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I cam across these tweet recently from Tiago Forte, the founder of Building a Second Brain: You don’t rise to the level of your aspirations; you fall to the level of your habitsOver the long term, it is the habits you default to when you’re tired, stressed, short of time, and indecisive that really matter—…

Dear Reader, In this week’s newsletter, the 127th issue, I’m writing about how to be kinder to yourself. In the last two weeks I’ve learned some important lessons. In 2013, I bought the PhotoReading home study course. It took me a few years to actually go through the program. I finally set aside time to…

Hi Reader! I absolutely LOVE this healthy Waldorf chicken salad! We have taken the classic Waldorf chicken salad recipe and lightened it up. It is packed with the crunch of apples and celery in every bite! This pairs perfectly with the tartness of the lime. Also, the honey adds a hint of sweetness that makes…

Dear Reader, In this week’s newsletter, the 126th issue, I’m writing about how you’re smarter than you think. For five days, including today, I’ve immersed myself in intense learning. For three days that started on Saturday, I took the PhotoReading course from Learning Strategies. Yesterday and today, I took the Memory Optimizer course. I have…

Hi Reader! These fresh spring rolls couldn’t be easier to make and they are perfect for spring and summer. Spring rolls are a perfect crisp and refreshing appetizer, lunch, or light dinner. Also, they are great to enjoy with our delicious and easy peanut dipping sauce! Today we are sharing three different combinations of ingredients…

Several years ago, my wife & I identified core values for our family. Our kids were young at the time, but I felt compelled to do something that would ensure the type of future relationships we wanted to have with them. We wanted to create an atmosphere where our kids felt comfortable talking to us…

Dear Reader, In this week’s newsletter, the 125th issue, I’m writing about the boxes we put ourselves in and how to break free from them. I’m playing a game called Game of Boxes. It’s taking place in a Facebook group, and it runs for 21 days. We put ourselves and others in boxes, sometimes without…

Hi Reader! Spring is here and summer is coming! We wanted to share some of our favorite refreshing recipes. We love this lightened up dole whip! Xo, Shawna & Ella GET THE RECIPE HERE More Refreshing Recipes! This peaches and cream ice cream is non-dairy, vegan, and sugar-free! It’s super easy to make because all…

Dear Reader, In this week’s newsletter, the 124th issue, I’m writing about why it’s important to read books off the beaten path. This is a follow-up to last week’s article on embracing your uniqueness. Most people like to fit in, so they do what others are doing. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. So,…