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…[…]
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[…]
Did you know, today… – You’re probably going to get richer! Because statistically, Monday is the most likely day of the week that the US stock market will rise, rather than fall. – We’re probably in for good weather, too… Mondays have the least chance of rain! – There will be 384,701 babies born today. Read more about Today Statistics – Pre-Christmas…[…]
When I was little, my Mum used to sneak love letters into my lunch box. It was embarrassing as a kid… I’d pull out my sandwich at school and the wrapper would have a big “I LOVE YOU” written across the top. Sometimes she’d draw love hearts all over my bananas and oranges with a Read more about Some Friday Love…[…]
Watching long distance runners, there are 2 different ways people finish a race… Amateur runners, when they are about 100 yards from the end and the finish line is in sight, they start to slow down. They are so happy they’ve made it, they jog or walk through the finish. Professional runners do it differently. Read more about Sprint through the finish?[…]
Cooper (my dog) is such a wise animal. Today, he’s sharing with you his top 3 secrets on how he wakes up each day excited, happy, and content. (These tricks work with both dogs and humans…) 1. Know your purpose: My job every day is to patrol the street, protect the house, and make Read more about 🐕 Dog Knowledge 🐕[…]
Good morning! Here’s 5 quick stories from my recent Meals on Wheels adventures… – Last week I delivered to an old lady, and when she answered the door she had no pants on. Instead of acting shy or apologizing, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders as if to say, “I don’t really feel like Read more about More fun volunteering stories![…]
“We become what we repeatedly do” I came across this quote recently and it reminded me to review my daily habits. I gotta keep the good ones and shed the ones that no longer serve me! As part of this, I have stopped drinking for the past couple weeks. It hasn’t been hard at all, Read more about 18 Days Healthier and $90 Wealthier![…]
Think of Monday as a tool. A day that is on your side. A day that most people dread or disregard. Thinking the opposite of most people gives you an advantage. Monday is a day to not just get ahead, but to get miles ahead. A day to be unstoppable. Ready to kick some ass Read more about Monday is on your side[…]
Dia de los Muertos is a beautiful Mexican holiday to remember and celebrate friends and family members who have passed away. This is my second year building an ofrenda at home. Sitting here by the peaceful candlelight, I’m thinking two things: – First, I’m thinking about the great lives these loved ones lived. Some of Read more about The dead need us, just as much as we need them[…]
Today is Halloween! And there’s some weird stuff going on tonight… – Americans will spend about $8.8 billion in preparation for Halloween tonight 🤮. – 22% of Americans will go to a haunted house attraction. – And 80% of those haunted houses are operated by charities! (It’s a good thing, because they generate ~$300mil Read more about Halloween – Statistics in the USA – 2019[…]
You get what your work for, not what you wish for. Back in my early 20’s, I used to hate Mondays. I sat in my cubicle at work just wishing my life would be better. Week after week, nothing improved. As I grew older I changed my attitude towards “work”. I realized my chances of achieving the things I wanted Read more about Replace Wishing with Working[…]
I hate leaf blowers. Every Monday my gardeners come and fire up 2 loud leaf blowers. They circle around my house blowing all the leaves, dust, sticks and rocks away from my yard and straight into my neighbors yards. A couple days later, my neighbor’s gardeners come. They fire up their leaf blowers and blow Read more about I hate leaf blowers. — Don’t become one in life.[…]
self·motivation noun Ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations. “Dan completes all his tasks by 3pm on Mondays and leaves the office early to hang with his kids. His secret is self motivation and staying away from others with bad attitudes.” Cousin Dan at Everest Base Read more about Are you self-motivated?[…]
It’s a fact… People have a better chance of reaching their goals if they commit to them publicly. That way, others can hold them accountable. So… I want to share one of my new personal goals with you in hopes that you hold me accountable and keep me on track. My Goal: To get a Read more about Let it be known…[…]
Dr. Seuss is a legend. Got troubles today? Go get your baseball bat. Don’t run away… Run towards your problems and tackle them head on. Confront the bully. Stand up for yourself. The sooner you roll up your sleeves and get involved the sooner it will be over. Happy Monday. It’s clobbering time!
Last night my wife and I started watching the movie Yes Man. Have you seen it?… I won’t ruin the storyline, but I have a challenge for you: Start saying YES to things you’d usually turn down or say no to. Here’s what will happen… – You’ll expand your comfort zone and realize it’s much Read more about Say YES to more things![…]
A few people asked for an update on my volunteering efforts. Here are the highlights… Summary: It’s been about 3 months, I volunteer only 1 day per week at Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica. My job is to drive around and deliver meals to people who can’t source food for themselves. Some clients are Read more about Volunteering Updates…[…]
Monday Mindset: I used to dislike Mondays. A lot of people do. I used to wake up and think of the bad things the day would bring. I pictured all the crap I didn’t like about my work, life, or other people. And instead of changing the things I didn’t like about my life/work, it Read more about 20 x Mondays left this year[…]
Surfing is a strange sport. About 99% of time is spent paddling and waiting, and only 1% actually standing up and riding waves. Sometimes I’m in the water for 2 hours and only catch 4-5 waves. This can be frustrating for beginners and bystanders to understand. Why go through hours of pain only to get Read more about The Surfer’s Secret[…]
Today, keep these 3 wise monkeys in mind… Speak no evil: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it. Office gossip, yelling at traffic, phone etiquette, etc.. Be kind when you speak! See no evil: If you’re looking for flaws, you’ll find them. Instead, focus on the beauty around you and keep Read more about 3 x Monday Monkeys[…]
Yesterday morning I went surfing. I was sitting pretty far out, things were fairly calm, until I noticed a dark, blurry presence in the water next to me. Oh shit,.. I hate that feeling… Could it be a shark? Is it my time to go? I moved very slowly. Leaning down on my board ready Read more about Hello darkness, my old friend[…]
It’s easy to stand out on Mondays. Be different, be happy, and don’t let anything (or anyone) get you down. Happy Monday, make it a good one!
🇺🇸 Today is Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Here is what we crazy American’s will get up to… – We will eat A LOT of hot dots today… About 150 million. – 37 million hot dogs will have come from Iowa. – And 70% of the lettuce in our salads was grown in California! – 26% Read more about 4th of July – Statistics for 2019[…]
Today is my first shift volunteering at meals on wheels in west LA. I’ll be driving around lunches and dinners to people who can’t leave their house. I haven’t volunteered my time since… well… actually I’ve never volunteered before. Well, better late than never! I’m not sure what to expect, not sure who I’ll meet, Read more about Volunteering – better late than never[…]
The Happiness Permit Today, I am holding a happiness permit! What’s a happiness permit? It’s an invisible permit that lets me be positive and optimistic all day long. – I’m allowed to be happy – I’m allowed to celebrate – I can to look forward to today’s events – Whatever it is that I Read more about Happiness Permit[…]
Hello and good morning to you! You know how sometimes on Fridays if you work really hard you might get to finish early and leave at 3 or 4pm for an early weekend…? Well have you ever tried doing that on a Monday? It’s totally possible. And even more fun than Fridays. They say that Read more about Mondays belong to the go-getters![…]
It seems like a pretty easy rule to follow. People usually don’t intend to be assholes. But for some reason it ends up happening from time to time. It happened to me the other day… I caught myself being rude for no reason. So I drew the below flowchart to help remind me of this Read more about Rule #1: Don’t be an asshole.[…]
Standing out on Mondays is easy!… (Just do the complete opposite of what all the regular people do) – Be alert while others are sleepy – Smile and be happy while others are grumpy – Get stuff done while others are procrastinating – Work hard while others are hoping and wishing life will magically get Read more about How to STAND OUT on Mondays[…]
Yesterday I got some bad news. I was turned down for a job I applied for. Not just any job, this one I would have been perfect for, and I was very very very excited about the position and company. Rejection sucks! I’ll be honest with you guys… I feel pretty shit right now. And Read more about Rejection: Disaster or Opportunity?[…]
I’ve learned many life lessons from my dog. He is so wise. The latest thing he’s been teaching me is how to: Wake up happy and charge head first into every single day. It doesn’t matter what day it is, doesn’t matter what the weather is like, doesn’t matter what the stock market is Read more about Wake up and CHARGE the day![…]
A writer once visited Kane West’s house. As he walked in he noticed a massive poster of Kanye hanging in the living room. The writer asked, “Kanye, why do you have a giant picture of YOU on the wall?” Kanye replied, “Well, I gotta cheer for me before anyone else can cheer for me”. Read more about Cheer for Yourself![…]
I was out surfing yesterday. The weather was perfect, waves were great, and I even saw some baby dolphins jumping around nearby! I was loving life. But as I swam past a couple other guys, I overheard them talking… They were complaining that the water was too cold, the tide was too low, and they Read more about Why are you in the water?[…]
Do you have a really hard problem to solve? Something you’ve never done before? Pull in a team member or friend to help! Still cant solve it? Bring in another person for advice. Then more people, if needed. The more people you bring together, the bigger your invisible collective brain grows. And with enough Read more about Everything is figureoutable[…]
Three quick reminders for today: – Be present – Be proud – Be grateful It can be tough to remember throughout the day…. A buddy of mine recommends setting a few cell phone alarms at different times during the day to make sure you stop and think about things for a minute. Like the pic Read more about tres reminders![…]
Here are some interesting statistics for you this Valentines Day: 72% of millennials say they would break up with their partner if they forgot Valentine’s Day. The average millennial spends $182 and over 27 hours planning their Valentines Day gifts for their sig-nif other. 54% of men in Italy dress up as Saint Valentine Read more about 2019 Valentines Day Statistics[…]
“Waaaah, my life is so hard. I wish I had more motivation to do my stuff.” Have you ever heard someone say this? Or have you said it yourself? Well instead of motivation, what might be needed is just a little discipline. There’s a big difference between motivation and discipline. – Motivation is fleeting – Read more about Motivation vs. Discipline[…]
Good morning and happy Australia Day!!! 🇦🇺 You may be wondering…. How do I celebrate today like an Aussie? Just do some of these things: Fire up the barbie throw some sausages/chops on it invite your mates around drink some Coopers Pale Ale play cricket in your backyard (or any lawn game that you can Read more about Happy Australia Day![…]
I’m currently on a 13hr flight from Los Angeles —> Auckland. Long flights are tough. But here’s a few tips to help you survive… 1) Bring a small gift or some nice candy for your flight attendant 👩✈️. They will be surprised and hook you up with free beers and other goodies throughout your flight. Read more about Tips to survive a 13 hour ✈️ flight![…]
“What if you spend much of your time thinking about a lot of issues that concern you? You will spend less time taking action to solve these problems.” This is a snip from a book I’m reading. Surprise, surprise, it’s a self-help book that analyzes successful people and breaks down their basic habits Read more about Less “think” and more “do”[…]
Have you seen the movie Coco yet? My wife and I watched it again last night. (Highly recommended and free on Netflix if you haven’t seen it) Anyway, Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday to remember and honor our deceased loved ones. It’s not too late to make a quick altar if you Read more about “Remember Me” for Dia de los Muertos[…]
Yesterday someone broke into my car! Booo. It was parked right in front of my house. Luckily, the thief only made off with about $3 in spare change. Everything else was left scattered around on the front seats. I should be feeling sad or angry that I’ve been robbed. But instead I feel a deep Read more about Nobody can steal my sunshine[…]