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I wrote ‘The Happiness Equation,’ ‘Two-Minute Mornings,’ ‘The Book of Awesome,’ & host the podcast ‘3 Books’. Get my book recs each month 👉🏾 https://www.neil.blog/bookclub
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Pay attention to what you pay attention to.

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“Kiss slowly, laugh insanely, live truly, and forgive quickly.”— Paulo Coelho

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What are the three best words to say to someone that needs help? 1. Tell 2. Me 3. More

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Reminder! The less time available, the more effort you put in So to get it done, move the deadline up…

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Ginny Yurich (@1000HoursOutsid) is the homeschooling mother of 5 (!) who has spirited a movement called 1000 Hours Outside. She drove 5 hours to Toronto to talk with Leslie and me. Here are a few of my favorite quotes:

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What's the last book you bought multiple copies of to give as gifts?

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Do you ever feel lonely? Or know others who do? I certainly felt devastatingly lonely when I crash-landed downtown after my divorce years ago.

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“Because the two primary obstacles to gratefulness are forgetfulness and a lack of mindful awareness, visual reminders can serve as cues to trigger thoughts of gratitude.” ― Robert Emmons

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If you try making good money you usually won't make good stuff but if you try making good stuff you'll usually make good money.

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The best way to learn is by screwing up.

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Feeling overwhelmed? Go sniff a tree. Trees release chemicals called phytoncides. When you breathe it in, guess what happens? Cortisol goes down. Adrenaline goes down.  We all have NDD: Nature Deficit Disorder. Spend 20 minutes today with some trees, and be sure to breathe deep.

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“People prone to joyful anticipation, skilled at obtaining pleasure from looking forward and imagining future happy events, are especially likely to be optimistic and to experience intense emotions.” — Dr. Sonja Lyubumirsky

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I used to be one of those “wake up at 4 a.m.” or “keep chugging ‘til 4 a.m.” guys who grinds away at work for hours while everybody else sleeps. But I now understand that you can only drive in the express lane for so long before the wheels come off.

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An easy plan for improving happiness?  Step 1: Turn off your phone and hang out with a friend IRL.

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Positive attitude ➡️ 31% higher productivity Positive attitude ➡️ 37% higher sales Positive attitude ➡️ 300% greater creativity Positive attitude ➡️ 48% closer friendships Positive attitude ➡️ 37% happier marriages Source: www.apa.org/pubs/journal...

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Intrinsic motivation outperforms extrinsic motivation. To see if it’s there, ask: "Would I do this for free?"

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Reminder: The average lifespan in North America is 30,000 days.  Focus on mindset today and help every day left be a little happier.

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“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose.” — Mary Shelley

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We decided it was important for us to have one Family Day every week. What’s a Family Day?

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When it comes to being happy, *what you do* is 4x more impactful than *what’s happening to you.*

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Public speaking tip: If you want praise, ask the audience. If you want feedback, ask the AV guy.

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How to read more books: 1. Start more books 2. Quit more books 3. Finish only what you love 4. Repeat

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“Much better to do fewer things and have time to make the most of them.” ― Carl Honoré

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Thinking about whether you should quit your job? I don't know if you should but I do know two tests you should to help decide: 1. The Deathbed Test: What will you regret not doing more when you look back? 2. The Plan B Test: What will you do if it fails and are you OK with that?

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Want to be happier in 20 minutes? 1. Write a thank you email (5 mins) 2. Write down 5 gratitudes (5 mins) 3. Go on a run (10 mins)

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One tip to avoid overwhelm: Every night before bed I grab a blank index card and write down 3 tasks I want to do tomorrow.  That’s it. Just 3.  The forced prioritization is half the battle.  It always helps me sleep better.

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Can friendship and sexual desire co-exist? Sex educator Emily Nagoski says yes! One takeaway? Liking your partner and cultivating the friendship side ... also increases desire. Learn about maintaining long-term sexual connection and more from Emily in Chapter 146 of 3 Books. youtu.be/kd2omYBNif0

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