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Category Archives: Ideal Life
Planning for a long/big vacation
Obviously, I have a theme this week! My family and I have left for 3 weeks in Park City, UT. Some have wondered, how can you possibly do that? Well, it isn’t always easy, and the key is planning. Planning … Continue reading
Getting ready for “camp”
Later this next week, I will be heading to Colorado for a silent meditation retreat. Yes, I know that seems daunting but it’s not all completely silent, AND I am leaving a household of three boys who make a lot … Continue reading
Can work/business and life be combined?
Recently, I have been thinking about this a lot. I see lots on business owners who feel it’s either or…”I’m on vacation, and I shouldn’t do ANY work.” OR “I can’t leave the office because I have to be HERE.” … Continue reading
Creating “two-fers” in your life
When I coach and train financial planners to become financial life planners, we often talk about finding “two-fers”. Two-fers are when you can pull together 2 things that someone wants in their life into a single solution or action. I … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Planning, Ideal Life, Mindset, Resources, Ultimate Tuscany Experience
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, living, passion, pupose, relationship
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Do you have total well-being?
Another book I have finished is “Well-Being” The Five Essential Elements.” By Tom Rath and Dr. James Harter. Tom Rath brought us the Strengthsfinder assessment. And just “Strengthsfinder 2.0” there is a secret code in the book that allows you … Continue reading
Posted in Ideal Life, Mindset, What’s Really Important
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, peak energy, pupose, rejuvenation, well-being
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Your relationship with money
I just finished reading Geneen Roth’s new book called “Lost & Found”. She has written a number of books, mostly on eating issues, including the NY Times Bestseller “Women, Food & God”. I read that one too. In short, Geneen … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Obstacles, Financial Planning, Ideal Life, Mindset
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, invest, Mindset, relationship, success
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Understanding Your Work Rhythms
Recently, I have been thinking about how I like to work. Some people prefer to have an even rhythm or energy level to their work life. I am starting to think that I prefer a high-intensity schedule balanced with periodic … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Ideal Life, Mindset, Success and Visioning, What’s Really Important
Tagged confidence, efficiency, Ideal Life, Mindset, peak energy, pupose, rejuvenation
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Making lemonade
Ok, so I’m writing this from the Washington Dulles airport. My plane is “broken”, and we’re going to leave at least 2 ½ hours late. So, what to do? Take a deep breath, charge up the laptop and head over … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Obstacles, Ideal Life, Mindset, What’s Really Important
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, positivity
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Why I love my Kindle
Ok, I admit it…I still have a Kindle. Maybe I’ll get an iPad this year. In the meantime, I feel freed and inspired to have my Kindle. I’m one of those readers who has multiple books going at the same … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Dealing with Obstacles, Ideal Life, Mindset, Resources, What's New?
Tagged business, efficiency, investment return
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Taking care of yourself
Taking care of yourself. In my conversations with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs, I often find that they are the last one to “put their oxygen mask on” (like on an airplane) even though we all know that you should … Continue reading