FEELING: I’m not the best writer in the world. Maybe I should give up. FACT: You are great at what you do. People like you! FEELING: I’m not very good looking. Every day I get older and new health issues arise. FACT: You look great! Nobody has called you ugly since the second grade (and Read more about Fact or feeling?[…]
A guy I know just won the lottery. Seriously, he got like $12m! Crazy 🤯 And if I’m being honest, when he told me the news the first thought that popped into my head was “What!?!? When is it MY turn to win the lottery! Life is so unfair!” And then after thinking about it Read more about When others around you are winning…[…]
Yesterday, my wife got this note from a kid at her school 👇 And it got me thinking… It takes 2 minutes to write a tiny encouraging note. But the good feelings for the recipient can last weeks, maybe even years. So today I’m writing a little note for the teachers at my kid’s school. Read more about A little encouraging note[…]
I came up with a cool idea recently… Take some lemon seeds and lime seeds, plant them in my backyard… Wait until the plants become like 1-2 feet tall, then i’m gonna try grafting them together to make hybrid lemon/lime trees. Then after the small trees are strong enough, I’ll sell each lemon/lime hybrid tree Read more about No one stopping you –> but you.[…]
Happy Tuesday! Today’s affirmations come courtesy of Doggyland. Say these out loud this this morning: there is no one better to be than myself. today’s gonna be an amazing day my feelings matter I get better every single day I choose to feel happy my family loves me so much I care about others I Read more about Snoop Dog affirmations[…]
One day, a wandering cow needed to cross a forest in order to return to its pasture. Being an irrational animal, it forged out a tortuous path full of bends, up and down hills. The next day, a dog came by and used the same path to cross the forest. Next it was a sheep’s Read more about [re]forging your path[…]
“No mental growth can take place without mental sunshine. Accordingly, we should resolve to be happy no matter what may transpire. We cannot afford to be otherwise. Sunshine will melt the most massive iceberg if the rays are direct and the clouds are kept away; and it is the same in daily life. No matter Read more about Mental sunshine 😎[…]
Just a quick reminder: Where you are today is not where you’ll be tomorrow. hard work pays off you’re better than you think you’re further than you think! people love you no matter what just keep going Wishing you productive morning and awesome Tuesday!! Love, Joel 🏄♂️ “Sunset over Atlanta last night” — from Jason Read more about Keep grinding 👨💻[…]
Yesterday I got up at 5am and sat in front of my laptop… I was there for ~90 minutes, and couldn’t write a single word. Writers block + a long week of unfortunate events + busy holidays approaching + fears of letting people down + momentarily forgetting my direction in life… There was an overload Read more about Up days and down days. Just keep going.[…]
One day, a man found a butterfly that was starting to hatch from its cocoon. He sat down and watched the butterfly for hours as it struggled to force itself through a tiny hole. Then, it suddenly stopped making progress and looked like it was stuck. So the man decided to help the butterfly out. Read more about Struggle now 👎 Strength later 👍[…]
It costs $0.00 to have a positive attitude It costs $0.00 to be nice It costs $0.00 to send an encouraging text or email It costs $0.00 to do push-ups or sit ups It costs $0.00 to ask “are you OK?” It costs $0.00 to listen It costs $0.00 to show up a few minutes Read more about No cost. Huge impact.[…]
I called a friend the other day, she needed a pep talk. After 10 minutes of complimenting her, telling her how awesome she is, boosting her confidence, etc. she was feeling much better. She went on to have a great day and week. But something else cool happened… After that phone call I felt great, Read more about Encouragement goes both ways[…]
Ctrl + Alt + Del Control your mood Alter your perspective Delete the negativity Keep this shortcut in mind for when you come across a sticky situation today. Just mentally hit Ctrl + Alt + Del, reboot, then move on with your awesome day. Make it a good one, Joel 😎 It’s a long story, Read more about Ctrl + Alt + Del[…]
What weakens you now, strengthens you later. Whatever crappy thing you’re going through right now… it’s developing you into a tougher, stronger, and more knowledgeable person. Hang in there. You do enough. You have enough. You are enough. And you are not alone. 💙 Joel
Just in case you forgot: – You control your drive – You choose your attitude – You control your time – You control your energy – You decide how much fun – You can always ask for help – You control your internal monologue and how you talk to yourself So don’t dwell on the Read more about Stuff you CAN control[…]
1 excuse x 365 days = a really unproductive year 😔 On the flip side…. 1 small effort x 365 days = a very fruitful year!! 💪💪 So, what’t it gonna be today? Excuses or efforts? (Choose the latter – fruits of life await!) Happy Tuesday, Joel Pic from 2012… I used to take flight Read more about Excuses or efforts?[…]
My kid is learning to ride a bike right now… As he practices on the side walk, all the neighbors cheer him on… “wow! nice bike!” “You’re doing great, keep pedaling!” “You look so cool on your bike!” And when he falls over, they encourage him even more… “Oh no, you fell. That’s ok, get Read more about Everybody needs it. You can give it![…]
Did you know… You can get rid of your negative thoughts by writing them down onto a piece of paper, then ripping that paper up and throwing it in the trash? It’s true. A bunch of studies prove that turning our thoughts into material objects —> increases or decreases our mental impact depending on what Read more about Ditching negative thoughts (and keeping good ones!)[…]
May your week be both focused and impactful, a combination of smashing your to-do list while having the most fun you can along the way. May you remember your boundaries, protecting your flame so you’re in the best position to help others. May you stay positive and optimistic, celebrating when new opportunities fall in your Read more about A wish for your week ahead[…]
I am capable (actually MORE than capable) of finishing all my tasks on time today. ✅ My work stuff today directly contributes to the awesome life I’m building for me and my family. 👨👩👦 I will attract positive people and situations today (and leave a positive wake for others) 🙌 My superpower is ___________ and Read more about Friday affirmations ☝️[…]
Did you know… eating more fruits and vegetables will actually make you happier? 🍌🥦🥕 It’s true! (well, maybe)… A recent study conducted with over 12,000 Australian adults found that consuming more fruits and vegetables boosted their happiness, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Woohoo! But… since the study was conducted in Australia, and Australians are mostly Read more about An apple a day 🍎[…]
The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit” 👆 I love this quote. It can also be translated into… 👇 “The day you invest the money is not the day you become a millionaire” or…. “The day you impress your boss is not the day you get the promotion” Read more about Good things take time[…]
Have you ever met someone at a party and after 20 minutes of chatting to them you still have no clue who they are and what they really do? Surface-level people can be irritating — even if they seem kind of interesting, you can never quite trust them because something feels hidden. What about the Read more about Reminder: Be yourself today[…]
T oday you are a leader. Never U nderestimate your influence on E veryone around you. There’s a S hortage of amiability in this D ay and age. So be kind, helpful, A nd be the type of change Y ou want to see in this world. Happy Tuesday. – Joel “Greetings from Maui” — Read more about Be the change[…]
Taking an axe and chopping your neighbors furniture into pieces won’t make your furniture look one bit better. And using verbal axes and grenades on another person doesn’t do one thing to make you a better you or me a better me.” – David Schwartz ***** Happy Tuesday, y’all! Just a quick reminder: Gossip reduces the Read more about Be different. Be nice.[…]
“The same boiling water that softens the potato, hardens the egg. It’s about what you’re made of, not the circumstances.” Happy Monday dudes! Just a quick reminder that you can handle anything this week throws at you. You’re made of tougher stuff than you think. Bring on the hot water. You got this. 💪💪💪 – Read more about You got this 💪[…]
In the finance community, people update their Net Worth Report at the start of each month… But today, I’m evaluating my *Self Worth* instead. (Self worth is basically the same as Self Esteem… It’s confidence in one’s own abilities and assurance of who they are) Here are some areas in my life and a rating Read more about July 1st *Self* Worth Report[…]
It’s time. Time to do what you do best. A fresh new day. A fresh new week. Fresh tasks. Fresh challenges. Fresh solutions. Fresh attitude. Time to show everyone (including yourself) what you’re made of. Ready. Set. Go. Happy Monday! 💪 – Joel “Cool to see at the nearby primary school” — Sent in by Read more about Fresh week ahead[…]
Happy Saturday! Here’s a fun story that came in from Jason R 👇👇👇 “Yesterday, two little girls came to the door selling lemonade door to door. This was just them trying to make a few bucks but I was impressed with their drive. I asked if they had the lemonade, they said no, they’d have Read more about Spreading joy in the neighborhood 🍋[…]
A father told his daughter, “Congrats on your graduation. I bought you a car a while ago. I want you to have it now. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer in the city. See how much they offer if you sell it.” The girl came back to her Read more about A diamond doesn’t shine at the bottom of a cave.[…]
Feeling a bit lost and not sure exactly where you’re headed in life? (I do). Ridiculously busy right now with no end in sight? (I am). World events starting to get you down and messing with your dreams? (yep, me too 😓). Well, I just want to remind you all that: You are not alone Read more about Keep doing what you’re doing.[…]
I love 3 day weekends! But, this morning I woke up with 5 days worth of work to do, and only 4 days to do it. (actually, I’m taking next week off, so I really have 9 days of work to do in 4 days) 😓 My muse this week will be Dory from Finding Read more about Just keep swimming, just keep swimming 🐠[…]
I find it amusing that we’re all pretending to be normal when we all could be insanely interesting instead ~ atlas ***** Dear whoever is reading this: You are *not* normal. (sorry). You are so much more! Embrace your abnormality. It’s what makes you insanely interesting. Happy Thursday! Wishing you a weird day 🤪 Read more about Embrace your abnormality 😳[…]
com·po·sure (noun) the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. “she retained composure through thick and thin” ***** Good morning, all! Here are a few mid-week reminders: You are in control of your feelings, and your response to situations around you. 🧘 You are a positive thinker! And positivity (+ kindness) Read more about Compose yourself 🧘♀️[…]
Yesterday I went surfing and there were about 40 young dudes in the water. All the surfers sit in a small pack, fighting to catch the same wave. Competitive? –> Yep! Intimidating? –> Yep! But, here’s a little secret many people don’t know about surfers… When you paddle out and sit with a group, you’ll Read more about Surfers — We cheer each other on 👏[…]
“If you play for the name on the front of the jersey, they’ll remember the name on the back” – Tony Adams ⚽️ It’s funny, many people think promoting themselves will make them stand out and be remembered. But it’s really the opposite. The best way to promote yourself is to promote others. Recognize Read more about Who are your playing for?[…]
Try reading this… Eevn tgouhh tehse wrods rea wirettn unisg jembuld lerttes, uyo cna sitll porbblay udnresnatd waht m’i syanig… T’is baucsee uoy rea sartmre tahn uoy tnihk oyu rea! Today: Trust your gut feelings, your natural intuition, and listen to your spidey-senses… Your ability to figure things out quickly is better than you think. Read more about You are smarter than you think…[…]