9 Pillars of Well-Being Sep 10, 2023

Why do Men struggle?

At 64, I’ve been around the block a few times.

I have things I'm proud of, and plenty of things I’m embarrassed about and regret.

 

I have friends and family who suffer from depression, addiction, obesity, and other problems.

 

My brother died after 40 years of drugs and a...

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Eulogy for Dad Sep 05, 2023

Eulogy for Dad

 

Losing Dad was hard.

 

The last several months were a rough patch for me. Dad died and it took me a while to get back into the groove. I’m glad to be back at my desk. Dad’s probably wondering what the hell took me so long. He could be pretty macho at times.

 

Over the last thr...

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Thoughts determine happiness Aug 31, 2022

What you are thinking affects your happiness.  

To be happier, we need to actively manage our thoughts.

TLDR: We become our thoughts. Positive thoughts create positive feelings. Positive feelings make us happy. Two Circles of Influence. Flow. As a Man Thinketh. The Law of Attraction.

I put a lot ...

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Is poor sleep killing your productivity? Aug 23, 2022

Tired when you wake up?

Hard time falling or staying asleep?  

TLDR: 17 Tips for better sleep. Box Breathing Method. Two approaches to better sleep - Passive and Active. 

 

I've heard several guys tell me the exact same thing: "I can't sleep without sleeping pills." Bad solution!

Recently, I ...

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Intelligence grows with age Aug 11, 2022

You become more valuable after 50

Four suggestions for a longer life:

  • #1: Recognize your Crystallized Intelligence increases with age
  • #2: Shift from a 3-stage life mindset to multi-stage mindset
  • #3: Push out your Healthspan curve
  • #4: Have an Action Plan for after 50
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Part 1 of Well-Being: Driven Purpose Jul 19, 2022

Driven Purpose covers Pillars 1-3:

Pillar 1 – Finding Meaning – Journey Inward

Feeling like your life is filled with Meaning and Purpose promotes Well-Being. Being enthusiastically involved in something bigger than yourself, with passion, energy, focus, in a flow state, feeling a connection to a “...

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Part 2 of Well-Being: Healthy Brain Jul 19, 2022

Healthy Brain covers Pillars 4-6:

Pillar 4 – Active Learning

Don’t retire. Always stay engaged with at least some work and always be a learner. Continuous learning strengthens our brain. When we engage our minds in a new endeavor the brain generates stronger synapses and connections. Activities l...

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Part 3 of Well-Being: Fit Body Jul 19, 2022

Fit Body covers Pillars 7-9:

Pillar 7 – Vigorous Exercise

Your brain needs strenuous exercise. A regular vigorous physical fitness routine promotes brain health and helps fight disease. Many researchers consider exercise the most important ingredient for living a long and healthy life, triggering ...

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