It’s hard to believe, but our culture still promotes the idea that gaining enough financial wealth will cure all ailments and solve all problems. That’s nonsense.
For decades, Growth Minded leaders (I use the term “leader” not as a formal title, but to indicate a certain approach to life) have discovered (through the teachings of Earl and others great thinkers) that the mindset of continuous value creation leads to transformation in both material wealth AND intrinsic wealth.
Read MoreWriters get to craft their own legacy — by design instead of happenstance. Employing this optimistic approach provides an attractive path for others to follow. Since publishing my book, I’ve received numerous affirmations and heartfelt thanks from readers who could relate to my challenges and benefit from my solutions. That is priceless. But even if no one except my own grandkids ever read the book, I’d still consider it a success and a worthy goal.
Read MoreThe one thing I am certain of is that beating myself up and not forgiving myself when I struggle or slip up is the one habit I don’t need or want! So, let’s forgive others and forgive ourselves. Let’s strive for progress, not perfection.
Read MoreNothing will change by simply looking in the mirror with frustration; I must commit to consistent action that moves me closer to my desired outcome. The Legacy Map provides the necessary clarity about where I intend to go and how I will look when I arrive. And the Daily Alignment of intentional action steps applied repeatedly over time will insure I arrive at my destination.
Read MoreWe are programmed to argue for negative possibility; programmed to cling to the past, the familiar, the culturally acceptable route, even if it’s not the best way.
My personal mission to Replace Retirement with Intentional Living is a lifestyle grounded in the Exponential Age. This radical approach of rejecting retirement can be frightening and frustrating to some. They are hanging onto a belief system that may not serve them well in an exponentially changing world.
Energy-giving relationships are an important key to replacing retirement with intentional living. Life is a series of relationships, from casual to long-term. I believe relationships take time and require a multi-year investment of value creation before bearing fruit. It may be 10 years before tangible value blossoms. This growth metaphor illustrates that relationships take time to harvest and require patience.
Read MoreMy vision of replacing retirement with intentional living is a time of contributing more — not necessarily in terms of hours invested, but in value created. I’m suggesting that by the midpoint you have some wise insights about where and how to make your greatest contribution. I’m proposing you intentionally design the second half of your life to work smarter — by maximizing your contribution while concurrently maximizing the value of your time.
Read MoreOne of the first daily alignment habits I committed to was journaling. Starting off, I dedicated to being consistent every morning for 90 days without a break. It was tough at first. But I discovered that around day 66, I was actually enjoying the morning ritual of journaling.
Read MoreWebster defines rejuvenation as “the process of making someone look or feel better, younger, or more vital.” This rejuvenation priority is separate and independent of my other priorities (spiritual, relationships, calling, health, and financial freedom). To achieve it, I focus on activities and pursuits that align with the definition above and do not look at leisure time simply as a vacation.
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