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: 1. Your Starting Point Matters — But What You Do Next Matters More Buffett begins [...]
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 everything else that matters? Instead of reaping dividends only in dollars, how might you earn [...]
I’ve been spending more time lately thinking about how we relate to our stuff—and to each other. One phrase from my mindfulness and philosophy reading has really stayed with me, and I wanted to share it with you: Have things. Be with people. It sounds [...]
If someone came up to us and asked, "Are you a mind reader?" We would likely say "no." Yet, it's interesting how often we expect others to read our minds or we believe we know what other people are thinking. This is especially the case [...]
I have friends, and as I reflect on how they became my friends, it sort of just happened. I don't remember doing anything to deserve their friendship, and beyond checking in and getting together once in a while, I don't think I've been doing anything [...]
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 which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and [...]
Smart people know that time is money. Wise people understand that time is more valuable than money and with the fast-paced world we're in, time is more valuable than ever. But if we look hard at how we spend our time, we might find that [...]
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). I can bet that no matter how old you are right now, you've probably learned [...]
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 or not? Is happiness an end state or an in-the-moment feeling? Is it both? On [...]
"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, we hear this well-meaning advice precisely with feelings that we're finding impossible to let go [...]
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