Plan Your Day

Plan Your Day

The simplest tactic to ensure your peace, happiness, and fulfillment might be one of the most difficult to embrace. <>  Since 2003, I’ve reinforced a handful of simple concepts over and over again. One of these has been to plan the week/day in advance. This...
The Grass is Greener

The Grass is Greener

Have you ever experienced envy of another person’s circumstances or choices? Join the club. <>  It’s not unusual for me to meet a successful professional and leave the conversation wondering, “Why didn’t I do that for a living?” I know I’m not the only...
A Simple Act of Kindness

A Simple Act of Kindness

What I learned about kindness on a trip to Chicago. <>  A few weeks ago, my wife, Nicole, and I visited my son in Chicago. While walking on Navy Pier, Nicole looked at a group of people obviously celebrating a birthday and said, “I love your shirts!” The...
I’m so busy!

I’m so busy!

When asked, “How’s life?” what do you say? <>  There have been many times in life when this has been my standard response when asked, “How’s life?”   Can you relate? Going forward, I’d challenge us all to resist the urge to complain about how...
What will make you happy?

What will make you happy?

What will make you happiest: vacation, a new set of golf clubs, that promotion…? <>  As a selfish human, I often find myself wondering… “How can I make my life more enjoyable?” Should I schedule more vacations, take up golf, or maybe buy a new house?...
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