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Shawnell’s Morning Affirmations
G’mornin guys! A friend named Shawnell sent me a cool email last week. And I wanted to share it with you all because affirmations like this are such an AWESOME way to start the morning and manifest a great day ahead… ***** I am a rockstar at work! No one can compare themselves to me. Read more about Shawnell’s Morning Affirmations[…]
Mix up your ingredients 👐
”You carry all the ingredients to turn your experience into joy. Mix them.” – Hafiz ***** Good morning happy people! It’s true… You carry all the stuff necessary… Inside your brain are positive thoughts, inside your heart is happiness, inside your muscles is energy, etc. Now you just gotta mix up all the ingredients and Read more about Mix up your ingredients 👐[…]
Marriage Advice Quotes – From 27 Real Couples…
Good morning everyone! LOVE is in the air. 💕 Here are the results from the marriage advice survey this week. 27 couples ranging from 6 years all the way up to 50 years happily married. Thank you to everyone who participated. Here we go!… ***** Marriage Advice Quotes: “Friendship, Communication & Honesty” – Yvonne & Read more about Marriage Advice Quotes – From 27 Real Couples…[…]
Just because I’m wandering, it doesn’t mean that I’m lost
Sometimes I’ll ask my wife what our plans are for the weekend and she’ll say… ”We’re on the no-plan plan” It means we have no set commitments and can do whatever we want. I love weekends like this. We can be spontaneous, follow curiosities and do whatever we want in the moment. Also reminds me Read more about Just because I’m wandering, it doesn’t mean that I’m lost[…]
My House is a Mansion!
– My house is a mansion – My meals are delicious feasts! – My Prius is an exotic race car… The late Dr Wayne Dyer once said: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” So today I’m testing this advice… Looking at every day things with an Read more about My House is a Mansion![…]
42 years of happiness…
Yesterday was my wife’s parents’ 42nd wedding anniversary! I asked my mother in law what is the secret to a happy and successful marriage… Her answer was: “Independence and interdependence. We are both independent — every day we go out and do what we have to do — but we always come back together. I Read more about 42 years of happiness…[…]
Set small daily goals…
“Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a year” – Bill Gates Just a quick reminder today: Set only a few goals. Smash them. Then repeat. You’ll have better results in the long run if you don’t overwhelm yourself in the short run. Happy Read more about Set small daily goals…[…]
There are always bright sides…
Yesterday, our hot water heater broke. It sucks because we only got it last year and they’re charging us to come out and fix it, even though it’s under warranty. In the meantime, we have cold showers… 🥶 BUT, here is why I’m in a good mood and feeling extremely lucky: Anytime something breaks in Read more about There are always bright sides…[…]
Monday reminders…
You’re alive ✅ You are motivated ✅ You are focussed ✅ Your friends have your back ✅ You’re smart! ✅ You work hard! ✅ You have a positive attitude! ✅ Your goals are clear ✅ Your reward is clear ✅ Others are depending on you to be 100% of your awesome self today ✅ You Read more about Monday reminders…[…]
Spending time with your gut and lungs
Sorry, this is a bit long… but it’s a great little story: ***** my brain and heart divorced a decade ago over who was to blame about how big of a mess I have become eventually, they couldn’t be in the same room with each other now my head and heart share custody of me Read more about Spending time with your gut and lungs[…]
I am an idiot #10 🏄♂️
Last week out surfing I noticed a photographer standing on the beach. He had a professional camera with a huge lens and was taking pictures of all the surfers! I thought to myself, “maybe now is my chance to become a famous surfer… If I surf really good and he takes some killer photos, maybe Read more about I am an idiot #10 🏄♂️[…]
Friday Happiness Checklist v3! ✅
Today I have 10 small challenges for you… As you check off each one, watch your happiness increase!! 😎 ***** Challenge #1: No complaining, ALL DAY today! Challenge #2: Think of 3 good things that happened this week… (You don’t have to write them down… but, sharing is caring and other people love hearing your Read more about Friday Happiness Checklist v3! ✅[…]
Productivity Hack: Get a desk plant! 🌱
Did you know, keeping a small plant on your work desk can increase your productivity by 15%!? 🪴 Plants have calming powers, and they allow for more creative and flexible thinking. Also did you know…? children engage in significantly more creative play when they are in courtyards with abundant greenery 🌳☘️ shrubs and trees in Read more about Productivity Hack: Get a desk plant! 🌱[…]
Replacing “have to” with “get to”
Mornin’ everyone! Happy hump day 😉 I read a cool article last week about reducing your “have-to’s” in life. (full article here from Becoming Minimalist) The bit that stuck with me the most was changing your mindset about “have to” into “get to”. Instead of thinking “I have to work today”… think, “I get to Read more about Replacing “have to” with “get to”[…]
The Two Doormen – A Story About Perspective
One day, a reporter was interviewing two different doormen working at the fanciest hotels in New York City. The reporter arrived at the first hotel and asked the doorman, “So, tell me about your job. What do you do for the hotel?” The first doorman replied, “I am virtually a slave… The lowest man on the Read more about The Two Doormen – A Story About Perspective[…]
Cheers to all your hard work!
Do you have a job? Do you work hard at your job? Do you sometimes stay late and sacrifice personal time to better serve your customers? Do you solve hard problems? Do you have good ideas at work? Are you a team player? My guess is you answered YES to most of these questions (or Read more about Cheers to all your hard work![…]
An extraordinary life!
If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on! —Sheryl Sandberg We’ve all been offered an extraordinary opportunity… LIFE. Every morning we wake up and have the chance to live our dreams. So jump on board and experience everything you can today! Try everything. There are opportunities Read more about An extraordinary life![…]
Beautiful stories | Beautiful people
Good morning! Here are 3 quick stories to kick off your beautiful long weekend… ***** From Stephen, about paying it forward… “Doing the right this is always the right thing to do! We tend to always pay it forward also. For example every year on 10/5 my family spends a day doing random acts of Read more about Beautiful stories | Beautiful people[…]
Casual Friday –> Dress up as yourself! 👕
Back when I was in sales, I noticed that most of my deals were made on Fridays. It took me a while to figure out. Why do so many customers buy on Fridays? Why do my meetings on Fridays go so well? Then one day it hit me. Fridays were different –> because on Fridays Read more about Casual Friday –> Dress up as yourself! 👕[…]
Want uncommon results?
Want uncommon results?… – Build uncommon confidence – Think uncommon thoughts – Have uncommon positivity – Ask uncommon questions – Do uncommon things – BE uncommon Happy Thursday peeps! Make it a good one! – Joel An uncommon hibiscus flower I met along my travels this week 🙂
I screwed up… But that’s OK.
I started this week with a goal: To not have any alcohol Monday —> Thursday. But, I messed up already (twice)! On Monday my wife and I had a sneaky glass of wine – we were celebrating a small personal win. And Tuesday we had visitors from Hawaii and went out to dinner with drinks. Read more about I screwed up… But that’s OK.[…]
Ask Me Anything – Round 2
Woohoo! It’s Tuesday! Time to celebrate!! Why celebrate on Tuesday?…. Well, why not? Got some Q&A from yesterday to share… And thank you to the peeps who participated! Next month I’m gonna ask YOU all the questions and will publish YOUR answers 🙂 ***** How is Cooper? (Jason R) Thanks for asking! He has regained Read more about Ask Me Anything – Round 2[…]
Small steps —-> Big goals
Never underestimate the power of small steps… Small steps get you going, teach consistency, build confidence, and break down mammoth tasks into bite sized chunks. It’s time to get climbing, one step at a time. Happy Monday and have a great week! – Joel PS… “Ask Me Anything” Round 2… Personal stuff, finance related, Read more about Small steps —-> Big goals[…]
Carpe diem. Today only happens once. 😎
Hey everyone! Today is Sunday… And tomorrow, it will not be Sunday… A few months from now, it will not be summer anymore… And a few years from now, you will not be as young as you are today… And a few decades from now, your life will have changed completely vs. life right now. Read more about Carpe diem. Today only happens once. 😎[…]
Happy Saturday, happy people!
Life is like a mirror. If you smile at it… It will smile at you. ***** The more goodness you put out into the world today, the more goodness you get in return. Happy weekend, friends. Keep smiling 🙂 Went wine tasting last night at a cool place called Eataly!
Reminder of how blessed you are…
I receive a lot of email replies. And I love them all. But sometimes I get a reply that leaves me absolutely speechless. Here’s a note I got last week from a reader named Chad… (sharing with his permission, of course) “I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate that you give a Read more about Reminder of how blessed you are…[…]
F.E.A.R. has 2 meanings
F-E-A-R has 2 meanings… Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise! Today: Choose the latter. Facing the things that scare the crap out of you usually leads to awesome personal development. What’s the worst that could happen anyway? **Actually, someone just emailed me with another cool definition… False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. I kind of Read more about F.E.A.R. has 2 meanings[…]
Karma got me a new surfboard :)
I got into a pretty bad surf accident last week… I was flying down a massive wave when a beginner surfer with a huge longboard got in my way. She was 100% in the wrong (surfers etiquette, I had right of way). Our boards collided, and my foot got smashed up too. Needless to say, Read more about Karma got me a new surfboard 🙂[…]
Besides which you see, I have confidence in ME!
🎵 I have confidence in sunshine I have confidence in rain I have confidence that spring will come again Besides, which you see I have confidence in me! 🎵 Don’t laugh… but my wife and I went to The Sound of Music sing-a-long with some friends this past weekend. It was at the Hollywood Bowl, Read more about Besides which you see, I have confidence in ME![…]
Fill your attic with good furniture
“I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best Read more about Fill your attic with good furniture[…]
Cheers to living in satisfaction 🍻
Common sense suggests that if you have more stuff, you’ll be more satisfied… Owning 5 cars is better than owning 1 car, right? —> Nope! 🙅🏻♂️ The truth is satisfaction and happiness is not about the quantity of stuff you have, it’s about making memories and having appreciation for every little thing in your life. Read more about Cheers to living in satisfaction 🍻[…]
A few fun stories from this past week!
Got some fun email replies this week and wanted to share the joy… Have a great weekend! Love, Joel. ***** From Rebecca: “I get to give someone a 15% raise today, to someone who was my friend before they worked with me and who I know needs this raise. I’m looking forward to it extremely! Read more about A few fun stories from this past week![…]
Life happens FOR us, not TO us.
Happy Friday, gorgeous people! It’s a great day to take charge of your schedule, own your actions, control your productivity, make good decisions, and positively influence the people around you. “Life happens FOR us, not TO us.” Today will be awesome —> if you make it be awesome. So, what’s first on your agenda to Read more about Life happens FOR us, not TO us.[…]
Your job isn’t that bad, is it?
There will always be something negative about your job. Something you don’t like that might be worth complaining about. BUT, there will always be something positive about your job, too. Actually, there are probably multiple positives. (Why you got it in the first place!) TODAY: Focus on the positives. When you focus on the good Read more about Your job isn’t that bad, is it?[…]
Giving away all my profits…
Last week I was selling a chair online. It was a pretty nice office chair, worth maybe $80-$100… But since I’m an idiot I let someone negotiate me down to $40… Then when the lady showed up to take it, I felt kind of sad for her. She was in a much worse situation than Read more about Giving away all my profits…[…]
Steve’s CREDO – Be a hero, not an asshole.
Last week I shared a story from my outrageously generous friend, Steve. Steve has developed a “credo” — a list of statements and beliefs that guides his actions in life — and with his permission I’m sharing it with you all today… **Note: Steve’s credo is personal and specific to him. He took a 90 Read more about Steve’s CREDO – Be a hero, not an asshole.[…]
Make like a tree… 🌳
Check out this little tree, growing in the middle of my sidewalk… This little tree has courage. It is determined and persistent. I could pluck it out of the ground, put cement over it, and it would still find a way to grow back. This tree will not give up. No matter how Read more about Make like a tree… 🌳[…]
Awake is the new Asleep
Good morning happy people! It’s time to get up and kick off this gorgeous Sunday! Celebrate the fact you’re alive! 🥳 Enjoy every waking second. 😎 Make the most of everything you have in front of you. 🙏 “in the end it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your Read more about Awake is the new Asleep[…]
I wonder if anything bad will happen today?
Happy Friday the 13th! 🐈⬛ Ooooo, scary… Did you know there’s word for being scared of Friday the 13th? It’s called: paraskevidekatriaphobia On days like today, it’s easy to think, “I wonder if anything bad will happen today?” But when you think like this, you are subconsciously searching for bad things to happen so you Read more about I wonder if anything bad will happen today?[…]
A weird and beautiful dream last night
Last night I had a weird dream in the middle of the night. So I scribbled some notes into my phone around 3am. This is what I woke up to this morning… Not bad, hey? Definitely weird, but kind of beautiful! I just wish I remembered what the actual secret was! I guess I’ll just Read more about A weird and beautiful dream last night[…]
My friend is “outrageously generous”…
Got a cool email from my friend Steve yesterday, and with his permission I’m sharing this beautiful story… “I had an opportunity to be outrageously generous today. Guy called my company kinda randomly, asking if I bought household stuff – i don’t. He explained to me that he had his entire house/trailer contents in a Read more about My friend is “outrageously generous”…[…]
So can you…
— If the virus found the time to become a new version of itself, so can you — A quick reminder for today… You are smarter and more capable than you think you are. (And you probably have more free time than you think you have!) Don’t underestimate your ability to learn new Read more about So can you…[…]
Don’t stop believin’
Most people think the first step to becoming a millionaire is saving money. But really, the first step is believing you can. Most people think the first step to getting your dream job is creating a resume. But really, the first step is believing you can. Most people think the first step to losing weight Read more about Don’t stop believin’[…]
The secret to being good at life 🏄♂️
Surfing last week, I overheard 2 dudes talking in the water… “You see, most people only surf on the sunny days when the weather and waves are perfect. But the trick to getting good is to surf in the bad weather and bad wave days too. If you practice when conditions are horrible, you’ll be Read more about The secret to being good at life 🏄♂️[…]
Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder
“It happened on one of those zip-a-dee-doo-dah days. Now that’s the kind of day when you can’t open your mouth without a song jumping right out of it!” – James Baskett TODAY is a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day. Have fun laughing, dancing, and doing what you love with the people you love. Life is good 😎 – Read more about Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder[…]
I am an idiot #9 🤦🏻♂️
One day, about 10 years ago, I went to the pool with my new girlfriend. I wanted to impress her with my sweet diving skills, so I told her to “watch me” as I dove head first into the deep end – with my hands by my side. Well, I misread the pool depth and Read more about I am an idiot #9 🤦🏻♂️[…]
Setbacks vs Comebacks
Setbacks are common. They are unavoidable, and throw you off course when you least expect it. Everyone has setbacks in life. Comebacks are less common. They have to be earned. Comebacks are reserved for hard workers, positive thinkers, problem solvers and people with unwavering perseverance. If you only dwell on your setbacks, they will define Read more about Setbacks vs Comebacks[…]
Shine as bright as you can!
Someone emailed me recently saying they just bought a really nice house! Woohoo!…. BUT… The problem is — all of their friends live in tiny apartments or modest town homes… They want to invite their friends around to celebrate, but are embarrassed and feel bad having them over. Maybe their new home is too nice? Read more about Shine as bright as you can![…]
Just Do It – Speech by Art Williams – Full Transcript
Art Williams is my hero. He said “Just Do It” before Nike had their slogan, before Michael Jordan said it on TV, and definitely before Shia LaBeouf made his little motivational video. It was at a National Religious Broadcasters organization conference in 1987 where Art Williams was a guest speaker. He was asked to talk Read more about Just Do It – Speech by Art Williams – Full Transcript[…]
Your fish tank is too small… 🦈
Did you know… If you put a baby shark into a fish tank, it will only grow to about 8 inches long. But a shark in the ocean will grow over 8 feet long, or more! Sharks grow to the size of their environment. And, humans are kind of the same… If you want to Read more about Your fish tank is too small… 🦈[…]
Summer is just beginning!
Happy Sunday! ☀️… and…. Happy 1st of the month!!! It’s time to celebrate! July was awesome, here are some cool things that happened last month… – My wife got her wedding rings professionally cleaned. (didn’t cost much, but still considered a splurge for us). Anyway, now they are all sparkly and new to look at Read more about Summer is just beginning![…]
Ask Me Anything – Round 1
Happy Saturday y’all! Thanks for all the questions yesterday! As promised I’m sharing them all along with the answers below… 😎🏄♂️🌴🙏😎🏄♂️🌴🙏 Can you share an update on your foster or adoption process? (From Peter) Starting off with a real personal one!… As some of you might know my wife and I are exploring the process Read more about Ask Me Anything – Round 1[…]
Understanding Life
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment… and I told them they didn’t understand life.” Read more about Understanding Life[…]
Different methods, same conclusion.
3 + 4 = 7 But, so does 5 + 2. There are different ways to reach the same conclusion in life… So keep an open mind when people think differently than you. Respect that everyone goes about life differently. Heck, even 261 – 254 = 7. Expand your mind. There truly are infinite ways Read more about Different methods, same conclusion.[…]
I’m not afraid anymore!
Before I started blogging, I was pretty nervous. I was scared people wouldn’t like me. Scared of negative comments. Scared people would unsubscribe. Scared I would accidentally share too much. Scared of embarrassing myself online. But, one day I mustered up the courage to start a blog anyway. And do you know what happened?… All Read more about I’m not afraid anymore![…]
Your friends = Your future
“Show me your friends —> and I’ll show you your future” Just a quick reminder to surround yourself with positive influences today, and every day. The people you spend the most time with shape your beliefs, and can improve or destroy your self confidence over time. Choose wisely, because you deserve the best future possible. Read more about Your friends = Your future[…]
The obstacle in the way…
You’re cruising along on the way to your awesome goal… and then along comes a sudden storm warning… What do you do? Do you complain, sulk and get angry about your *uncontrollable* situation? Or do you relax, accept the fact you’ll be delayed for a little while, and enjoy the challenge? We all face unexpected Read more about The obstacle in the way…[…]
Good stuff from you guys!
Happy weekend, happy people! Here’s some cool stuff going on in the community… ***** – From Tommy… “We are in COVID lockdown (again), and most people are sad and choosing to be negative, but I’m remaining positive and happy!” 😀 – Bowen says “Hi,Mr Joel I’m celebrating my third week of getting up early too Read more about Good stuff from you guys![…]
Just do it
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart Today: Just do it. What are you waiting for? Happy Friday! – Joel Chasing the sun last night!
A weird way to motivate yourself…
Here’s a cool (and weird!) motivation trick I learned yesterday… Download the “FaceApp” (free version) app on your phone Upload a photo of yourself Use the “age” filter to make yourself look 30 years older… Print the photo, and hang it above your work desk. Here’s what old Joel looks like… Now, use that Read more about A weird way to motivate yourself…[…]
You are the designer of your day.
Life doesn’t happen TO us, it happens FOR us! Your mood, your productivity, your effect on others, the satisfaction you feel at the end of the day… These things are not only within your control, you are the designer of them! Today will be —-> exactly what you make it to be. (So make it a Read more about You are the designer of your day.[…]
Resume vs. Eulogy
Your Resume… What you’ve done at work Numbers, stats, accomplishments Constant progression, ladder climbing # of people you manage Company brands, reputation Your Eulogy… Who you actually ARE What drove you to do stuff (your WHY) # of people you helped/effected Depth of your relationships Your ripple effect (legacy) True character traits Resume’s are important! Read more about Resume vs. Eulogy[…]
Monday mindset challenge
Here’s a quick mindset flip to try today… Whenever you get the feeling of, “I don’t really feel like doing this”… Flip it into a question… “How can I have some FUN while doing this?!” Negative thinking —> suddenly becomes positive thinking! For example… Today is Monday and I have to do some writing for Read more about Monday mindset challenge[…]
I am an idiot #8 🤷♂️
It was a Tuesday, July 18th, 2017… exactly 4 years ago. It was my wife and my 2nd wedding anniversary. That week I was really busy at work, so I convinced my wife that we should just celebrate “later”… Instead of taking her out, I worked 12 hours that day. Instead of coming home with Read more about I am an idiot #8 🤷♂️[…]
Appreciating true friendships…
I received this beautiful email yesterday from a reader, Nesrin, and wanted to share it with you all (with her permission, of course)… 👇👇👇 ***** About changing the world , I have this one friend that did change my world .. Her name is Mayssa , and she’s literally the kindest person you can ever Read more about Appreciating true friendships…[…]
Changing the world.
“We’ve made leadership about changing the world. And there is no world… There’s only 6 billion understandings of it. And if you change 1 person’s understanding of it, (what they are capable of, how much people care about them, how powerful of an agent for change they can be in this world) you’ve changed the Read more about Changing the world.[…]
Rockin a good attitude 🤘
It took me years to learn this: Whenever I have a positive mindset and I’m looking for good things, good things usually appear. If I’m negative and looking for bad things, bad things appear. I can change the outcome of my life, just by changing my attitude. Today: Rock a good attitude! Life’s too short Read more about Rockin a good attitude 🤘[…]
Blessings while on the road…
Saturday, mid-morning, my wife and I stopped at a random gas station in the middle of nowhere between LA and Vegas. I swipe my credit card to get gas, and the machine said “declined”. But, it only flashed for 1 second and then changed to “select fuel grade”. It let me continue pumping gas, even Read more about Blessings while on the road…[…]
Passion stands out!
Passion stands out. “1 person with passion —> is better than 40 people merely interested.” – E.M. Forster. Today: Be that 1 person with passion. Not only will you be more fulfilled, you’ll stand out and be an inspiration to others. Have a wicked day my friends! – Joel A cool response I received to yesterday’s Read more about Passion stands out![…]
I AM ________.
“I AM” These are two very powerful words. What you put after them in a sentence shapes your reality. Who are you? What is your “I AM” this morning? Something to think about. Have a great day!
Your longest commitment… Yourself!
Happy “self care” Sunday!! What an awesome day to be alive 🙂 An awesome day to relax and recharge your batteries… A great day to reflect and center yourself. (and spoil yourself a little bit, too). The more you take care of number 1, the better platform you have to help everyone else in the Read more about Your longest commitment… Yourself![…]
Enjoying the journey!
Happy Saturday, lovely people!! This morning my wife and I are driving to Las Vegas!! 🎲 …then to Salt Lake, then Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, up to northwest Montana, then back home to California! A friend of mine commented… “That’s like 40 hours of driving time! Won’t you get bored? Why don’t you fly, it’s quicker!?”… Read more about Enjoying the journey![…]
All the… Small things…
We spend so much time celebrating amazing things that hardly anyone can do, that we convince ourselves that those are the only things worth celebrating. We start to devalue the things that we can do every day.” – Drew Dudley Happy Friday!! Here are some every day (small things) that I’m celebrating today: I Read more about All the… Small things…[…]
Facing the storm
When a storm brews, cows can sense it and run away from it. But the storm always catches up. Cows are constantly trying to out run the storm. Then there is the buffalo. Instead of outrunning the storm, buffalos run into the storm. They instinctively know that walking into the storm head on will get Read more about Facing the storm[…]
Everyone is a leader
“My parents always told us growing up that everyone is a leader, because someone – we may never know who – is watching to see how we act. So the question was never, “will/can I be a leader?”, it was “will I be a good or a bad leader?” – From my friend, Rach. ***** Read more about Everyone is a leader[…]
Running at 125% capacity this week…
Happy Tuesday, happy people! I got back from camping last night and realized I have a bigger workload than usual this week, and have less days to do it all in. Achieving 5 days of stuff in 4 days time means working at 125% of my usual pace… That’s a tall order! I’m exhausted just Read more about Running at 125% capacity this week…[…]
Thank you. No, no… thank YOU!
A reader wrote to me the other day… “Thank you for your time. Must take you hours to think and craft messages every day. Thank you for putting the time in” This is always nice to hear. BUT, what people don’t realize is… My input is tiny in comparison to your guys’ collective input. What Read more about Thank you. No, no… thank YOU![…]
Are you helping or hurting?
There are helpers and hurters in this world… HELPERS give to others. They dance around life, happily inflating other people’s balloons and contributing to the society they want to live in. HURTERS take for themselves. They pop other people’s balloons as they mope through life, consumed solely with their own interests. Today: Are you going Read more about Are you helping or hurting?[…]
Second Chance Day
do-over (noun, informal) An opportunity to try or perform something a second time. “Life gives you unlimited do-overs – take advantage of them!” ***** Not sure who needs to hear this today. But it’s never too late to try again, or start again. Happy last day of June! Make it a great day 😀 – Joel Read more about Second Chance Day[…]
Tuesday = ChooseDay
Today being chooseday and all… I’m choosing to be happy I’m choosing to work hard I’m choosing to SMILE I’m choosing to eat/drink healthy I’m choosing to be humble And most of all, I’m choosing to be unwaveringly positive and encouraging around everyone I meet. This world needs more positivity, and life’s too short to Read more about Tuesday = ChooseDay[…]
Officiating my friend’s wedding – [Speech Script]
This past weekend I was the officiant at my friend’s wedding ceremony in Los Angeles. Rather than using a canned script, I wanted to write a custom ceremony that meant something to me, as well as the bride/groom. It might be the only time I’m ever officiating a wedding speech, so i wanted to do Read more about Officiating my friend’s wedding – [Speech Script][…]
Love is in the air… 💕
Happy Saturday, beautiful people 💕 Today, my good friends are getting married!! And they asked me to officiate the wedding ceremony. It’s a big mistake on their part… Not because I’ll say something embarrassing – but because I always cry like a baby at weddings. And while practicing my speech over the past few days, Read more about Love is in the air… 💕[…]
Friday. My second favorite F word.
Happy Friday my dudes! What’s everyone celebrating today? My wife and I just did something cool… We sold another rental property! Woohoo!! 🎉🥳🎊🍾 This is part of our long term plan to simplify our life, reduce our hands on management in stuff, and increase our freedom! Shedding work that we don’t enjoy, gives us more Read more about Friday. My second favorite F word.[…]
If you don’t believe in yourself, then who else will?
Happy Thursday y’all! Today we got a message from Eric, a wise young reader from NYC!! 👇👇👇 ***** I’ve always been a firm believer in hard work and never felt I deserved anything that I did not work for. I’ve also realized that people want change and results, but frankly the reality is not everyone Read more about If you don’t believe in yourself, then who else will?[…]
A golden day ahead!
Good morning! I’d like to introduce you to my friends… From left to right, names are: Golden Attitude Golden Smile Golden Opportunity Golden Miracle Golden Generosity Golden Confidence Now, which one of these friends would you like to take around with you today? Actually, since it’s Monday, you take take all of them with you. Read more about A golden day ahead![…]
A message from my Dad…
Mornin’ y’all! My Dad wrote this for you… 👇👇👇 Hi Everyone, They say that a person’s true wealth is what they have left over after you subtract all their money and all their material possessions. If that is so, then I am one of the “wealthiest” people in the world. I have a wonderful family, Read more about A message from my Dad…[…]
Everything happens for a reason…
About 2 years ago, I got turned down for a job opportunity. I was crushed at the time. I thought it was a perfect fit for me. I remember waking up the next day and writing this email about rejection, trying my hardest to stay positive. But inside I felt like absolute crap. Friends tried Read more about Everything happens for a reason…[…]
Friday Pun – Everybody likes a good laugh on Friday
I know it’s lame, but I don’t care! Friday is the most relaxing and fun week day — and if you can’t laugh at a good ol’ Friday pun, then you’re probably taking life too seriously. Most of you already know that Friday is my second favorite F word (my first fav F word Read more about Friday Pun – Everybody likes a good laugh on Friday[…]
Change your mindset = change your options
“I’m stuck in this job” “I’m stuck in this city” “I’m stuck in this situation” “There’s nothing I can do about xyz” “My problem has no solution. I give up” Ever thought things like this? Me too. But know this… There is, and always be, something you can do to change your situation. The first Read more about Change your mindset = change your options[…]
Happy Whens Day
Happy “Whens” Day! I’ve got 3 questions for you today… – When are you going to start that project you’ve been putting off? – When are you gonna tell that person how you feel? – When are you going to make that change you’ve been wanting in your life? Perhaps today is a good day. Read more about Happy Whens Day[…]
The Buffett Formula
Warren Buffet’s best advice… “Go to bed smarter than when you woke up.” “Read 500 pages – every week. That’s how knowledge builds up, just like compound interest.” ***** Happy Tuesday y’all! I don’t know about reading 500 pages exactly, but I love the idea that knowledge builds like compound interest. That’s why I’m trying Read more about The Buffett Formula[…]
Patience Affirmation
Repeat after me… “Today I will practice uncommon levels of patience.” Happy Monday, friends. Cheers to staying cool, calm, and collected – no matter what shit flies our direction today. 😎😎😎
Slow down Sunday
“S…l…o…w… it all down. Pause from your full calendar and long task list. Take a moment – or ten – to simply be. Remind yourself that this is life, right here and right now. To reacquaint yourself with your pulsing heart and incredible body that allows you to do all that you do. To remember Read more about Slow down Sunday[…]
Enjoy your gifts!!
Every day is a gift. TODAY is a gift. A gift to eat, snack, cook, and share meals. A gift to exercise, get outside, enjoy the weather, and listen to the nature. A gift to laugh, joke and bond with others. A gift to do… whatever it is that you want to do! Happy weekend Read more about Enjoy your gifts!![…]
National “Making Life Beautiful” Day
Happy Friday good people! Today (apparently) is “National Making Life Beautiful Day”. I say ‘apparently’ because I suspect this is a recently made up holiday. Just like National Corn on the Cob Day or German Chocolate Cake Day (These are also celebrated today actually) But hey, anything to do with making life beautiful is fine Read more about National “Making Life Beautiful” Day[…]
Garbage in = garbage out.
If you eat junk food all day every day, your physical health will decline rapidly. We all know there are consequences for what we put into our bodies. “Garbage input = Garbage output” Well, it’s the same with information you let into your brain each day. If your days are filled with mindless social media, Read more about Garbage in = garbage out.[…]
Cheers to an awesome guy!
Today is my Dad’s birthday! He’s turning 60! 🎉 I realize most of you guys don’t know my Dad. So why would you care about some stranger’s 60th birthday? Well, here are a few reasons you should join in his celebration today… All human beings are worth celebrating, whether you know them or not. Sending Read more about Cheers to an awesome guy![…]
They become your legacy…
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” – Lao Tzu ***** It all starts with positive thoughts! Make it a great day, – Joel Got up super Read more about They become your legacy…[…]
Get up and try your best
I’m not the perfect writer I’m not a perfect artist I’m not a perfect investor I’m not a perfect problem solver I’m not the perfect husband I’m not a perfect leader… But I get up every day, and try my hardest. And that’s pretty darn good. And… I’m proud of myself. For trying. ***** Today: Read more about Get up and try your best[…]
Life is all around
There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says “Morning, boys. How’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes “What Read more about Life is all around[…]