“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” — John F. Kennedy. Gratitude is a powerful thing. When implemented, it has the ability to transform your own thinking and positively change the moods of those around you. Just by making some small changes to incorporate it […]
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Fomo Can Be Good For You
“No matter what you do or where you are, you’re going to be missing out on something.” — Alan Arkin. Life is full of amazing things to experience. As much as we try to do everything, it simply isn’t possible. Social media bombards our brains with all the things we aren’t doing while sitting on […]
It’s Your Fault, Take Ownership
“Once people take ownership over the decision to receive feedback, they’re less defensive about it.” — Adam Grant. As covered last week, making decisions is hard. Taking ownership of those decisions is just as tough. It’s really easy to blame others when things go wrong. Professional finger pointing and knife fighting is all too common […]
How to Make Hard Decisions
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” — Napoleon Bonaparte. Life is full of tough decisions. Some can be completely game-changing and set (or reset) the tone of your next chapter. When these forks in the road loom before you, it can be paralyzing to pick a direction. […]
Learning by Doing: The Most Effective Way to Master New Skills
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin. We love the amount of knowledge the interwebs has brought to our, literal, fingertips. It’s easy to go to Video Streaming University and get lost in a sea of how-to’s. As good as this is, humans haven’t […]
What Does Perfect Mean Anyway?
“If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” — Yogi Berra. You want the perfect life: the perfect job, the perfect house, and the perfect family. The hard truth is that it doesn’t exist. Unsurprisingly, endlessly chasing perfection can stunt happiness and lead to depression. A more realistic approach is to work towards greater goals […]
Eat In To Save Money and Calories
“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” — Doug Larson. In a time when costs are going up at rates which far exceed salary increases, it makes sense to focus on cost-conscious decisions. Dining out is a great way to meet with friends and to get […]
Life is About Creating Yourself
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw. We always thought the phrase “finding yourself” to be rather silly. It implies you somehow possessed your perfect self, then lost it under the bed somewhere. Instead of focusing on a searching for something that never existed, focus on creating yourself […]
Board Games Are Here to Save the Loneliness Epidemic
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw There is hype that we are going through a loneliness epidemic. Some stats are showing Americans are feeling lonelier than ever before. There are a host of reasons for this shift, with many pointing at the […]
Pay Off Your Credit Card Weekly: The Secret to a Better Credit Score
“Credit cards are like snakes: Handle ’em long enough, and one will bite you.” — Elizabeth Warren Credit cards can be awesome. Point accumulation can lead to “free” trips or money off purchases. They can also be destructive to your savings goals and Credit Score. It can be all too easy to spend more than […]