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When in doubt, zoom out. ๐
There’s a common phrase we use in the personal finance community… “Zoom out” We use this when people stress about a “crash” in the stock market or losing money in a few bad trading days… It can feel like the whole world is ending! But if they just “zoom out” a little, they realize that Read more about When in doubt, zoom out. ๐[…]
National compliment day ๐
“Wow! You look so cheery and happy this morning… I’m lucky to know such a positive person” “You’re an incredible problem solver. Thanks for teaching me new things all the time!” “I just want to say I’ve been noticing how much you care about XYZ, and your hard work really shows. Thank you for what Read more about National compliment day ๐[…]
Shedding your old leaves
It happened again yesterday. We had a massive wind storm and the palm trees outside our house got hammered. The wind blew off about 50 palm fronds, which flung all over our street and into the neighbors yards… I used to be annoyed at wind storms… They come out of nowhere, leave a huge mess, Read more about Shedding your old leaves[…]
The Subject Tonight is Love
The subject tonight is Love And for tomorrow night as well, As a matter of fact I know of no better topic For us to discuss Until we all Die! (Poem by Hafiz) Morning, guys! Sorry I’ve been a little mooshy lately – all these lovey-dovey emails and whatnot… I guess it’s just been Read more about The Subject Tonight is Love[…]
Fun Feedback from you awesome peeps!
I love getting replies from you guys. Here are some cool ones from the past couple weeksโฆ ***** In response to the GivingCard Stories email, Murph replied: “To my sweet Joel๐โฆ I canโt believe you posted that todayโฆ ๐Thatโs meโฆ๐ Your favorite kindergarten teacher Murphโฆ ๐Love you always and forever” Whoa! Small world! Nice to Read more about Fun Feedback from you awesome peeps![…]
A sneaky hidden love message
Check out this photo someone sent me yesterday… On a quiet suburban street in Denver, a driver made a 3 point turn and unknowingly left 2 perfect love hearts traced in the snow. What a beautiful accident. This got me thinking: Love, truly is, all around us. Sometimes it’s obvious and sometimes it’s hidden. But Read more about A sneaky hidden love message[…]
GivingCard Stories (& FREE covid tests!)
Happy hump day ๐! **First off, if you havenโt ordered your free Covid tests yet, you can do so now by filling out this form. (4 x test per US address, will ship out in late Jan)** In other news, do you remember those $25 Giving Cards that the Motley Fool was giving out for Read more about GivingCard Stories (& FREE covid tests!)[…]
Yesterday’s Junk
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk” โ Louise Smith Just a quick reminder… For every minute you spend worrying about stuff outside of your control, that’s 1 less minute you have to work on things that are inside your control. And for every minute you Read more about Yesterday’s Junk[…]
Parable of the Ducks — YOU have wings!!
There is a town where only ducks live. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, then the duck minister waddles forward and opens the duck Read more about Parable of the Ducks — YOU have wings!![…]
“Happiness is love. Full stop.”
Ever heard of the “Grant Study“? It’s one of the longest running studies ever done on human development… It started in the 1940’s when researchers at Harvard Medical School followed 268 college graduates, and studied them for next 75 years! They met with these people regularly through life and measured a bunch of psychological, anthropological, Read more about “Happiness is love. Full stop.”[…]
Bad news and good news…
Hello and happy Friday!!! Sorry I’ve been MIA the past couple days… got some bad news — I tested positive for covid on Wednesday so I’ve been sleeping in and resting a lot. But the good news is: my symptoms are light, my fridge is full, I work from home, my neighbors/friends/family are all supportive, Read more about Bad news and good news…[…]
Your niceness, stretching 2x as far…
Got this email yesterday from my brother… “I was recently reading this article about how during Covid people have been going ape-shit at front-line workers. Long story short, people are insanely rude in public these days. Sad. But the silver lining is, now it’s even easier to totally make someone’s day. Customer service workers report Read more about Your niceness, stretching 2x as far…[…]
Good morning, sunshines! โ๏ธ
Happy MONDAY… It’s time to: M ake your coffee โ O rganize positive thoughts โ N arrate your task list โ D ominate everything on it! โ A nd donโt forget to call ๐ Y our mother and tell her you love her โ Have a great week, yโall! Make it the best possible. – Read more about Good morning, sunshines! โ๏ธ[…]
The boy who put the world back together ๐
A little boy was bothering his mother after school one day… “Mommy, mommy, can you read me a story?” But the Mom was tired and didn’t have time… She needed a way to distract the persistent little boy. So the Mom grabbed a magazine sitting on the table and tore off the front cover. There Read more about The boy who put the world back together ๐[…]
Be like a bee ๐
“Bees donโt waste their time explaining to flies that honey is better than poop.” This weekend: Be like a bee. You have no time to waste and too much honey to enjoy. Happy Saturday! – Joel Cooper certainly knows how to relax!
Let it be known…
Good morning everybody! I have an announcement to make… “It is very possible, that I will achieve greatness in my lifetime” How do I know that I will possibly achieve greatness? Firstly, because this fortune cookie told me so ๐๐๐ And secondly… Because I wake up every day, look in the mirror and tell myself Read more about Let it be known…[…]
You’ll be ready –> when you are ready
There’s a lot of pressure these days to do things NOW, achieve things ASAP, to 10X your goals, retire “early”, refashion yourself overnight, etc. Well today’s message is the opposite. Sometimes you’re ready, whenever you are ready. It’s OK to grow at your own pace. And grow you will. When you are ready. It’s only Read more about You’ll be ready –> when you are ready[…]
Doing your best — varies day to day
Came across this awesome graphic yesterday… courtesy of @lizandmollie It got me thinking about how progress comes and goes in waves. Sometimes progress is fast. Sometimes it’s slow. Sometimes it’s backwards ๐ But, there are always more good days than bad ones, more forward days than backwards days, and more satisfaction than regrets. Progress is Read more about Doing your best — varies day to day[…]
The Marathon Runner ๐
A young runner was very excited. After months of intense training, he was running in his very first marathon. After the starterโs gun went off, he started with great enthusiasm, taking great strides and building a strong rhythm. However, after a few miles, he began to tire and he felt like stopping. โDonโt stop! If Read more about The Marathon Runner ๐[…]
Your higher value…
A bottle of water at Costco is $0.25. The same bottle in the supermarket is worth about $0.50. Same bottle in a bar costs $2. In a good restaurant or hotel it can be worth up to $3. At an airport or on the plane, you may be charged $5. The bottle and the brand Read more about Your higher value…[…]
Finding quietude ๐คซ
quiยทeยทtude (noun) a state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place. “it highlights her quietude and wise passivity” ***** Happy Sunday my friends! Today: Find your quietude. Silence isn’t empty. It’s actually full of answers. Have a good one, Joel New Years Day sunrise on the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA. Read more about Finding quietude ๐คซ[…]
This year, light 1000 candles ๐ฏ
Did you know that… One single candle ๐ฅย can light 1000 other candles, without shortening its own life? Well, itโs the same with sharing happiness… One single happy person ๐ย can light up the lives of 1000 other people, without decreasing their own happiness supply. So this is my challenge for you in 2022: Share Read more about This year, light 1000 candles ๐ฏ[…]
Life level #37! ๐
Today is my birthday! I have officially reached life level #37! But, my age number doesn’t really mean much… Because I still play hide and seek with the neighborhood kids like I am 5 years old, I go to bed early like a 70 year old, I drink like I’m in my 20’s still, explore Read more about Life level #37! ๐[…]
My fav new question…
“How can I make your life easier?” This is a really powerful question. Before your spouse leaves for work in the morning, ask them… โIs there anything I can do this morning to make your day easier?โ At work while meeting with your bossโฆ โwhat can I take off your plate to make your life Read more about My fav new question…[…]
Top 10 morning emails from this year…
It’s been an awesome year. Thank you everyone for reading, sharing, and replying to these morning emails. I love you all. In the spirit of reflection, I pulled a report to show the most popular emails (based on total view/share count) from the past 12 months. Out of the 350+ morning emails sent, here are Read more about Top 10 morning emails from this year…[…]
Another “outrageously generous” story…
Mornin’ mornin’!! Remember my “outrageously generous” friend, Steve? Well he just sent me another cool story I wanted to share with you guys… “After our family church zoom call I got to thinking about how Mary and Joseph probably felt not being able to find shelter. So I called up a few extended stay motels Read more about Another “outrageously generous” story…[…]
Kiss the world
โOne regret, dear world, That I am determined not to have When I am lying on my deathbed Is that I did not kiss you enough.โ – Hafiz ***** Just a quick reminder to kiss, hug, and love everybody and everything today ๐ Hope you’re all enjoying the holidays! Soak up every moment. Love, Joel Read more about Kiss the world[…]
The gentle art of persuasion…
Five Universal Truths of Human Interaction: All people want to be treated with dignity and respect. All people want to be asked rather than told. All people have a desire to know why they are being asked. All people want to be given options, rather than threats. All people want a second chance when they Read more about The gentle art of persuasion…[…]
The Bright Sides
I am tired and exhausted. (but maybe that’s a good thing… it means I’m working hard, playing hard and living life to the fullest ๐ช) I feel anxious about traveling tomorrow. (I guess that’s a good thing too… It means I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and seeing to new places โ๏ธ) I have Read more about The Bright Sides[…]
A quote to live your life by…
If it makes you happy –> it doesn’t have to make sense to anybody else. Reminder for today: It doesn’t matter what others think. You get to create your own happiness, however you want to. Wishing you a happy, personalized, unapologetic and empowering Tuesday. Love, Joel Sunset at the beach this past weekend! As usual, Read more about A quote to live your life by…[…]
How heavy is a glass of water? ๐ฅ
One day, a professor holds up a glass of water in front of the class. He asks everyone, “how heavy is this glass of water?” A few students throw out guesses “8oz, 12oz, etc”… The professor continues… “The absolute weight of the glass doesn’t matter, it depends on how long I hold onto it. If Read more about How heavy is a glass of water? ๐ฅ[…]
Time to unplugโฆ ๐
I love this quote… Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU.โ โ Anne Lamott Iโm not sure who Anne Lamott is, but Iโm following her advice regardless ๐ To do this weekend: Unplug. Disconnect. REST. Go offline… Everything will work again when you reboot next week. Read more about Time to unplugโฆ ๐[…]
Book Recommendations: For You, From You!
Happy Friday yโall! I received about a billion book recommendations yesterday! And after a lot of cutting and pasting and linking, here they all are in one big list! (Itโs more like ~50, not a billion ๐) These links are all Amazon links, but if you are interested in reading any books I definitely recommend Read more about Book Recommendations: For You, From You![…]
Read anything cool this year?
I came across this cool quote recently… “You’ll be the exact same person in 5 years, except for the books you read and the people you meet” Got me thinking about my dwindling book list — I need some recommendations for next year! What are you reading rn? Do you recommend it? Would you mind Read more about Read anything cool this year?[…]
Can you be positive ALL the time?
Someone asked recently, “how can I stay positive and happy in every single situation?” Honestly, I think the answer is: you can’t. Everybody has bad days… The trick is not to dwell on them. Everybody has negative thoughts… The trick is not to speak them or act on them. Everybody gets angry and frustrated… The Read more about Can you be positive ALL the time?[…]
Your focus ๐ determines your reality
The secret to being happy?โฆ โ-> Focus on what you love about your life. The secret to being miserable?โฆ โ-> Focus on what you hate about your life. Today: Focus on the good stuff! (Then, go and create more of it ๐) Make it a good one, Love, Joel Sent from Reykjavik, Iceland ๐ฎ๐ธ. Thanks Read more about Your focus ๐ determines your reality[…]
The Hope Experiment ๐
Here’s a scary but cool story I found recently called The Hope Experiment… ๐๐๐ ***** During an extremely inhumane study at Harvard in the 1950s, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long they could tread water. ๐ On average the rats would give up and sink after ~15 Read more about The Hope Experiment ๐[…]
Life is life, fight for it.
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is Read more about Life is life, fight for it.[…]
Fun replies from the community…
Happy Friday, y’all! I love you guys. You are the best. Today I want to share a couple fun email responses I received recently from people here. Getting replies and having random chats with you guys is the best part of my day ๐ ***** This one came from Terri: “My mom wants to know Read more about Fun replies from the community…[…]
Why are you smiling so much?
I was at the bank yesterday, and a teller lady looked over at me and asked, “What are you smiling about? Why are you so happy today?” Honestly there was nothing really special about yesterday. I was just smiling because I like smiling! I told her I was cheesin’ for no reason! About 10% of Read more about Why are you smiling so much?[…]
Some NYSE info and trip photos!
This past Friday I helped ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Sorry I haven’t responded to those who emailed with questions… Here is a quick overview and some other trip photos. (I’m writing a more lengthy post for my other work blog which will drop this coming Friday! I’ll share the Read more about Some NYSE info and trip photos![…]
Are you “normal”?
If you want to be normal —> do normal things. If you want to be exceptional —> do exceptional things. So, what’s it gonna be today? Are you going to follow the crowd, or break out and be different? (Hint: choose the latter — it’s way more fun! ๐) Make it a good one, – Read more about Are you “normal”?[…]
Your Monday. Your Attitude.
M ake sure that today you O wn your attitude. N o matter what happens, D ecide to be happy… A nd focus on the good. Y ou are in control. ๐ช Happy MONDAY. Make it a good one, – Joel Brownies at the airport lounge. How creative! (and delicious ๐)
๐ A gift to yourself ๐
Living in the moment is a gift. (Thatโs why they call it the โpresentโ) Today: Gift yourself a great day. Focus on the people around you, the stuff you have in front of you, and the activity you are currently doing. You never get the same moment twice, so enjoy every second! Happy Sunday ๐ Read more about ๐ A gift to yourself ๐[…]
Miracle on 34th Streetโฆ
Duuuuuudes!!!!! Happy Friday! Today is a big dayโฆ Iโm in New York City right now. Took a last minute flight here yesterday, because today at 4pm EST Iโm gonna be ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange!!! ๐คฏ Some of you might not know what this means or really care much about Read more about Miracle on 34th Streetโฆ[…]
A frugal and effective happiness trickโฆ
Morninโ happy people! Today Iโm sharing a snippet from a post over at The Frugal Girl. (h/t to J.Money for sharing with me!) ๐๐๐ “Another tip thatโs both frugal and effective in boosting happiness: a decade ago I started a project where I took two empty jars, and put โgood momentsโ in one jar, and Read more about A frugal and effective happiness trickโฆ[…]
It’s time to shell-ebrate ๐ข
Woohoo! Itโs the best day of the month โ> the 1st! And itโs the best month of the year โ> December! Time to celebrate! My wife and I started this tradition ~6 years ago… To celebrate the 1st of each month. It began as a way to toast to our money wins, but has now Read more about It’s time to shell-ebrate ๐ข[…]
Today = a worldwide celebration of generosity ๐
Happy #GivingTuesday!! Now that Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Turkey Thursday and Sexytime Sunday are all over ๐… it’s time to get back to what the holiday season is *truly* all about!… GIVING and HELPING others! “#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing Read more about Today = a worldwide celebration of generosity ๐[…]
Proud to be an “imposter”.
Imposter syndrome… It happens everywhere, at every level of life. Trying something new?โฆ Imposter syndrome. Leveling up or getting a promotion?โฆ Imposter syndrome. Networking, making new friends, visiting new placeโs?โฆ Imposter syndrome. Everyone feels it. So…. Instead of feeling weird, running from it, or letting it hold me back, from this day forward, Iโm going Read more about Proud to be an “imposter”.[…]
See a nicely decorated house? Give them $5.
When I was a kid, there was a house in my neighborhood that always had HUGE Christmas decorations each year on their front lawn. I mean, MASSIVE decorations. It must have taken them hours to set up and take down each year, not to mention the electricity it cost them to run. Later in life Read more about See a nicely decorated house? Give them $5.[…]
Don’t be stingy ๐ค
I believe that every person has an infinite supply of love and happiness inside of them. It’s like an energy source that never runs out. (Kind of like Iron Man’s arc reactor in his chest, except ours is invisible and supplies good feelings!) Anyway, because it’s a limitless resource, you never have to worry about Read more about Don’t be stingy ๐ค[…]
Happiness is a direction, not a place.
Most people wander around life, trying to find “happiness”. They think it’s a thing, a place, a person, a promotion… they travel far and wide to find it. But the truth is, happiness is already inside them. It’s a direction, not a place. To unlock happiness you just gotta be present, and pay attention to Read more about Happiness is a direction, not a place.[…]
Happy Spanksgiving! ๐
Woohoo! Happy Thanksgiving everybody! This is my 13th year celebrating Thanksgiving in the USA. Growing up in Australia, we didn’t have Thanksgiving and there’s actually no holiday like it down there. When I moved to the US, it quickly became my favorite holiday! Everyone sitting around, family and friends, sharing delicious food, giving thanks for Read more about Happy Spanksgiving! ๐[…]
Proof that more money doesn’t equal more daily happiness
I got some kind of big news last week… We had one of our rental properties appraised, and it’s risen in value by a whopping $46,000 since this time last year! Holy moly!!! I’m $46k richer!! Now, let me explain all the ways this will affect my daily life and happiness… Do you know how Read more about Proof that more money doesn’t equal more daily happiness[…]
What if…?
What if Iฬถ ฬถfฬถaฬถiฬถlฬถ I succeed? What if Iฬถ ฬถlฬถoฬถsฬถeฬถ I win? What if Iฬถ ฬถsฬถuฬถcฬถkฬถ I crush it? What if people dฬถoฬถnฬถ’ฬถtฬถ ฬถlฬถiฬถkฬถeฬถ love me? What if I’m tฬถoฬถoฬถ ฬถlฬถaฬถtฬถeฬถ perfectly on time? Today: Make sure your “what ifs” have the right ending. CONFIDENCE! ๐ช๐ You got this! – Joel Absolute killer sunset last Read more about What if…?[…]
Set a date –> Make a change
This is one of my favorite stories… A buddy of mine, Kevin, was a successful lawyer years ago. Although his career was going well, he was miserable and stressed at his job. So, one day he set a calendar appointment exactly 1 year into the future labelled “Quit my job”. Throughout that year he experimented, Read more about Set a date –> Make a change[…]
Workin’ on the wellness
“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” Happy Sunday friends! Today, I’m working on my wellness! Mental, physical, social and financial. Here’s a few things I got planned… 1 mile run + 20 push ups โ Turning phone off for 2-3 hours โ Spend Read more about Workin’ on the wellness[…]
We are soooo blessed in life.
Yesterday, a homeless man who lives in the alley behind my house asked me… “Excuse me, do you have an old blanket I might be able to have?” I told him I absolutely do! And I went inside my house to find one. I looked in our closets and garage, and noticed I actually have Read more about We are soooo blessed in life.[…]
Happiness is pretty simple
Happy Friday, beautiful souls! Just a quick reminder for todayโฆ Happiness is not about having everything you want in life. Itโs about wanting everything you already have. ๐ก ๐ ๐ ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ โค๏ธ โ๏ธ = ๐ Wishing you a great day out there, appreciating your awesome stuff in life. Cheers! – Joel **Update: A reader sent Read more about Happiness is pretty simple[…]
Grab a “GivingCard”
Hey dudes! Got some fun news… My awesome employer is giving away a bunch ofย $25 gift cards so that you can use them to do good in your community! Just fill in the form here and tell them your fun ideas and how you’re going to use the money to improve the lives of others. Read more about Grab a “GivingCard”[…]
Honor thy Errors
One day, an engineer was designing a power meter for navy battleships… But he kept dropping springs on the ground, and he noticed the springs would bounce, bounce, bounce all over the floor… And that’s how Richard James accidentally invented the slinky! ***** One day, two brothers accidentally left a pot of boiled grain on Read more about Honor thy Errors[…]
Tough times, but itโs gonna be OK.
Hey all! Happy Tuesday! Sorry for going dark the last couple days, and thanks to those who reached out checking in. We had an emergency in my family, but thankfully everything is OK… Long story short, my Mum wasn’t feeling great on Sunday morning and went to the hospital. They found a brain aneurysm that Read more about Tough times, but itโs gonna be OK.[…]
Ask Me Anything – Round 3 (Blogging and Writing Stuff)
Good morning! Here are the questions I got about writing and blogging, along with answers. For anyone out there that still has questions or wants to dig a lil deeper into something, Iโm always open to chat and help wherever I can. Hit me up! ****** From Drew M: ย ย Iโd love to know if you Read more about Ask Me Anything – Round 3 (Blogging and Writing Stuff)[…]
Dr. Seuss weekend advice
Dr. Seuss was a smart dude. So I’m following his advice this weekend… โRead. Travel. Read. Ask. Read. Learn. Read. Connect. Read.โ – Dr. Seuss (Only thing he left out was ๐ท) Happy weekend y’all! Thank you for reading and always being supportive ๐ – Joel Just a little pic in the middle of nowhere Read more about Dr. Seuss weekend advice[…]
Friday celebration routine ๐ฅณ
Happy Friday lovely people! What a great day to celebrate some of the fun things going on in our lives. What’s new with you? Here’s a few cool things going on in my world I’m celebrating… – this week we received an offer on one of our rental properties. And although it was the lowest Read more about Friday celebration routine ๐ฅณ[…]
Great Expectations
A friend sent me this recently… “I was reflecting on conditions where I do excellent work and times when I canโt seem to get there. I find that when I am expected to do great work, whether the client believes in me or my employer is enthusiastic about how I might help with an assignment Read more about Great Expectations[…]
I wrote 1/30th of a book!
I usually don’t use this email list for self-promotion… but today I’m making an exception! I’m just really excited because I contributed to a fun new money book that is being released later this month… Wooohoo ๐ฅณ It’s called: Money Mastermind About 30 money experts came together to write a book (I contributed 1 chapter Read more about I wrote 1/30th of a book![…]
A different perspective ๐ฒ
Last week I got my wife’s bike serviced… and while I was there, the shop attendants weren’t very nice to me… I know nothing about bikes, so they joked/laughed in Spanish under their breath, overcharged me (is $110 too much to pay for a bike service? ๐คทโโ๏ธ), and on top of all that they didn’t Read more about A different perspective ๐ฒ[…]
Mondays can be tough, BUT…
Mondays can be tough. Butโฆ. – you get to set your pace ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ – you choose the music ๐ต – you control your agenda ๐ – you own your attitude ๐ง – youโre the boss of your work ๐จโ๐ป – all your problems are figeroutable โ – your friends and family have your back ๐ช Read more about Mondays can be tough, BUT…[…]
The ultimate problem solver…
Gratitude is the ultimate problem solver. With gratitude on your side, there’s nothing you can’t overcome. So….. What are your grateful for on this glorious, beautiful, magical Sunday? Make it a good one, – Joel I’m grateful I got a new surfboard for $50! Needs a little repair, but shes a beauty! ๐
Reminder: 100 days until Valentines Day 2022
Happy Friday, beautiful souls! This is your annual reminder that starting tomorrow (Saturday Nov 6th) it’ll be exactly 100 days until Valentine’s Day 2022! So if you want to try making the most romantic (and FREE) Valentine’s Day gift of 100 love letters, tomorrow is the day to start. About ~15 people did it last Read more about Reminder: 100 days until Valentines Day 2022[…]
Be a better friend โ to yourself!
Would you ever say to your friend…? – you’re not very pretty – don’t try that new thing, you will probably fail – you’re not smart enough because you didn’t do enough school – don’t apply for that job… there are too many other candidates and you probably won’t get it. Would you ever say Read more about Be a better friend โ to yourself![…]
My secret to bloggingโฆ
When I first started blogging, I heard this statisticโฆ 95% of bloggers give up in less than 1 year. This really excited me! I thought to myself, “You mean if I want to be in the top 5% of bloggers, all I have to do is exist after 1 year!?” So I made that my Read more about My secret to bloggingโฆ[…]
Acrostic Poem: Tuesday
T oday is a giftโฆ and itโs U p to you to make the most of E very second. So, S hine your brightest, D o your absolute best A nd make today a day Y ouโll be really proud of. Happy TUESDAY, – Joel My Dadโs band – The Rock Doctors!
It’s gonna be a great week!
Happy Monday! And happy 1st of the month!! A few reminders for today… 1) Mondays are the easiest days to stand out from the crowd. A smile, positive attitude, and a couple jokes up your sleeve… People need cheering up and today is a great opportunity to be a leader. 2) Do small things, in Read more about It’s gonna be a great week![…]
A thin veil between this world –> and the next.
Happy Sunday! And happy Halloween! ๐ Today begins Dรญa de los Muertos, a beautiful celebration of life and death. When you’re out tonight trick-or-treating and going to parties, take a quick moment to remember your lost loved ones. One day someone will be remembering you the way you are remembering them. โThere is no Read more about A thin veil between this world –> and the next.[…]
Ps. I love you
“Hey Joel. I’m a middle school teacher in a rough neighborhood and I have been dealing with a lot of burnout issues. I want to quit bad. But a student came in yesterday morning and wrote me this note I want to share with you and, if you’d like, your readers.” Above story + photo Read more about Ps. I love you[…]
Let’s take more advantage, ey?
When I was a little boy, I had lots of creativity and free time… –> Man, I wish I took more advantage of the freedoms I had back then! When I was a teenager, I still had lots of creativity and free time… –> Man, I wish I took more advantage of the freedoms I Read more about Let’s take more advantage, ey?[…]
Ramming speed!
Today, I’m activating “Ramming Speed!” I’ll be attacking my to-do list head on, bashing through obstacles and challenges. Problem at work? Ramming speed! Angry client? Ramming speed! Bad traffic on the freeway? Ramming speed! (on second thoughts, maybe no ramming while driving is better) Wishing you all a STRONG day ahead. You are an unstoppable Read more about Ramming speed![…]
Let’s make a deal…
I am such a WIMP. Last week I had a dentist appointment, but chickened out at the last minute and purposefully didn’t show up. (I need to get a filling replaced, but keep avoiding it due to the reason of: I am scared of needles.) Well, the dentist just sent me a $50 no-show fine. Read more about Let’s make a deal…[…]
Tuesday Chooseday
What a lovely morning! Happy choo-choo chooseday! Today I’m choosing: โ Focus on pain โ Focus on gain! โ Complain about problems โ Celebrate my opportunities! โ Let the day happen โ MAKE my day happen! โ Listen to classical music โ It’s ROCK and ROLL time, baby! Wish you all a great day of Read more about Tuesday Chooseday[…]
Happy Friday eve eve eve eve! (Monday)
Happy Monday y’all! Here are some things to be happy about today… – Did you know on Mars, a Monday lasts for 24 hours and 37 minutes? (Aren’t you glad you live on Earth and our Monday is only 24 hours long..? ๐) – Statistically, Mondays are the most likely day that the U.S. Stock Read more about Happy Friday eve eve eve eve! (Monday)[…]
How do you cheer yourself up?
A few weeks back I asked you guys “How do you cheer yourself up, snap out of a bad mood, and switch from negative to positive thinking?”… 7 brave soles responded, and here are the replies below! (and right at the very bottom, I’m adding a link to my personal massive list I’ve been building Read more about How do you cheer yourself up?[…]
Just 2 minutes of prosocial activity
What is prosocial activity? It means doing stuff that benefits others. Why do 2 minutes of it today? Because 2 minutes each day means after a full year you will have completed 12 hours of prosocial activity! (And doing tiny things every day creates a habit of helping others.) Try one of these today: smile Read more about Just 2 minutes of prosocial activity[…]
Friday Celebrations ๐๐ฅณ๐พ๐
3 things Iโm celebrating this week: First off, my wife finished her first grad school class and got a score of… 100%!!! Yep, she’s awesome like that. ๐ One of our real estate partnerships paid a huge dividend this month! Thank you bonkers real estate market! ๐ค Lastly, I found a new jacket. It was Read more about Friday Celebrations ๐๐ฅณ๐พ๐[…]
Please excuse the bad language ๐คญ
unfuckwithable unยทfuckยทwithยทaยทble (adjective) When you are truly at peace and in touch with yourself, and nothing anyone says or does bothers you, and no negativity or drama can touch you. “Today, I’m feeling great and nobody will deter me from accomplishing my goals. I’m unfuckwithable.” ***** Sorry for the bad language!… But what a powerful Read more about Please excuse the bad language ๐คญ[…]
Coffee and Confidence
– Coffee โ – Confidence โ Thatโs all you need to start attacking the day. Coffee in one hand, and confidence in the other (or inside you somewhere). Cheers to a kick ass day ahead! Joel ๐ช I brew my own coffee each morning, but most people don’t realize I brew my own confidence also.
๐ yourself today
Have a guess… Which one of the these habits tend to annoy people the most? when people talk too much when people show off when people are fake when people are too quiet I’m reading a really cool book called Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. It is PACKED with awesome little tips on Read more about ๐ yourself today[…]
Monday here we come!
Most people:ย “waaaah ๐ฉ… poor me, the weekend is over and now I have to go back to work ๐ฉ Mondays are horrible and they shouldn’t exist” You:ย “I had so much fun this past weekend! ๐ But there’s even MORE fun to be had this upcoming week. Because the future is better than the Read more about Monday here we come![…]
The Autonomy Paradox
Humans love new inventions and technology. The fact that I can check my email in the palm of my hand anywhere and anytime I want is truly fascinating. 20 years ago this capability didnโt exist! But just because I am able, does that mean that I should check my email everywhere I go and every Read more about The Autonomy Paradox[…]
Be someone’s rainbow this weekend ๐ฉ๐
Good morning and happy Saturday!! How ya’ll feeling out there? I read a really cool quote the other day — “be the rainbow in someone else’s cloud” Got me thinking… We all have the awesome ability to make a difference in someone else’s life. Most rainbows pop up unexpectedly, and instantly cheer people up. And Read more about Be someone’s rainbow this weekend ๐ฉ๐[…]
Full Mind? OR Mindful?
Soooo…. Whatโs it gonna be today? Are gonna run around all scatterbrained? Or actually focus on what youโre doing and enjoy the present? Happy mindfulย Friday! – Joel
Vulnerability is attractive.
A psychologist called Richard Wiseman set up an experiment one day. He had two different actresses try to sell blenders in a mall… The first actress had the perfect sales pitch, flawlessly blending a smoothie in front of potential customers. The second actress had the exact same sales pitch, but accidentally left the blender lid Read more about Vulnerability is attractive.[…]
Emergency Hall and Oates Hotline
I just learned there is a hotline called “Callin’ Oates”… You call this number [719-266-2837] when you’re having a bad day, and it plays nothing but Hall and Oates songs! So next time you need an emergency cheer up, call the hotline to hear some sweet tunes! Now you have no excuse for having a Read more about Emergency Hall and Oates Hotline[…]
Get steppin’…
“You only need to know the direction, not the destination. The direction is enough to make the next choice.” @JamesClear I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. But it doesn’t worry me anymore. All I need to do is keep taking tiny baby steps in the right direction Read more about Get steppin’…[…]
Been rejected? Think about it this way…
Last week I got turned down for an opportunity. ๐ญ It sucks being rejected. I put in time and effort to show my true and best self… and then it still wasn’t good enough. Makes me feel really shit. But… was it really the right opportunity for me? Was I supposed to take this turn Read more about Been rejected? Think about it this way…[…]
Sunday Contentment
conยทtent (noun) in a state of peaceful happiness. โshe practiced gratitude and was content with lifeโ ***** Happy Sunday my friends! Today, we strive for contentment. And the two quickest ways to feel content are to a) count your blessings (big, small, and anything in between) and b) do good deeds for others (even if Read more about Sunday Contentment[…]
Fill up that cup โก๏ธ๐
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s simple mechanics… If you’re giving out more energy than you are bringing in, you’ll be fully depleted. This weekend: get enough sleep โ limit cell phone time โ listen to music โ spend time outside โ breathe deeply โ appreciate & count your blessings โ be romantic Read more about Fill up that cup โก๏ธ๐[…]
Stop complaining… People don’t like broken records.
If I told everyone a joke, many of you would laugh… But if I told the exact same joke the next day, only a couple people would laugh… And if I told the same joke a third day in a row, nobody would laugh. You’d all be thinking, “hey dude, go get some new material! Read more about Stop complaining… People don’t like broken records.[…]
Laughing at Albert Einstein…
One day Albert Einstein wrote on the blackboard: 9 x 1 = 09 9 x 2 = 18 9 x 3 = 27 9 x 4 = 36 9 x 5 = 45 9 x 6 = 54 9 x 7 = 63 9 x 8 = 72 9 x 9 = 81 9 x Read more about Laughing at Albert Einstein…[…]