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[…]
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![…]
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… 🦈[…]
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![…]
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[…]
“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[…]
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.[…]
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![…]
“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[…]
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…[…]
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![…]
“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!
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…[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 🤷♂️[…]
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…[…]
“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.[…]
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 🤘[…]
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. “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” 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!
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![…]
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![…]
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…[…]
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[…]
“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[…]
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…[…]
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![…]
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?[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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][…]
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… 💕[…]
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.[…]
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?[…]
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![…]
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…[…]
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…[…]
I know it’s lame, but I don’t care! Have an awesome and happy Friday! – Joel
“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! 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[…]
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[…]
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. 😎😎😎
“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[…]
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!![…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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![…]
“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…[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Today I’m going to see some doctors. But don’t worry, they are the best doctors in the world… Dr. Relax Dr. Breakfast Dr. Surf Dr. Sunshine Dr. Fresh Air Dr. Laughing with Friends These doctors usually fix my problems asap so I can live a great weekend! I recommend them to everyone. Are you gonna Read more about Seeing some doctors today…[…]
We ALL must suffer from one of two pains… The pain of discipline OR The pain of regret The difference between them is this… The pain of discipline weighs ounces. The pain of regret weighs tons. – Jim Rohn So, what’s it gonna be today? Can you add a bit of discipline to your day? Read more about Discipline or regret? It’s your choice.[…]
Did you know… Cows “moo” with an accent? It’s true. Cows on the east coast “moo” in a different tone than cows on the west coast, or in the south. Actually, each small herd has different accent. Scientists say cows have “identifiable dialectal variations which are most effected by the immediate peer group“ Hmmmmm… 🤔 Read more about Which cows are you hanging with? 🐮[…]
Check out this beautiful puzzle I finished over the weekend! Pretty cool, right?… BUT, what you can’t quite see in the photo is that there are actually two pieces missing… Don’t you hate it when that happens!? I’ve been chipping away at this puzzle for 2 full weeks, and when I finally got to the Read more about Focus on your 998[…]
Happy 1st of the month! Today we’re celebrating #OneGoodThing in various areas of our life!… #OneGoodThing in Work: Today is my 1 year anniversary at my writing job. Woohoo! Also, my wife’s contract is being renewed for the next school year after the summer. We are grateful to have employment we enjoy 🙂 #OneGoodThing In Read more about One Good Thing[…]
Good morning! 10 years ago I was in Hawaii for Memorial Day. Every year about 50,000 people gather at the beach and release floating lanterns to commemorate those who lost their lives in service. It’s a beautiful sight! And a beautiful way to show respect. I don’t have a physical lantern this year, but I Read more about Happy Memorial Day![…]
Look around you. What do you see? Roof over head ✔️ Food in fridge ✔️ Friends ✔️ Love ✔️ Health ✔️ Luxuries ✔️ Freedom ✔️ Opportunities ✔️ “The secret to having it all in life… …is realizing that you already do.” Happy Sunday! – Joel *Photo by Eleanor
Good morning, friends! Welcome to the BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE! How do I know it will be the best day of your life?… Well, actually I don’t know. But, since you can’t tell me it won’t be the best, there’s a possibility it could be, right? I’m shooting for that possibility. Plus, yesterday is Read more about Get up, get going! 😎[…]
Happy Friday, my dudes! Here is your happiness checklist for today. Read them, do them, check them off, share them around, and notice your happiness increase! (as well as the happiness of those around you) 🙂 HAPPINESS CHECKLIST: ✅ I’ve reminded myself that I’m incredibly blessed in life! ✅ Today I used my superpower of Read more about Happiness Checklist, v2![…]
Yesterday I went to a suit store to get measured for an upcoming wedding. When I arrived at the store, it was really busy. There were 100 people waiting in line, asking for help, wanting to try suits on, etc. But there were only 2 employees working that day. These poor employees were swamped… And Read more about It pays to be nice…[…]
“I do not recall a time when negativity fixed anything” Just a quick reminder: Approach everything with a positive attitude today. Good times, bad times, boring times, creative times, productive times, stressful times, at home, at work, with family and friends… Whatever you get up to today, always be positive. It’s better for you, Read more about Negativity helps no one.[…]
Couple reminders for you today… 1) You don’t need to please everyone this week. Prioritize your work first, then help others. 2) You are good at what you do. People look up to you, even if they don’t say it often. 3) Please & Thank You are magic words. Use them more and watch how Read more about Hello Monday![…]
“Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan”. – Albert Schweitzer Happy Sunday y’all! Today is the end of a great week, and the beginning of a new great week. That’s double the greatness to celebrate today 🥳 Make it a good one! – Read more about Sunday Double Funday[…]
Did you know, in camera terms… the human eye is 576 megapixels! That’s a damn powerful camera you’ve got in your face! Well, 2 cameras actually, if we are talking about each eye ball. Anyway, while technology is awesome and it’s fun to check out people’s photos on insta and fb, be sure you also Read more about Your *real* camera 👀[…]
Is your cup half empty, or half full? Actually, I’m just thankful to have a cup. The tiniest things in life… are the best things. Learning to be grateful for these basic things is the foundation of a happy life. Today: Be thankful for your cup. (then go fill it with 🍺) Happy Thursday! Wishing Read more about Be thankful for your cup[…]
Feel like you’re not moving very fast right now? Well… – You’re on a planet orbiting a star at 30km/s – That star is orbiting the center of the galaxy at 230km/s – That galaxy is moving through the universe at 600km/s So, since you started reading this email, you have traveled about 3000km! You’re Read more about You’re progressing just fine…[…]
Hey guys! Got some sad news to share this morning… Cooper isn’t doing too well right now. Last week he injured himself – not sure how – and he pretty much lost all coordination in his back legs. 🙁 It’s been a tough couple days, but we made some progress yesterday at the vet after Read more about Focusing on the positives![…]
We can’t fix it all. Sure, some of it. But not all — the world is so big and we’re not magic, So let’s close the windows and sip black coffee and pretend (just for a few minutes) that the world is warm and quiet and bright and makes total logical sense. – Kenzie ***** Read more about Monday poem, by Kenzie[…]
This morning… Before logging into your social media accounts, log into your positive mindset. Are you ready to have a good day? 🤔 Before updating your online status, update your Sunday funday agenda! What 2-3 things are you doing to make today awesome!? 🏄♂️ 🚴🏻♂️ ⚽️ Before clicking ‘like’ on all your friends photos, recall Read more about First things first…[…]
Good morning everyone and happy weekend! We talk a lot about self improvement and constantly bettering yourself, etc. But I hope you also know that you are loved just the way you are. No changes, no upgrades, no additions… you are already enough. And people love the raw you. Striving for better is great, but Read more about Just the way you are[…]
A little while ago I stumbled across a job listing. While I’m very happy where I work currently, this new company sounded so cool! I got really exited and wanted to apply – just to see what happens. I wrote “apply for that job” in the bottom right corner of my to do list. Then Read more about I am an idiot #7 🧑🏻💻[…]
Losing momentum? Feel like giving up? Time to get back on track: Set a small goal, (one that requires little to no effort to achieve) Smash that goal. Set another small goal, about 10% harder than the last. Smash that goal too. Build on these goals, slowly. 1 per day is enough. Get to 10 Read more about Getting back on track…[…]
“The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.” – Albert Bartlett It’s totally OK if you are following path B! It might seem slow at first… but it leads to areas that people on path A can’t even fathom. Today: think exponentially. Compound interest, compound actions, compound achievements. Read more about Exponential thinking… 🏆[…]
One day, a farmer found an eagle’s egg. He took the egg home and put it in his chicken coop. After a while, the eagle egg hatched, along with several baby chickens too. Growing up, the eagle thought he was a chicken – just like the family around him. He walked the ground like a Read more about You are an eagle…[…]
“This week, should I focus on making other people happy? Or should I just work on my own happiness instead?” Well, this is kind of like saying “should I put on my socks or my shoes today?”.… One goes inside the other. You do both. Making other people happy WILL make yourself happy simultaneously. They Read more about This week, do both.[…]
Sometimes I feel like a horrible son. My Mum sacrificed everything to raise me, taught me everything she knows… and I repaid her by moving across the globe and only coming home every few years. I am the worst! But then I remember the 1 thing my Mum is best at: Unconditional love. She understands Read more about Unconditional Love[…]
As awesome as it is to see new places, meet new people, and try new foods… My biggest takeaway from traveling is appreciation for everything I have back home. Today I’m flying back to the people I love, the home I built, and the lifestyle I enjoy. “There is no place like home.” 👠👠 Today: Read more about The biggest thing I learn traveling…[…]
If you try and fail, CONGRATULATIONS! Most people won’t even try. TODAY: Try everything. You’ll win if it works out, and win if it doesn’t. There is no downside in trying. 🙂 Have a good one, – Joel Me (right) and my buddy Alan Donegan. He’s the one running the free rebel finance course with Read more about If you fail, congratulations.[…]
3 years ago, I met a guy named Sean at a finance conference. We had such a great conversation that I woke up the next morning and wrote this blog post about him. Well, yesterday down in Oaxaca, I met him again! We spent the entire day together drinking, eating, laughing and chatting about life. Read more about What really matters – part 2[…]
I didn’t wake up this morning to be mediocre… I woke up to learn I woke up to explore I woke up to make some new friends I woke up to contribute I woke up to surprise myself I woke up to be better than the person I was yesterday! What about you? “Beware the Read more about Beware of mediocrity[…]
Mondays can be tough. It’s like a bloody battlefield out there sometimes. But you’ve got some secret weapons on your side today: You’ve an awesome team supporting you You’ve got brains You’re great at solving problems You’ve got confidence! You have many years of training You’ve got a killer to-do list You’ve got a 10/10 Read more about Monday Victorious![…]
vi·tal·i·ty noun 1. the state of being strong and active; energy. 2. the power giving continuance of life. Vitality Boosters = DO THIS – Eat a balanced diet – Exercise regularly – Sleep a full night – Get fresh air – Listen to music – Laugh Vitality Drainers = AVOID THIS – Drinking too much Read more about Stay healthy my friends[…]
Back in January, I came across a promotion from Capital One Bank… They were offering a $400 welcome bonus to anyone who opened a new checking account and received some direct deposits into that new account. So, I opened one up for me, and also one for my wife. Last month the bonus credits arrived. Read more about $1,475 in bonus money for April[…]
“This note was given to me on my first day in university… It lives now on the wall of my room, whenever I sit on my desk to start studying, I read it and I remember the right choice I made…” “My husband left this for me a year ago 😀”… “Five years Read more about Share the goodness – It’s Friday!![…]
Yesterday, a reader sent me this photo after visiting the Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina… I quickly ran over to show my wife (she loves trees and soil science) and asked her some questions… “Is that moss part of the tree? Or is it a different plant that’s sucking off the tree? Will the tree Read more about A “symbiotic” relationship[…]
The Two Travelers There was once a traveler who was walking from a village in the mountains to a village in the valley. As he walked along, he saw a monk working in a field and asked, “I’m on my way to the village in the valley, can you tell me what it’s like?” The Read more about The Two Travelers – A story about optimism and perspective[…]
About 6 months ago, one of my neighbors left this tiny note on my doorstep… It now lives at the bottom of my computer and I read it every day. It’s funny how such a tiny little note can improve someone’s day (or month, or year). The person who wrote it probably has no idea Read more about Make a note of it![…]
Chin up! It’s a fresh day, fresh week, and you’re more capable than you think you are. Happy Monday! You’re gonna make it through just fine 🙂 Love, Joel.
Self-care is not selfish. It’s a necessity. Sleep well, exercise and work out, eat healthy, reflect, read books, spend time outside, practice daily appreciation… All this stuff is needed (regularly!) so you can be your best self. Today: Carve time out for yourself. It’s the best favor you can do for everyone else. 🙂 Happy Read more about Self-care Sunday[…]
It’s weekend o’clock! Get up! Time to do: whatever you want to do. But whatever it is, make sure you do it with a smile on your face, and be sure to enjoy every single moment. You’ll never live this weekend again – so make the absolute most of it! Tick. Tock. Flowers from a Read more about GET UP – It’s the weekend[…]
Can you imagine if trees 🌳 could broadcast WiFi? We’d plant them everywhere! 🌳 🌳 🏡 🌳 🌳 Too bad they only produce oxygen, how lame 😜 ***** Today: Spend some time appreciating the earth’s natural resources. If we don’t take care of our planet, none of our man made stuff will even exist! Happy Read more about Earth Day Perspective 🌳[…]
A positive attitude has a magnetic force 🧲 that attracts similar and other positive thoughts… Positivity is contagious. Thoughts picked up by the subconscious mind are manifested into their physical equivalent… Think it = do it. Therefore… Positive thoughts = positive outcome. Negativity = crappy time for everyone. Your mind is the creator of most Read more about Always be positive. It makes things easier![…]
Your “I CAN” is far more important than your IQ. Today, instead of trying to be smart… Try being more confident Try believing in your self Try being a leader Try something you’ve never done before Try taking a risk Try seeking discomfort Then when you’re done trying all that stuff —> try it Read more about More important than your IQ…[…]
Dear everyone, It’s been brought to my attention that despite my daily morning emails, some of you are still having a hard time staying motivated and happy each day. Therefore, I have decided to increase my efforts… Starting tomorrow, instead of just 1 email each day, I will be sending 15 emails per day. You’ll Read more about Monday happiness – you gotta choose it.[…]
Time is our most precious resource. You can’t buy it. You can’t find it. You can’t store it. You can’t trade it. This weekend: Make sure you’re using your time doing things you love, with the people you love. Have a great weekend, Love Joel Rules for the secret swing, North County San Diego.
Today, every time you smile, help someone, offer support, listen to others or do a kind deed… this is like making a deposit into your happiness account. On the flip side, every time you turn your back on someone, get angry, be lazy or selfish… this is like taking a withdrawal from your happiness account. Read more about Your happiness bank account[…]
People ask why I’m so excited and happy all the time. The reason is this internal belief: The grass is green where I already am. Daily appreciation is my secret. I am stoked for everything I have, who I am, and the people I’m surrounded by. There’s no question whether I’m going to have a Read more about I have a secret[…]