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30 Life Lessons from Over a Thousand People Who Have Lived a Full Life

Not too long ago and well into adulthood, I learned a more effective way to tie my shoes (if your [...]

A colleague once told me she'd completed an Ironman. I had to ask what that actually meant. A 2.4-mile swim, [...]

As I look back on this past year — especially the early days of building and launching Vana Lab — [...]

Earlier this month, at age 95, Warren Buffett wrote his final shareholder letter (see pdf here). As he reflected on [...]

When people talk about investments, they usually mean money. Start early. Be consistent. Let it grow. All solid advice. What [...]

I’ve been spending more time lately thinking about how we relate to our stuff—and to each other. One phrase from [...]

As my parents have gotten older, I’ve found myself wanting to make their lives easier. I’ll offer to carry things [...]

Over the past few months, as part of my meditation practice, I’ve been exploring Zen Buddhism and its teachings about [...]

I'll do it after I get my degree... I'll do it after I get settled at my new job... I'll [...]

(click on book cover for more details) The Conquest of Happiness Published: Originally published in 1930 [...]