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 [...]
Over the past few months, as part of my meditation practice, I’ve been exploring Zen Buddhism and its teachings about attachment. Recently, I came across a quote by Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist Anthony De Mello that really struck me: “Now the tragedy of an [...]
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 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 [...]
Regret: it's something we all experience at one point or another. Maybe you wish you had taken a different job, or said something differently in an important conversation. Perhaps you regret not traveling more when you had the chance, or not pursuing a different career [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
Expectations, no matter how well-meaning, create pressure on others. Some, like Dr. David Hawkins, call expectations emotional blackmail. When most people are met with pressure, their natural response is to resist. To ensure your relationships not only start strong but remain strong, consider dropping any [...]
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