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PHYSICAL

• Frostbeard Studio Literature-Inspired Candles. My wife calls these “Nerd Candles”. I’m always looking for ways to make the common a little more magical and lighting a candle that smells like a character/location in the book I’m reading adds a delightful little touch!
• Family portrait Simpson-ized! This turned out to be the best family photo we’ve ever taken! Hand-drawn and absolutely perfect, even the dogs are an exact replica of our dogs Dash and Norah Bones.
• Memento Mori coin. I got this from the Daily Stoic (ran by Ryan Holliday) and it’s a beautiful and small (easy to carry in your pocket) reminder to be present right now. That you could die right now and this could all be over. A great gratitude reminder.

DIGITAL

• NYT Daily Crossword! I got hooked on these a few years ago and it’s been a part of my daily routine since. There is something gratifying about the little jingle it plays when you complete the crossword. It’s a great way to keep sharp, learn something new every day, and marvel at the creativity and innovation of the puzzle creators.
• A Podcast for Coaches. Mark Butler is my “Yoda” in the coaching space and his podcast is a great resource for any coach, therapist, or even entrepreneur as Mark also was the CFO for the YNAB (You need a Budget) app. I love how he thinks and articulates his thoughts in an inspiring and humble way. Part business, part coaching, always entertaining.

INVISIBLE

Ever since hearing this quote by Jerzy Gregorek:

“Easy decision, hard life. Hard decision, easy life.”

I’ve been amazed at how applicable it is to almost any area of life. Tough conversation with a loved one or co-worker? Career Choice? Raising your children? It applies to all; if you choose the easy path you will ultimately be making your long-term life harder. If you choose the hard now, your life will be easier in the long run.

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