True statement: The single biggest factor to success is your state of mind. The ability to control the things you can and accept the things you can’t. That is why we say the #1 rule for entrepreneurs is to “protect your confidence.” We all know that things are going to happen out of our control. The question is–how are we… Read more →
Unlocking the secret to achieving your goals is something we all could use. Countless articles and books have been published on the subject (like my book, The Fantastic Life). Below is my short checklist for creating a path to achieving your goals, followed by a great article on three mindsets used by people who follow through on their goals. … Read more →
I love this concept: Don’t ask for what you want, rather, ask yourself how much struggling am I willing to endure? We all want. But when we pose the question, “what am I willing to pay?”, we start to really understand our desires. It is impossible to have a pain-free life and yet it is our struggles that define… Read more →
I am fortunate that I don’t regret much of my life. That’s just me. I take each lesson (and believe me, I get schooled every single day) and try to learn, adjust, and grow from it. Today, let’s pick one or two of the 30 items below and work on them so that we will not regret them later in… Read more →
We know a positive mindset is critical to finding success and having a fulfilling life. In an interesting twist, however, thinking positively can have negative effects on the future. The secret is in the obstacles that are standing in the way of achieving your goals. As Dan Sullivan would say, “Obstacles are the raw material for obtaining your goals.” … Read more →
Preparing for the unexpected emergency seems impossible. The main reason is it’s UNEXPECTED. You don’t know how much to save or what to prepare for because there is no warning for what’s going to happen. All the more reason to prepare. Waiting until the emergency happens is always too late. 66 million Americans do NOT have emergency savings. (Click… Read more →
We all struggle to achieve our career and personal goals. Today, I argue that the problem may not be how hard you’re doing something, but what you’re actually striving towards. Clarity of purpose is Rule #2 of living the Fantastic Life. You have to love what you’re doing, be passionate about it, be willing to do anything for it.… Read more →
Everyone wants success. But not everyone achieves it. Below is an article on why people don’t succeed. Here are four reminders for all of us this week on how we can sidestep distractions toward success. —Time must consistently be spent on high-quality activities. Don’t major in minor things. —Being successful is balancing the few essential things (spiritual, relational, financial, physical).… Read more →
Having energy is important for living The Fantastic Life. Here are a few tips (and an article) on how to maximize your energy. We know these tips, but we need to remind ourselves to continue to do the right things to keep our energy levels at their peak. Be aware and consistent with healthy eating, exercise, and sleeping habits. “You… Read more →
“Passionately curious” is a term used by some people to describe their greatest characteristic. The Wall Street Journal asked some interesting people their take on the subject of curiosity. Here are my takeaways: Ask more questions than you make statements – Joseph Gordon-Levitt Embrace that anxiety and fear of the unknown are a powerful driver for curiosity – Taryn Simon Curiosity is a… Read more →