I repeatedly hear about the futility of being attached to outcomes in life. In fact, attachment seems the surest way to suck all the fun out of something. I have learned this…
“STOCK MARKET!”
I have often written about my fixation on doing things that please me 🙂 This has become a #1 priority in my life over the last few years. It is why I…
Another Thing to Feel Good About
I wish to shift my focus away from some thoughts that don’t feel good. I wish instead to focus on some that do! Did you know that you get to choose what…
It’s (Now More than Ever) Time to Develop Good Financial Habits
I just finished (yet another) personal finance book, this one David Bach’s “Start Late, Finish Rich.”* The book’s premise is that anyone—no matter their age or station in life–can get their financial…
The Benefits of a Good Distraction
If there’s anything I’ve learned from constantly digging into the quality of my thoughts, and aiming to choose thoughts that feel good, it’s this: one should know when to act… and when…
Investing through Volatile Times (Part 2)
Throughout the crazy roller coaster of the past few months, we have continued to maintain our equanimity on the investing front. In fact, I have taken the opportunity to buy stocks (ie…
Slogging Through to My First 20-Mile Run
Today I ran 20 miles for the first time ever. I know… that’s 6.2 miles short of an entire marathon. That’s gonna be in my future. For today, 20 was enough. I…
The Habits that Save Me From Myself
A few days ago I wrote about my reading habit, and how I have read 145 books in the last 5 1/2 years, so many which were 500 pages or longer, etc…
Musical Playtime…Online!
Tonight I got to return to the Comedy Spot for another “You! the Musical Show,” where we all make up a musical in response to the audience’s suggestions. Of course, we being…
Lessons on Freedom from the Extraordinary Benjamin Franklin
A few years ago I read Walter Isaacson’s biography of “Benjamin Franklin.” In the book*, Franklin impressed me as an amazing man who was unstoppable in pursuing every interest and project he…