building relationships
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 [...]
Have Things. Be With People. (The Simple Shift That Changes Everything)
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, [...]
No one is a mind reader (Relationship Quick Tip #4)
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 [...]
How to be a good friend
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Value Time Over Money
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. [...]
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 [...]