How to Respond When Someone Pisses You Off - Courtesy of an NYC Taxi Driver
On a typical New York City day, David J. Polly grabbed a cab en route to Grand Central Station. A few minutes into the ride, a car jumped lanes and if it hadn’t been for the quick reflexes of his driver, they would’ve had an accident.
Read full storyThe 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking
In 1938, researchers at Harvard University set out to identify the key factors that most contributed to leading long and happy lives. As the study has evolved and expanded to include individuals from more diverse backgrounds, the findings over the years have remained the same: more than money, fame, IQ, or even genes, close relationships and community involvement are the key indicators in keeping people both happy and healthy throughout their lives.
Read full story11 Phrases People Love to Hear
I’ve reached that weird stage in my life where I want the people around me to be happy and feel good about themselves. I’ve spent the majority of my life wanting people to think that I’m special. Flipping the script, and doing what I can to make other people feel special has taken some getting used to.
Read full storyAccording to Elon Musk, Anyone Can Be Innovative If They Ask Themselves These 3 Questions
“A.I. will be able to do everything better than humans over time!” Everything!” — Elon Musk. Last Tuesday, on December 8th, Elon Musk sat down with Matt Murray, the editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal. The two men kicked off their talk discussing Musk’s recent departure from Silicon Valley for greener entrepreneurial pastures in Texas. Halfway through their discussion, however, I perked up as the conversation turned to innovation.
Read full storyThe 5 Defining Traits of the Truly Cool
As a teenager, my definition of cool was kids rocking Nirvana T-shirts, pulling drags behind my high school. During college, I thought guys who were good with girls were cool. When I entered the real world my definition changed again and I thought people with money were cool.
Read full story4 Ways to Love Your Partner of Hard Days
Last night was one of the few times since going into lock-down that I didn’t straight to sleep after putting my kids to bed. My wife was on the phone with one of her friends, so I decided to work. One hour of writing turned into two. Then three. By the time I snapped back to reality, it was closing in on 2 am. Luc, our 2-year-old, is part human, part rooster. He loves the morning sun. Lying in bed, with only four hours left to sleep, I cursed the decision to name him after the word “light.”
Read full storyWhen It Comes to Life Advice, Listen to Will Smith
Towards the end of 2019, following the lead of Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, I changed up my reading habits. Instead of reading whatever was hot, I decided to take one person a week and learn as much as I could about them.
Read full storyThe 4 Traits That Separate The Dreamers from The Doers
Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked across three different continents either growing my own businesses or helping other people to grow theirs. Through these experiences, as well as being a mentor at various business accelerators and a career coach, I’ve had a front-row seat to observe the behaviors of those who have the courage to go after what they want and those who keep allowing dust to build on top of their dreams.
Read full storyHere's What Happened When I Asked Women What They Want
I live in a very diverse town. The school my kids go to houses children from 28 countries and no matter the hour I can walk downstairs to the bar in our building and hang out with people from all over the globe.
Read full story42 Ways to Make The Person You Love Smile or Even Laugh A Little
Today is my birthday. I’m officially 42 years young. The biggest lesson I’ve learned thus far in life is the key to misery is found in constantly thinking about yourself. If you want to be happy, you have to build the habit of making other people a priority and doing what you can to make their day a little bit better.
Read full story7 Little Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Incredible
A lot of people predicted the pandemic would either result in a spike in divorces or an uptick in 2021 babies. After spending every waking and sleeping hour with my wife over the last 8 months, below are 7 ideas that can help you to maybe accomplish the latter. Worst case, they’ll at least make your partner smile or possibly laugh a little.
Read full storyWake Up Smiling by Asking Yourself One Simple Question
Like most 42 year-olds, I’ve woken up over 15,000 times. Like most 42 year-olds also, especially those with kids, whenever I see an article about how to dominate the day by embracing a morning routine, I yawn.
Read full storyThe Next Time Someone Annoys You, Remember This Story
“Can you hear me?” screamed Darcy as she tried one last time to breathe life into her friend. Startled, she felt a body rub up against her, followed by a familiar whisper: “It’s no use. She’s gone.”
Read full storyStop Doing These 25 Things - They're Killing Your Happiness
Some people write because they want to help others. I don’t. I write to help myself. If whatever comes out also helps someone else, great. But if not? That’s okay. Today’s exercise for helping myself is writing out reminders of 25 behaviors that always blow up in my face. Behaviors I should stop doing. Right Now. They aren’t doing me an ounce of good. They are robbing me of the meaningful relationships I have with others. Even worse, they are robbing me of the most important relationship of all: the one I have with myself.
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