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). I can bet that no [...]
The Unintended Consequences of Overprotection: When Helping Hurts
As my parents have gotten older, I’ve found myself wanting to make their lives easier. I’ll offer to carry things for them, handle tasks they used to do themselves, and even suggest they take it [...]
18 Warning Signs You’re Too Attached – And What to Do About It
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 [...]
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time: Live Your Life Now
I'll do it after I get my degree... I'll do it after I get settled at my new job... I'll do it after I save up enough money... I'll do it after the kids go [...]
The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell
(click on book cover for more details) The Conquest of Happiness Published: Originally published in 1930 ISBN-10: 1684116694 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (recommend to read) EP Main [...]
John Wooden’s Nine Promises That Can Bring Happiness
With endless distractions in today's world, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. I just re-read the "Nine Promises That Can Bring Happiness" from Legendary basketball coach John Wooden from his book Wooden: [...]
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 water is a new experience [...]
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 or we believe we know [...]
What’s staying the same?
Every day there seems to be new updates around generative AI and other new technologies. I sometimes feel so far behind that I don't know how I'm ever going to catch up (I still can't [...]