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As Though Life Depended On It [Vivere #6]
Think of the Pareto Principle and how we apply it for business or careers. But how can I apply it to my own life? If 20% of my life produces 80% of my happiness, fulfillment, and impact, how can I increase that?
Living in Overflow: On Our Thought-Life as it Pertains to Abundance [Vivere #5]
When you put your hand through the stream of a river, you’re feeling something that is fleeting, quickly introduced and disappears right away.
As I think about water I can’t help but visualize a glass full of it. We know the metaphor of a glass half empty or half full. But we stop there.
On First Impressions [Vivere #4]
In life, we want purpose. It gives us something to live for and creates a legacy that lasts long after we are gone. And it all starts with a first impression. Create something remarkable that’s worth noticing.
Think Better, Faster: On the Craft of a Tactician [Vivere #3]
A cyclops named Polyphemus entered the cave with his sheep. He found Odysseus and his men intruding on his home.
The cyclops smashed two of them to death before he left and trapped them with a heavy rock.
At this moment, the hero of the story had two choices.
Fight the cyclops, likely leading to death, or hide and survive as long as possible.
To Be, Or Not To Be [Vivere #2]
In 1833, a physician named John Gorrie moved to the Gulf coast of Florida. He was a resident at two hospitals and became an active member of his community. He also loved ice.
Remember to Live: A Call for a Full Life [Vivere #1]
In a series of events that bounced Martí from Mexico, Guatemala, Spain (then exiled), and Venezuela, Martí eventually settled in New York. From there, he would become Cuba’s version of Thomas Paine, using letters to spark a fervor for freedom in Cuba.