Just an average guy, living an above-average life!
Apparently we make 35,000 choices every day… That’s a a lot! Some are conscious decisions, most are subconscious. Many people believe we can’t control our subconscious thoughts or choices. But I beg to differ. Subconscious thoughts can be controlled, and heavily influenced, by our conscious ones. When you choose to be happy, choose a positive Read more about Tuesday = Choose-day[…]
“Hey Steve, nice haircut! Have a great day, you handsome man.” “Sally… I gotta say, the way you handled that customer complaint was amazing to watch. You are great at what you do and I’m learning a lot from you. Thanks!” “Hey TJ, last week you said xxx to me. I’ve been thinking about it more over the Read more about Dishing Out Compliments[…]
You have enough. You do enough. You are enough. Time to RELAX. It’s Sunday. Some of the remote beaches in California are starting to open back up! Cooper is getting excited to get out and dig some holes!
A few fun updates from Joel’s house… – Yesterday, while wearing my face mask, I thought it’d be a good idea to clean the front of it with an alcohol wipe. Turned out to be a horrible idea. I nearly fainted. Lessons learned – don’t put chemicals right near the breathing hole. – Read more about Fun times in Quarantine![…]
A few weeks ago my wife came to me with some exciting news… She was getting a pay raise at work! She heard all about it on a conference call… “Due to teachers having to work from home, the school is giving everyone a $70 per day pay increase!” Woohoo! We opened a nice bottle of wine Read more about Don’t celebrate too early![…]
When I published my last fourplex post, I had no idea how many of my tenants would or could pay rent for the month of April. Now that I have all the figures, I wanted to share a quick update. First, you might be wondering why it took so long to get rent income information. Read more about Rent Collection & Updates During Quarantine[…]
Being perfect at everything will please more people, right? Nope… Perfectionism has many downsides: – it makes life difficult for people around you – makes you want to avoid certain activities (if you think you’re not good at it, you don’t even try it) – it’s exhausting – brings stress and anxiety – not Read more about People like YOU[…]
“When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I Read more about The Unknown Monk[…]
”The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem” – Captain Jack Sparrow If you try and solve a problem with an angry or closed mindset, you’re adding difficulty to an already hard situation. But if you step back, remove any arrogance, get another perspective, appreciate the difficulty, Read more about Problem Approach…[…]
Over the past few months I’ve been pulling out my phone and jotting down the little things that I’m grateful for in life. Random events throughout the day, surprising moments in nature, or when I’m reminded of how blessed I am! Below is my list of things I’m grateful for. There’s a 101 listed Read more about 101 Random Things I’m Grateful For![…]
For me, rest isn’t something that just happens. I have to plan to shut off my brain (and sometimes my phone) and break my usual thought routines. Today’s plan: – I’m replacing Facebook with a real book. – Instead of reading the news, I’ll chat with real people and ask about their news. – I’ll be taking a nap on Read more about Invest… in Rest[…]
Yesterday while volunteering I visited my favorite old lady. I see her every Friday. But she has a fading memory and always forgets me. Here’s how our conversation goes each week… *knock on her door* OL: Hello? Me: Hi, it’s Joel from Meals on Wheels! OL: Ok please come inside. Me: I can’t come in, Read more about My favorite old lady[…]
If you don’t have anything nice to say… Don’t say it. Write it in an email to yourself. File it for a few days then go back later and decide whether you still want to say it. Go for a long run and sweat out your frustrations. Force yourself to come up with something Read more about If you don’t have anything nice to say – Try these instead![…]
A few people emailed me this week saying they were struggling to stay motivated, positive and happy. You are not alone. We all have our moments. One of the quickest ways to get happiness is to *give* happiness. So here’s a few ideas you can do for your friends and neighbors to cheer them (and yourself) Read more about 10 x Nice things to cheer up your neighbors (and yourself)![…]
What weakens you, strengthens you. Imagine if life was always easy… From the moment you were born you got everything handed to you, you never got picked on as a kid, never given chores or hard work, everything was paid for, never had stressful choices to make, etc. If things were always easy, you’d wake Read more about What weakens you, strengthens you.[…]
Living an extraordinary life has nothing to do with comparing yourself to how ordinary people live. It’s about comparing yourself to yourself. Every day I try to: – Progress a little on goals – Learn some new stuff – Share or give things – Be a better version of myself than yesterday When Read more about Living an Extraordinary Life[…]
Mondays can be as good, or as bad, as you want them to be. Here are 6 x short Monday messages from previous years you might like. Each one is as true today, as on the Monday mornings when I wrote them! 10/28/19 – Wishing vs. working 9/30/19 – Self-motivation Monday? 9/16/19 – Read more about Monday Schmonday[…]
“The words you speak become the house you live in” – Hafiz Today, speak kind and caring words. Uplift, encourage and support the people around you. Share cheerful and bright stories. People need it now more than ever. Happy Easter everyone. Have an egg-cellet day. – Joel
3 x quick good news stories… 1) Happy anniversary to this daily email! I started writing daily 5am emails on March 31, 2017 – so we just crossed 3 years! Wow. Thank you everyone for your encouragement and participation in this. I love you all. 2) I just signed a contract to write articles Read more about It’s good news week![…]
Earlier this week I delivered an online presentation. I usually shy away from public speaking. It’s scary and nerve wracking, and involves a lot of preparation and practice… But I committed to doing this one anyway, because I believe: Doing hard and scary things in life builds a stronger and more resilient person. After the Read more about Presentation about writing[…]
Give more = Get more. It’s pretty simple… It’s not just money, this works the same with time. Time spent on others is time well spent. Enjoy your day! Give as much as you can. – Joel
“Don’t forget that the economy cannot stop your work ethic. It cannot stop your drive. It cannot stop your quest for self-education, self-improvement, and personal growth.” – Brandon Turner – What book are you reading today? – What exercises are you doing? – How are you staying positive? – How are you staying creative? Read more about Unstoppable Attitude[…]
The best advice I’ve ever received is: “No one else knows what they’re doing either.” – Ricky Gervais Today: Go with your gut. Wing it. Try your hardest and figure stuff out along the way. It’s ok, you’re not the only one 🙂 – Joel Photo by Frame Harirak
Seriously, count them. Write a few down, then email them to yourself. Repeat this weekly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Can’t think of any? Start with these: – You are healthy – You have a roof over your head – You have friends and family that care about you – You are smart and Read more about Count your blessings![…]
“The downside of being perceived as a “strong” person is that people often overlook that your needs are also as strong as everyone else’s. What I’m finding out is that folks often assume that strong people don’t need any support. Which leaves you all alone” I got this note from a good friend yesterday. Read more about Strong people need support too[…]
I’ve been having strange and vivid dreams the past few weeks. Have you? Some of my dreams are completely whacky, apocalyptic stuff. But others are pure genius! Like solving a problem, coming up with awesome blog topics or millionaire business ideas. A few nights ago I wanted to capture some of these genius ideas… So Read more about Genius? or Idiot?[…]
Studies show that happiness goes up ~10% on Fridays. Why is that? Because people are looking forward to the weekend. Their mindset is changed and they’re thinking about all the things they can do, vs. things they can’t do. Little do people realize, every day can feel like a Friday. Everyone has what they Read more about Happy Friday(s)[…]
Every real estate investor has their own risk tolerance, and as such, plans for emergencies differently. I like to think I’ve got a pretty good emergency plan, but honestly, it’s never been truly put to the test. When I started buying investment real estate ~6 years ago, I tried to adapt a conservative mindset and Read more about 4 x Fourplexes – Emergency Funds and Recession Planning[…]
You know that feeling of trying and trying and trying and not getting anywhere?… And then you try try try even more and things still don’t work out? Well, that’s the exact point that separates the true heroes from the quitters. That’s the point where you get to decide how interesting your life is going Read more about When the going gets tough[…]
Recently I was thinking about making a change. I was talking about this change with someone as if my choices were clear… either: a) make the change, or b) keep the status quo. But my friend reminded me that if I choose b (not to make the change), that some things are still going to Read more about The Uncomfortable Zone[…]
“The superheroes you have in your mind (idols, icons, titans, billionaires, etc.) are nearly all walking flaws who’ve maximized 1 or 2 strengths.” – Tim Ferriss Humans are imperfect creatures. You don’t “succeed” because you have no weaknesses… You succeed because you find your unique strengths and focus on developing habits around them. Keep Read more about Your unique strengths[…]
I have 2 pen-pals, both are serving time in prison. Real prison. (I started writing inmates last year after listening to the podcast Ear Hustle, and I found my pen pals at WriteAPrisoner.com.) One of my pals, James, is 24 years old and has been incarcerated since he was 15. Despite spending his entire adult life behind bars (and he Read more about Your “prison” ain’t that bad[…]
Happy Sunday! Sundays are a great day for reflection. Even 10 minutes of focussed reflection will work wonders on the quality of your day, and your life. “My friend, saying that you don’t have time to improve your thoughts and your life is like saying that you don’t have time to stop for gas because Read more about Slow down. Pull over. Refuel.[…]
“In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” – Dave Hollis I’ve traded emails with many of you the past few weeks. And regardless of how bad the situation around us is, everyone is remaining positive and optimistic! – People Read more about When life gives you 🍋🍋🍋[…]
When I go outside, I wear a face mask and gloves. It looks scary, but it’s just an outer layer. Under the face mask I actually have a huge smile! I’m a happy guy, even in tough times. But behind the smile, if I’m being honest, is a scared little boy who’s concerned about the Read more about Layers: Like an Onion[…]
Yesterday I got thinking… Now that my wife and I are stuck at home, I wonder if my car insurance company will lower my rate? (Based on the logic that we can’t drive our cars right now, and if quarantine continues into the year, we will be putting way less miles on our cars than Read more about Stay at home = lower car insurance?[…]
Life isn’t fair. No matter what life throws your way, no matter how unfair it may seem, refuse to play the victim. Refuse to be ruled by fear, pessimism, and negativity. Refuse to quit. Be a warrior and work through whatever challenges you face in life with courage, love, and positivity. And continually push forward. Read more about Be a survivor of the unfairness![…]
“I, and only I, can change my thinking. For I am the only thinker in my mind!” If you don’t like something, try changing the way you think about it. You are the only you in your mind and YOU have the ability to think whatever you want. Today, I think: We are all Read more about Change your thinking 🤔[…]
“Tough times don’t last. Tough people do!” The universe has thrown us an incredibly tough challenge. We will get through it, together. – It’s time to toughen up – Be mentally and physically tough – Make tough decisions – Build a tough skin – Maintain a tough community – Toughen up our kids Happy Read more about Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.[…]
“After all this is over, all that will have really mattered is how we treated each other” – Some neighborhoods have started putting back up their Christmas lights to help spread cheer. It’s catching on quick! – Celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Margo Robbie, Jamie Lee Curtis are reading bedtime stories to kids for free online! Read more about After all this is over…[…]
Fill in the blank spaces… Although I’m locked up in ____(city)____, I’m feeling quite _____(good emotions)_____. Because in the grand scheme of things, my life is truly ____(description)____. I’m learning to _____(new skill)_____ today, and staying home let’s me be sneaky and _____(guilty pleasure)_____ too! Today I will check in on ____(family member)____, _____(neighbor)____ Read more about Fill in the _________[…]
We had been dating about 6 months. You know that early phase in a relationship… when you’re still getting to know each other, on your best behaviour, etc. One night we were coming back from a dinner date and my stomach was starting to ache. I could feel some gas coming, and tried my Read more about The first time I farted in front of my wife… 🙈[…]
Are you a “leader”? If you asked me this question 6 months ago, I would have said No. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always shied away from leadership positions. I thought being a leader meant you had to be at the front of the pack. The quarterback. All eyes on you. Read more about Lead From The Middle[…]
How Do People Behave During a Disaster? Chatting with a friend last week, he told me he was stocking up on guns, ammo, and weapons… He said he’s planning for “when people start to turn on each other”. Maybe he’s seen too many doomsday movies. During a crisis, do humans really turn to theft, Read more about Disasters: Human Behaviour[…]
I’ve made a commitment to continually improve myself and never stop learning and growing as a person. But, sometimes this makes me feel really overwhelmed because there are so many things that I’m not good at. So much to do and so little time to do it all! Where do I begin? I keep reminding Read more about Baby steps –> in the right direction[…]
“Show me a worrying person and I’ll show you a person who does not know how to relax” – Albert E. Cliffe I used to waste many Sundays worrying about the upcoming week’s events or future issues. Oh how I wish I could have those free days back! Things changed when I started to Read more about Relaxing is a skill![…]
Happy Saturday! This morning, I’m taking some time to relax and focus on myself for a little bit. – self reflection – self celebration – educating myself – resting, recovering, and resetting my attitude “Deciding to focus on our own freedom isn’t selfish; it is the greatest gift we can give humanity.” Read more about Time for some R & R[…]
Not-To-Do Lists… After yesterday’s note on being busy vs. productive, a number of people asked questions about the “not-to-do” list. So here’s a bit more information: What is it, exactly? It’s just a list of things *not* to do during that day. For me, it’s usually 3-4 things, and I put them right next to my real to-do Read more about The “Not-To-Do” List[…]
I used to think that staying busy and having a full calendar made me a “good worker”. But then full days or even entire weeks would drift by without me being any closer to my goals. I may have been busy and working hard, but with little to show for it. I’m now trying to Read more about Busy vs Productive[…]
Over the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to about 10 people who were either turned down for jobs they applied for, missed out on promotions, or got let go from their jobs. 🙁 So I wanted to write a quick note for anyone else out there that might be currently going through the same… Rejection Read more about Hang in there! – You are not alone in this![…]
Why complicate life? Miss someone? ….Call Wanna meet up? ….Invite Wanna be understood? ….Explain Have questions? ….Ask Don’t like something? ….Change it Like something? ….Share it Want something? ….Earn it Love someone? ….Tell them! I love YOU guys. 🙂 Have a great Monday and remember to keep it simple! – Joel *Pic by Read more about Keep it simple. Why complicate life?[…]
YOU are extremely fortunate. You’ve been blessed with an awesome life so far. If you think back and try to count all the blessings you have – you can’t count them all… Blessings are infinite! And today, even more blessings and opportunities await you. Good fortunes are just hanging around out there ready for Read more about Your blessed life…[…]
Happiness Doors “When one door of happiness closes, another one opens. But often people look too long at the closed door, they don’t see the new open one” Close your eyes for a moment and picture 10 doors, all in a row. Each one leads to happiness. Some doors are open, some closed, Read more about Happiness Doors – Look Around You[…]
My neighbors’ Mum just had a kidney transplant. Surgery went well, she is now in recovery. But the cool part of the story is how she got her new Kidney… It’s called a 3-way kidney exchange. Her daughter donated a kidney to person 1. Person 1 donated their kidney to person 2. And person 2 Read more about Love, Actually, is all around.[…]
Successful People: Want others to succeed too Adapt to and welcome change Share and discuss ideas Take responsibility for failures Never stop learning Compliment others Forgive others Unsuccessful People: Want others to fail Are scared of change Start rumors and gossip Blame others for mistakes Think they know everything Criticize others Hold grudges Read more about Successful vs. Unsuccessful People[…]
This is a simulation game to test whether you can predict the timing of the stock market… Try it: Market Timing Game All you do is click the [Start/Pause] button, and the graph will start moving. Then, use the [SELL] and [BUY] buttons to move your money in and out of the stock market. Goal is obviously Read more about Let’s play a game… Can you predict the stock market?[…]
I found a cool trick to help me create a habit of complaining less… It started last month when I realized I was complaining a lot to my wife. Every day when she got home from work I would unload the details of my day on her and complain about all the little things that Read more about No complaining until April 1st![…]
Mondays were the worst. Until I made a change… I started writing myself positive messages every morning, forcing myself to have a positive attitude, encouraging myself to change, and motivating myself. Slowly but surely, things improved! Mondays are great for me now. It’s been nearly 3 years of morning emails, and 152 of them have been Mondays. Here’s a list Read more about 10 x Favorite Monday Messages[…]
Sometimes I beg my 5am alarm, “Please, not today. Can’t you see that I’m exhausted!” But my 5am alarm doesn’t care, and continues to bark; “Too bad, Joel. Don’t be lazy– You promised the universe you would help others today. It’s time to get up!” Even after YEARS of getting up at Read more about My 5am Alarm Says… (POEM)[…]
Reminder about the route to success… There are no shortcuts. Stay patient Think long term Failure is good! (each failure brings you one step closer) Keep going and never give up! Have a good one, – Joel
Are you a hard worker? Do you solve problems at work? Do you provide value? Do you come up with ideas that nobody else has? Do you work late or overtime? Do you help others with their work also? Do you put in extra effort, even when you’re not asked to? Do you care about Read more about Keep kicking ass – you’re good at it![…]
It’s been a rough start this week in the stock market. Everything is turning red and it’s tempting to freak out. But keep in mind these words from Warren Buffet… “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” Don’t panic like others. When most people see RED, you should Read more about Others see RED. But you should see GREEN![…]
Today, I choose to surround myself with authentic and positive people. And I will match their positivity and authenticity. Have a good one, – Joel
My new favorite saying to myself when I get into a sticky situation is “well, kick me in the nuts!“. It’s not because I literally want to be kicked in the nads, but more because I’ve just come to the realization that I cause my own problems in life. Allow me to explain… Have you ever Read more about Kick me in the nuts 🥜[…]
“You are living someone else’s dream life” Let’s think about this for a second… There is someone out there in the world right now that is less fortunate. When they close their eyes and dream of the perfect life, they picture your current situation. What you have, what you do, your freedom, etc… Given Read more about Don’t complain… because…[…]
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but: Youare getting older, weaker, and more outof shape every day. 🙁 Sorry. After age 18, your body stops growing and starts a slow decline. BUT, here is the good news!… You can delay your growing oldness and out of shapeness by exercising regularly. Just 20 Read more about I hate to be the bearer of bad news…[…]
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…[…]