Celebrating 6 months of blogging

I’ve always wanted to write. Six months ago, I finally acted on it and now my blog is my writing vehicle. My advice to anyone thinking about starting something. Just start. Start today. Don’t look back. Writing helps me to better think and focus. I have also found over the years that I can express… Continue reading Celebrating 6 months of blogging

It’s the little things…

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Big things matter more in direction only The little things matter less than the big things in life. And yet, the little things are what makes life worth living. Here is what I mean by little things: Reading a great book. A special moment with your kids. That time you got the BEST belly laugh… Continue reading It’s the little things…

Choosing, tracking, and data visualizing all of the happiness

Track, graph, and improve your happiness. Plus a March happiness update! A few years ago, I started tracking my happiness using Jim Collins’ system that he devised and spoke about on The Tim Ferriss Show. And, last month I launched the Happiness Spreadsheet, so that you too can track your happiness. If you track your… Continue reading Choosing, tracking, and data visualizing all of the happiness

Ruthlessly cut down on email for less stress

When I found myself accidentally retired and no longer working, it was really, really strange to not have to be tied to my email. Running a big business with 50+ employees and even more co-workers, vendors and clients lends itself to a lot of email. We are talking about hundreds a day. In fact, I… Continue reading Ruthlessly cut down on email for less stress