Connect with the shortness of life and the reality of death to inspire you to live more fully, strip away non-essentials, and focus on your true priorities and ‘personal Mount Everests’ rather than postponing important experiences.
Expand your understanding of wealth beyond just money to include growth, wellness, family and friends, craft, community, adventure, and service, as valuing these aspects will lead to a richer and more balanced life.
Stop using the phrase “I’ll try” because it signifies a lack of genuine interest, fear, or an escape route; instead, either commit fully to an action or decide not to do it.
Actively practice savoring by being fully present in small moments, such as drinking coffee, conversing with family, or walking, as this habit is scientifically linked to increased happiness.
Aim to perform three acts of service each day to make the lives of other people a little better, which also provides a gift to yourself.
Demonstrate respect for hotel housekeepers by tidying your room, making your bed, placing towels in the tub, and leaving a nice tip, as this action not only respects others but also trains you in self-respect.
Look for small, simple ways to make others happy, such as buying a small treat for service staff, because it takes so little effort to bring joy to someone.
Make reading a daily habit by putting down your phone and engaging with books that enrich, inspire, and show new possibilities, as reading is like having a conversation with the author.
Incorporate “walking university” into your routine by listening to podcasts or audiobooks during a one-hour nature walk, typically in the afternoon after creative work, to facilitate continuous learning.
Practice “Shinrin-yoku,” the Japanese habit of forest bathing, by communing with nature, smelling flowers, and observing trees, as this practice helps calm you down.
When facing a problem, ask yourself if anyone has died; if the answer is no, it helps to put the situation into perspective and reduce its perceived severity.
If a book deeply resonates with you, consider acquiring both the physical/digital version and the audiobook version to engage with the content in multiple formats.
When seeking to make life changes, simply start with one small, resonant commitment today and consistently follow through, as this consistent action builds strength and leads to transformation.
Consider taking AG1 daily to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome with five strains of beneficial bacteria, which have been clinically shown to increase beneficial bacteria up to tenfold.
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