Is my to-do list making me less productive?
“Is it more fulfilling to be overwhelmed and only a little accomplished at 45 things, or is it more fulfilling to thrive at five things” MJ wrote.
Janine Pettit: Launching a movement to help women camp like a girl
“Your dream doesn’t have to be something that’s going to take over your life. And you don’t need to have every detail worked out in advance to begin. You just need to take that first step to move forward.”
America remains the Land of Opportunity
So, this Independence Day, pause and give thanks to the fact that whether by birth or by choice, you find yourself living in unarguably the greatest country ever conceived in all of world history.
60-year-old biking 5,300 miles to fight polycystic kidney disease
As of July 1, he was halfway through the journey as his route hit a grueling point where he needed to bike 60 miles a day through the hot, wind-swept Kansas plains, the Great Bend Tribune reported.
Corporate execs find purpose in retirement
“The ideal mix of retirement activities combines your personal passions with your leadership skills and experience, at a pace that fits your desire for work-life balance,” Anne wrote.
Altering regret’s life-changing consequences
There is no productive purpose for dwelling on the “woulda, shoulda, coulda” of decisions we made or failed to make throughout our lives. It works to trap us in a vicious circle.
The only two days that really matter in life
One of my mentors wrote a wonderful blog post this morning reminding people the only two days that really matter in life are today and three years from now.
Veteran finds purpose modifying motorcycles for disabled vets
Jeff really enjoyed taking long motorcycle rides with his wife and their friends. He wanted his disabled comrades to experience the same exhilarating sense of freedom riding a bike provided.
The downsides of early retirement
“Here’s the truth: If you’re unhappy before you retire early, it’s likely that you’ll still be unhappy after you retire. It’s better to figure out what’s at the very core of your issues and fix them first,” Sam explained.
Loving yourself is essential for purpose, happiness
An article appearing in Psychology Today this week confirmed what people without purpose already know — that happiness is elusive without some sense of purpose for their lives.