Achieving goals
Lessons Learned Going From One Mile to an Ironman
A colleague once told me she'd completed an Ironman. I had to ask what that actually meant. A 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on the bike, and then a marathon — [...]
Warren Buffett’s Final Letter: Lessons Learned from a Rewarding Life
Earlier this month, at age 95, Warren Buffett wrote his final shareholder letter (see pdf here). As he reflected on his life, a few life lessons stood out for me: [...]
The Best Investments Pay Life Dividends
When people talk about investments, they usually mean money. Start early. Be consistent. Let it grow. All solid advice. What if you took the same idea and applied it to [...]
Navigating Life’s Currents: One Important Lesson from Open Water Swimming
I'm training for my first Olympic-distance triathlon, and because I didn't swim growing up in NYC, I've been focusing on my swim technique in an indoor pool. Swimming in open [...]
Work is a rubber ball
I found this quote from author James Patterson (Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas) an excellent one for reminding us of the key priorities in life: “Imagine life is a game in [...]
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 shoelaces keep coming untied, you'll want to watch this video). [...]
The Three Roads to Happiness (or 3 Ways to Be Happier Throughout Your Lifetime)
Are you happy right now? If so, how do you know? Don't worry if you're unsure - you're not alone. Happiness can be difficult to pin down. Are we happy [...]
How to Actually Let Go
"You should just let it go." "Stop letting it bother you. Why don't you let it go." "Let it go, it'll feel better." If only it were that easy. Often, [...]
Lessons Learned Writing My Second Book (Selling Your Expertise)
My second book, Selling Your Expertise, just launched last month (April 2022), and to date, completing this book project has been one of my most challenging ordeals. As with all [...]