about Replace “have to” with “get to”[…]
I’m tired and exhausted. (but maybe that’s a good thing… it’s evidence that i’m working hard, playing hard and living life to the fullest) My house is a wreck. (also kind of a good thing… it means we’re using our space fully, and we’re blessed to have room to host) I have to work this Read more about Bright sides[…]
Merry Christmas everyone!!! This is my first Christmas as a Dad, so I’m still figuring things out… But all in all I believe the goal is to spoil your kids rotten for 1 morning, then starve them of presents for the next 364 days while drilling in the fact that they are blessed beyond measure Read more about Christmas with a kid[…]
make·merry phrase enjoy oneself with others by dancing and drinking. Somewhere in the world Christmas Day has officially begun! It’s time to make merry. Have a holly jolly Christmas, all. It’s the best time of the year! Love, Joel 🎄 To the untrained eye, this is just a colorful rug. But in reality there’s about Read more about Dancing and drinking[…]
Happy Friday! Let the celebrations begin! Here’s a few cool things going on in my world: This week I received a settlement check from the Equifax class action law suit. It was only $5.21, but that’s $5.21 i didn’t have last week! 🎉 I also received our first dividend check from a large re investment Read more about Festivus for the rest of us[…]
A parent at school noticed my kid had a small stye in one of his eyes… The next morning, without asking, she handed me a bag with some eye wipes, cream and a compression mask. She didn’t have to help. But she had “some extra stuff laying around and some spare time”. ***** Likable people Read more about Likable Habit #5[…]
Today being chooseday and all… I’m choosing to be positive I’m choosing to work hard I’m choosing to eat healthy I’m choosing to encourage others I’m choosing to finish all my work early so I can take my wife out on a lunch date and drink a few beers and toast to the good life. Read more about Tuesday = ChooseDay[…]
Happy Monday everyone! Just letting you know… I plan on screwing up about 10 times this week. Maybe more. But it’s OK… because screwing up is evidence of me trying, learning, growing, and being human. And you can’t fault someone for that, right? So cheers!… To all the dumb mistakes ahead, and all the goodness Read more about Cheers to screwing up![…]
“Bad is the person who will not take advice. But 1000x worse is the person who takes every advice” Quick reminders for you… You are a smart and confident person, who has great ideas and makes good choices. You don’t need to overanalyze stuff or impress other people in life. People already like you. (and Read more about People already like you[…]
Bruce Lee once said: “don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and cast spells, that’s why it’s called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life. What you’re not changing, you’re also choosing.” TODAY: Positive words about yourself Read more about Words cast spells 🫲[…]
Yesterday, my wife got this note from a kid at her school 👇 And it got me thinking… It takes 2 minutes to write a tiny encouraging note. But the good feelings for the recipient can last weeks, maybe even years. So today I’m writing a little note for the teachers at my kid’s school. Read more about A little encouraging note[…]
I haven’t told many people this, it’s something I’m not really proud of… About five years ago at my last job, I got peer pressured into doing something highly unethical. It was a group thing — my coworkers came up with the idea and set it in motion (and even some managers encouraged them). I Read more about I am an idiot #19 🫢[…]
“In the word can’t is can. In the word don’t is do. In the word won’t is won. And in the word impossible is possible. Once you figure out you’re possible, you can break through any barrier, any border, there’s no limits. And you’ll live life how you want to live it. Instead of life Read more about Beast Mode = ON[…]
You are amazing. You are unique! Nobody can put you in a box. Nobody can tell you where to go. Today is what you make it. So keep your head up, stay persistent, and trust your gut. You’re smarter than you think you are. Happy Monday! Go get it. 💪 – Joel From Kyla — Read more about Monday reminders…[…]
It’s a lovely day today. And whatever you’ve got to do, you’ve got a lovely day to do it in, that’s true. ***** Happy weekend everyone! Not sure why but I woke up singing this song 👆 in my head. And after a few times i was like “dang, it’s true!! It IS a lovely Read more about Ella knows what’s up[…]
Morning, peeps! Today I’m sending out good vibes far and wide! And even if it only brightens up 1 person’s day, it will be worth it. Because the world has a shortage of positivity. And I’ve taken a vow to help fix that. Won’t you join me? Wishing you the fridayest friday, that you’ve ever Read more about Friday vibes[…]
Isn’t it funny how 1 tiny little unsolved problem sometimes can distract you and make you think of 100 other little problems in all different areas of life? For me right now it’s this dumb letter I got from my insurance company a couple weeks ago… It’s sitting on my desk, not dealt with yet, Read more about Today’s little problem[…]
It’s nice to be important.. But it’s more important to be nice. – John Templeton This is your Wednesday morning reminder to say please and thank you, let others go first, be extra patient, and give others the benefit of the doubt today. Being nice = you’ll go further Happy humping day 😉 – Joel Read more about Be nice![…]
I came up with a cool idea recently… Take some lemon seeds and lime seeds, plant them in my backyard… Wait until the plants become like 1-2 feet tall, then i’m gonna try grafting them together to make hybrid lemon/lime trees. Then after the small trees are strong enough, I’ll sell each lemon/lime hybrid tree Read more about No one stopping you –> but you.[…]
It’s a rainy and dreary day again over here. ☔️🌧️ But, this means I get to… Splash in puddles, get a free car wash, take cool photos with cloud cover, get more water for our yard, fill up the city reserves, stay inside and concentrate on work more, drive my wife to school (instead of Read more about Rain rain go away[…]
Hey, happy Saturday! How are you feeling this morning?… If you are angry or annoyed, you’re living in the past. Let that sht go. If you are worried or anxious, you’re living the future. Slow down! If you’re content, at peace, and just happy to be alive with a coffee in your hand, that’s living Read more about Here’s to a carefree weekend![…]
It’s Friday! 🥳 … and it’s time to celebrate the cool little things going on in our lives. Here’s some stuff happening around my house: Remember that surfboard I picked up a few weeks ago for $150? I just sold for $400! Craigslist win 🏄♂️ My wife got her annual free sweater from work, but Read more about Friday celebrations! 🎊[…]
Back in high school one day I told my girlfriend, “I’m going to retire when I’m 33!”. She laughed in my face. (and i don’t really blame her, it’s not like I had shown much initiative or had a solid plan in life) Well… as coincidence would have it, years later just 3 months after Read more about Ask me anything – finances[…]
Got a cool note recently from a reader named Rob… 👇👇👇 “I’ve been a subscriber for some time. Sometimes I read your emails daily, sometimes only every once in awhile. But I thought you’d like to hear an example of how your positivity has influenced me. Last night I lost my wallet after a work-out. Read more about Cool story from a reader…[…]
Happy Tuesday! Today’s affirmations come courtesy of Doggyland. Say these out loud this this morning: there is no one better to be than myself. today’s gonna be an amazing day my feelings matter I get better every single day I choose to feel happy my family loves me so much I care about others I Read more about Snoop Dog affirmations[…]
There once was a boy who wanted to go surfing. So he got up super early one day and checked the surf report… The surf report looked decent, but he was worried about being cold. So he logged into the weather forecast… The weather looked great, but then he was concerned about high winds. So Read more about Waiting for perfect conditions[…]
One day, a wandering cow needed to cross a forest in order to return to its pasture. Being an irrational animal, it forged out a tortuous path full of bends, up and down hills. The next day, a dog came by and used the same path to cross the forest. Next it was a sheep’s Read more about [re]forging your path[…]
“No mental growth can take place without mental sunshine. Accordingly, we should resolve to be happy no matter what may transpire. We cannot afford to be otherwise. Sunshine will melt the most massive iceberg if the rays are direct and the clouds are kept away; and it is the same in daily life. No matter Read more about Mental sunshine 😎[…]
Big dinner last night… turkey, gravy, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, gravy… all topped with a generous portion of GRAVY. I ate so fast and sloppy I had to wipe my face several times with a napkin. And then came the speeches. Everyone went round the dinner table and said what they were thankful for… But Read more about I am an idiot #18 🤦♂️[…]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! This is my 15th year living in the US, celebrating with friends and family. I’m grateful for YOU. Connecting with other kind humans, sharing stories and love, even if we don’t know each other well. 🤲 I’m grateful for my wife. Love her just as much now as the day Read more about Happy Thanksgiving my dudes[…]
My friend Anthony sent me this a few days ago… “I have a Peloton “date” every Tuesday and Thursday morning with a buddy back east that keeps me accountable. If I commit to doing something with someone else and it’s on my calendar, I rarely skip or miss it. Have you tried scheduling your cardio? Read more about Scheduling your cardio[…]
Just a quick reminder: Where you are today is not where you’ll be tomorrow. hard work pays off you’re better than you think you’re further than you think! people love you no matter what just keep going Wishing you productive morning and awesome Tuesday!! Love, Joel 🏄♂️ “Sunset over Atlanta last night” — from Jason Read more about Keep grinding 👨💻[…]
The worst Monday —> is the one that gets wasted for nothing. We’ve got a perfectly good 960 minutes ahead of us… Begin it with optimism and expecting today to be great. Focus on the end goal and inching your way towards it. Curb your future worries, you’ll have time to solve that stuff later. Read more about The worst kind of Monday[…]
Sunday Funday is different for everyone. But for me: it happens on Sundays (obvi) it begins mid-morning ish it takes place outdoors It includes physical activity but also lots of rest and relaxing anyone is invited to join you just need to bring smiles, laughs, good intentions and a grateful attitude Not sure what you’re Read more about What is Sunday Funday?[…]
“We would agree that If one does the right things, he will become successful… Yet there in lies a flaw insomuch that the more successful one becomes, there is a tendency to believe that because he is successful, whatever he does is the right thing” My grandpa wrote me this 👆 in an email a Read more about Question your influencers.[…]
Mornin’ mornin’!!! Sorry I haven’t been sending emails the past week. I have no good excuse — I just needed a break. Life is nuts right now and I’m being pushed to my limit. But rather than bore you with all the negative stuff that’s happening, I’ll bore you with some of the positive things Read more about Friday celebrations 👏[…]
My Uncle once took me to a community center. He walked up to the clerk behind the counter and said, “Hi there, my nephew and I would like to… OMG!!!!… Are those your dogs in that photo right there!?!? What absolute cuties!! What are their names???” The person behind the counter lit up with joy! Read more about Conversational generosity[…]
Did you know… that drinking water makes your day seem less daunting? 💧 Studies show that dehydration leads people to view tasks as more difficult vs those who are fully hydrated. This then ripples into the patients happiness and overall wellbeing. So there you have it! Drink more water each morning, and all your problems Read more about Water in the morning = happy day ahead![…]
Try this… Can you name the last 3 people who won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize? What about the 3 fastest marathon runners in the world? Do you know their names? How about the last 3 winners of the Miss America Pageant? (me neither 🤷♂️) OK, now try this…. Name 3 school teachers who taught Read more about Charles Shultz Philosophy[…]
Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it. —Lou Holtz Wishing you a killer Tuesday, mixing your talent and motivation with an unwavering positive attitude. Make it a good one, – Joel “We had a free muni pass in Read more about Talent + motivation + attitude[…]
“how do you spell ‘love’?” – piglet “you don’t spell it — you feel it” – pooh ***** Happy Sunday! Wishing you a joy filled day, feeling the love 🙂 – Joel 💙 I’m down in San Diego this weekend. That’s my little bro on the left, my big brother in the middle, and I’m Read more about Feel the love[…]
Yesterday I got up at 5am and sat in front of my laptop… I was there for ~90 minutes, and couldn’t write a single word. Writers block + a long week of unfortunate events + busy holidays approaching + fears of letting people down + momentarily forgetting my direction in life… There was an overload Read more about Up days and down days. Just keep going.[…]
One day, a man found a butterfly that was starting to hatch from its cocoon. He sat down and watched the butterfly for hours as it struggled to force itself through a tiny hole. Then, it suddenly stopped making progress and looked like it was stuck. So the man decided to help the butterfly out. Read more about Struggle now 👎 Strength later 👍[…]
It costs $0.00 to have a positive attitude It costs $0.00 to be nice It costs $0.00 to send an encouraging text or email It costs $0.00 to do push-ups or sit ups It costs $0.00 to ask “are you OK?” It costs $0.00 to listen It costs $0.00 to show up a few minutes Read more about No cost. Huge impact.[…]
Last night we hosted a neighborhood halloween party. But when I got to the pizza place to pick up our 11 x large pizza to-go order… they advised they were “a few hours behind”. They were so swamped they couldn’t even tell me when they would start making our order… They said it would be Read more about Disasters produce fond memories (sometimes)[…]
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 a magical Monday 🌟 Make it happen, – Joel Sunset Read more about When the magic happens…[…]
+ = 🙌👍🤩 Happy Saturday, y’all!! Not sure what your happiness equation is… But wishing you a weekend packed full of it, doing cool stuff with people you love. Make it a good one, Joel
On Tuesday, my wife found a new roll of doggy poop bags on the sidewalk. (the fancy, high quality kind 😉) Ooooo… On Wednesday, she found a $10 bill on the ground!!! Sweeeet! 🤑 And on Thursday we logged into her old PayPal account, and found $986 she forgot about from years ago. Cha-ching!!! 💰 Read more about Friday Celebrations! (Wife edition)[…]
Just heard about this little trick, it’s called the good guy discount… When you’re at the store purchasing something or buying from someone, you say this… “Hey, I’m a good guy. You’re a good guy. Is there some type of good guy discount we could work out?” I hear it works pretty well. 🤷♂️ And Read more about The “good guy discount”[…]
impossible ⬇️ im- possible ⬇️ i’m – possible ⬇️ i am possible Everything seems impossible — until you break it down into smaller steps. Happy Wednesday! Get out there and tackle the impossible. – Joel 🔥 Rainbow sent in by Rosie 🙌
Tuesday affirmations: (say these out loud to yourself this morning): I am good at what I do. I may screw up some times, but for the most part I am good at what I do. My customers enjoy working with me because: I’m good at what I do. My coworkers depend on and look up Read more about “I am good at what I do”[…]
I got a HUGE bounce house off of Craigslist last week. I was soooo excited to blow it up and host the neighborhood kids. They all waited patiently and watched me as I set it up in the front yard… But sadly, when I plugged the blower in, the bounce house didn’t fully inflate. Turns Read more about You can still have fun, even when it’s broken[…]
Woohoo! I officiated another friend’s wedding 🙂 And I want to share the speech script in hopes that it helps others out there if they are asked to be a wedding officiant. Before creating this script, I did a lot of googling, talked with older married couples, and pondered a lot about marriage. It took Read more about I officiated another wedding! Here’s my speech script…[…]
I called a friend the other day, she needed a pep talk. After 10 minutes of complimenting her, telling her how awesome she is, boosting her confidence, etc. she was feeling much better. She went on to have a great day and week. But something else cool happened… After that phone call I felt great, Read more about Encouragement goes both ways[…]
Your imagination is bigger than you think. Actually, it’s limitless! Your imagination can solve problems. Your imagination can show you a different perspective. Your imagination can help you create things you don’t even think are possible right now. Today: Tap into your imagination. Happy Thursday!! – Joel
Agenda for today… W et your whistle (coffee ☕️) E ngage your core (work out 🏋️♀️) D aily affirmations (you rock! 💪) N arrow your thoughts (focus 🧘♀️) E nter airplane mode (DND 🎧) S mash your to do list (action 📝) D ot i’s and cross t’s. (Give 💯) A dd value to others Read more about Acrostic Wednesday[…]
I can. I will. End of story. 💪💪💪 Happy Tuesday, y’all. Go get em. – Joel Some people are really excited about this
clob·ber verb, informal 1. to hit (something) hard. “Mary vows to clobber her to-do list today” 2. to treat or deal with harshly. “Steve made swift and ruthless decisions, absolutely clobbering his projects at work” 3. to defeat heavily. “Working together, they clobbered the competition” 👊👊👊 Happy Monday, y’all. It’s clobbering time. – Joel Our Read more about It’s clobbering time 👊[…]
“If every single person who has liked you in your lifetime. were to light up on a map, it would create the most glimeringly beautiful network you could imagine. Throw in the strangers you’ve been kind to, the people you’ve made laugh or inspired along the way and that bright network of YOU would be Read more about Trailing a bright pathway[…]
3 cool things this week… Southwest Airlines mailed me some free drink vouchers! Woohoo! I knew these existed but never got any before. 🥳 Battery recycling last week, I posted a bunch of old mostly broken iphones to Apple to recycle, and they sent me back a $40 Apple credit! Yay! 🙌 My kitchen faucet Read more about Weekend celebrations 🙌[…]
Happy Friday! Today can either be a great day, or an average day. We each get to decide for ourselves. I for one am choosing to build a great day! 🙌 Because life’s too short to be average, and striving for greatness means faster progress towards meaningful things in life. And even if today actually Read more about Shooting for a great Friday[…]
Ctrl + Alt + Del Control your mood Alter your perspective Delete the negativity Keep this shortcut in mind for when you come across a sticky situation today. Just mentally hit Ctrl + Alt + Del, reboot, then move on with your awesome day. Make it a good one, Joel 😎 It’s a long story, Read more about Ctrl + Alt + Del[…]
What weakens you now, strengthens you later. Whatever crappy thing you’re going through right now… it’s developing you into a tougher, stronger, and more knowledgeable person. Hang in there. You do enough. You have enough. You are enough. And you are not alone. 💙 Joel
In case you come across anything scary today, remember that FEAR is usually… False Evidence Appearing Real Don’t get tricked into thinking you can’t do something — things are never as bad as the seem, and you’ll always be happy you faced big scary challenges (even if you fail a bit). Get out there and Read more about Face your F-E-A-Rs[…]
A few reminders in case you need to hear it today: Sundays are for relaxing. Your problems at work tomorrow can be solved –> AT WORK, TOMORROW!! 😉 Get out of your own head. Overthinking the past (or worrying about the future) is unproductive. Instead, enjoy the NOW. It only happens… NOW. 👍 You can’t Read more about Sunday reminders! 1, 2, 3.[…]
“The slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word: balance. Be fast when it makes sense to be fast, and be slow when slowness is called for. Seek to live at what musicians call tempo giusto – the right speed.” – Carl Honoré 🌴🌴🌴 I don’t know about you guys, but the right Read more about This Weekend: Tempo Giusto[…]
Last week my kid had a small cough. And even though the doctor checked him out, said everything was fine, wrote a note, etc… the teachers wouldn’t let him back at school until the cough was gone. So, he stayed home with me all last week. Anyway, he’s better now, back at school, but yesterday Read more about Should I be hurtful or helpful? 🤷♂️[…]
Just in case you forgot: – You control your drive – You choose your attitude – You control your time – You control your energy – You decide how much fun – You can always ask for help – You control your internal monologue and how you talk to yourself So don’t dwell on the Read more about Stuff you CAN control[…]
Yesterday, I received this check in the mail… I know it’s only for 1 cent, but it’s better than 0 cents, right?! ***** Earlier this week on my morning walk, I found this pack of sweeper wipe refills on the side of the road… Woohoo! I love finding free stuff! (And my house could use Read more about Tiny things I’m celebrating…[…]
1 excuse x 365 days = a really unproductive year 😔 On the flip side…. 1 small effort x 365 days = a very fruitful year!! 💪💪 So, what’t it gonna be today? Excuses or efforts? (Choose the latter – fruits of life await!) Happy Tuesday, Joel Pic from 2012… I used to take flight Read more about Excuses or efforts?[…]
Attitude is everything. It’s more important than how you look, what you wear, or the size of your to-do list today. You can conquer anything with the right attitude. Sooooo…. This morning as you’re standing in front of the mirror prettying yourself up for the day, spend a few mins beautifying your headspace and straightening Read more about The moment I wake up. (Before I put on my makeup)[…]
An old man sat down to teach his grandson about life… “There’s a fight going on inside me,” he tells the boy, “a fight between two wolves.” “One wolf is evil. It’s full of malice, anger, greed, self-pity and false pride. The other is good. It’s full of peace, love, joy, kindness, and humility.” “This Read more about Feed your good wolf 🐺[…]
My kid is learning to ride a bike right now… As he practices on the side walk, all the neighbors cheer him on… “wow! nice bike!” “You’re doing great, keep pedaling!” “You look so cool on your bike!” And when he falls over, they encourage him even more… “Oh no, you fell. That’s ok, get Read more about Everybody needs it. You can give it![…]
***If you could only achieve 1 thing today, what would it be?*** Happy Friday peeps! I’ve kind of screwed myself this week… Bit off more than I can chew and now I’m faced with a buttload of work today and not enough time to finish it all in. 😔 BUT… I’ve been in this situation Read more about Digging my way out[…]
T rust me, you can still find H appiness even when you’re U nder stress… It’s all about R emembering your blessings, S taying patient and optimistic, D eciding to think differently, A nd drinking 15 beers tonight Y ou got this 💪 (Oops I meant drinking relaxing tea and hot chocolate!) Happy Thursday team. Read more about Happy Thursday ma friends![…]
Stuff to try today… Smile at yourself in the mirror this morning. Wish yourself a great day. 😬 Remind yourself of your top 3 superpowers. (mine are positivity, consistency and typing words 🤷♂️) If you screw up today, find the humor in the situation. Everybody makes mistakes, that’s OK! 🤦♀️ Own your flaws. They are Read more about Love yourself first 💆♀️[…]
“The badass in me recognizes the badass in you” A few reminders in case you forgot: You are a hard worker You’re great at solving problems People look up to you And want to be around you! You’re a positive thinker You’re making a difference! You are authentic, dancing to the beat of your own Read more about You are a badass 💪[…]
You want to know who I think is really cool?…. Read the first word again. 🫵 🫵 🫵 Happy Monday, you cool dude. “It looks like the sun, but it’s the fire from the rocket. SpaceX uses a launch pad from Kennedy Space Center — which is about 15 miles from the beach that we Read more about The coolest person here…[…]
Morning everyone! 😎 Yesterday some good friends of mine got married!!! And I had the honor of officiating the wedding! (I’ll share pics and my ceremony script soon if y’all are interested :)). Anyway, maybe it’s the sappy wedding vibes (or maybe i’m still drunk from last night) but I’ve been thinking a lot lately… Read more about Love drunk 😍[…]
Did you know… You can get rid of your negative thoughts by writing them down onto a piece of paper, then ripping that paper up and throwing it in the trash? It’s true. A bunch of studies prove that turning our thoughts into material objects —> increases or decreases our mental impact depending on what Read more about Ditching negative thoughts (and keeping good ones!)[…]
Yesterday I spent 20 mins walking around looking for my phone. —-> it was in my pocket. 🤦🏻♂️ Last week I washed and dried a massive basket of laundry —-> When my wife got home she said all those clothes was already clean, I washed them again for no reason. 😩 The other day I Read more about I am an idiot #15, #16 & #17 😔[…]
I used to be a clean freak about my car… 🚗 Always kept it tidy, vacuumed the inside, made it smell good, etc. But… Then I got a kid. A messy kid. A kid who travels with handfuls of toys, snacks, books, spare clothes, and all types of other crap that messies a car. Now Read more about Life is messy (and that’s OK!)[…]
May your week be both focused and impactful, a combination of smashing your to-do list while having the most fun you can along the way. May you remember your boundaries, protecting your flame so you’re in the best position to help others. May you stay positive and optimistic, celebrating when new opportunities fall in your Read more about A wish for your week ahead[…]
I am capable (actually MORE than capable) of finishing all my tasks on time today. ✅ My work stuff today directly contributes to the awesome life I’m building for me and my family. 👨👩👦 I will attract positive people and situations today (and leave a positive wake for others) 🙌 My superpower is ___________ and Read more about Friday affirmations ☝️[…]
Did you know… eating more fruits and vegetables will actually make you happier? 🍌🥦🥕 It’s true! (well, maybe)… A recent study conducted with over 12,000 Australian adults found that consuming more fruits and vegetables boosted their happiness, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Woohoo! But… since the study was conducted in Australia, and Australians are mostly Read more about An apple a day 🍎[…]
Tell me something good about your boss: He’s funny and always jokes. When we get off the phone I always feel in a lighter mood and he always asks about my family/home life! Tell me something good about your neighborhood: My street has no driveways, which means kids can run or bike up and down Read more about Tell me something good…[…]
Yep, this Friday marks 100 days until Dec 25th… But the reason I’m letting you know a few days early is to give you time to prepare the best gift ever for someone you love. All you need is a notebook 📓 and a pencil ✏️ 1) Starting this Friday, write one tiny little love note on Read more about 100 days until Christmas! (This Friday)[…]
You probably know the Golden Rule (treat others how you want to be treated)… but have you ever heard of the Platinum Rule? It’s: Treat others how they want to be treated. It’s a subtle difference, but a huge one because it requires willingness to learn the other people’s situation before speaking and acting. Assuming Read more about The Platinum Rule[…]
Yesterday I found a lost puppy! This poor little guy was in the Trader Joes parking lot, belly covered in fleas and had an infected eye :(. Luckily I had a spare towel in my car, gloves, and the animal shelter was only a 5 min drive away. The shelter worker scanned his back and Read more about Lucky little puppy[…]
Morning peeps, happy saturday! Learned a new word this week… “Petrichor”. It means: a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. We’ve had a brutal heat wave the past couple weeks in California, but last night it bucketed rain all night and this morning smells like Read more about pet·ri·chor ☔️[…]
The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit” 👆 I love this quote. It can also be translated into… 👇 “The day you invest the money is not the day you become a millionaire” or…. “The day you impress your boss is not the day you get the promotion” Read more about Good things take time[…]
Have you ever met someone at a party and after 20 minutes of chatting to them you still have no clue who they are and what they really do? Surface-level people can be irritating — even if they seem kind of interesting, you can never quite trust them because something feels hidden. What about the Read more about Reminder: Be yourself today[…]
Musicians don’t retire. They stop when they’ve got no more music in them.” — Louis Armstrong I don’t know about you guys, but there’s plenty of music left in me. Happy Labor Day everyone. Cheers to all your hard work. – Joel Last nights sunset in Ventura, California
One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the park. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had a big bag of candy. The boy offered a trade… All his marbles in exchange for the girl’s entire bag of candy. The girl agreed and they shook hands. The girl handed over Read more about Do good stuff —> Expect good stuff.[…]
This weekend: Less is more! (unless it’s kindness, love, laughing, intimacy, compassion, generosity, happiness, creativity, fun activities, sunshine….) Hang on a sec, I change my mind: More is more! Wishing you a great weekend, packing it with stuff you love. 😎 Love, Joel “There was no one here at 6am” — From my buddy Cullen Read more about Less is more? 🤷♂️[…]
Happy Thursday!!! Today you are one step closer to t̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶e̶e̶k̶e̶n̶d̶ your goals! So work hard, focus on what matters, and remember you are capable of building anything you want in life. 💪💪💪 – Joel “We did that team relay race this past weekend that I was telling you about (Ragnar Rainier). Pic from the Read more about You’re getting closer[…]
Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday. And tomorrow, it will not be Wednesday. A week from now, we’ll be in September. A few months from now, we’ll have freezing cold weather. A few years from now, we’ll have changed jobs, our kids will be much older and other big life changes. A few decades from Read more about Wednesday Interlude 🤔[…]
T oday you are a leader. Never U nderestimate your influence on E veryone around you. There’s a S hortage of amiability in this D ay and age. So be kind, helpful, A nd be the type of change Y ou want to see in this world. Happy Tuesday. – Joel “Greetings from Maui” — Read more about Be the change[…]