What does happiness mean to you? Defining happiness can help you notice it when it happens, appreciate it in the moment and feel grateful for what’s right with your world, right here, right now.
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Business IS Personal – The Better Newsletter #125
When asked who made the biggest difference in her career, Sam Horn didn’t hesitate. Her sister and business manager, Cheri Grimm. Their partnership can be summed up in one powerful word: tacit.
I don’t need a bigger boat – The Better Newsletter #119
Have you heard the old parable about the Mexican fisherman? We don’t need a bigger boat. We need to appreciate and enjoy the boat we already have.
Better & Better, Forever & Ever – The Better Newsletter #116
My mantra for 2026 is BE the pattern interrupt. Reflect on what you don’t want and replace it with what you do. Trade harmful habits for helpful ones. Life gets better when we focus on what we want—again and again.
The Gift of Gratitude – The Better Newsletter #115
Last year, we went around the table to share highlights of the year and to express our thanks.
When we finished, Andrew said, “Why do we only do this once a year?”
Good question! Why not start every meal with each person taking a minute to express appreciation for something good that happened that day?
Bad News, Good News – The Better Newsletter #114
Many of us don’t feel like we’re the pilot of our time. Months blur into years, and it can feel impossible to get caught up. Taking time to reflect on the people, places, and experiences that mattered is a powerful way to honor what’s been time well spent – and to intentionally pilot the year ahead.
Live In The Now (& The Next) – The Better Newsletter #112
There is a wisdom in being content with what we already have – instead of constantly seeking MORE and somehow believing it will make us happier. Look around right now. Say, “I am enough. I have enough.”
The #1 Determinant for Happiness – The Better Newsletter #111
Harvard research has shown that the #1 determinant of a long, healthy, happy life isn’t diet or exercise – it’s long-term relationships. In an “All-AI, All The Time” world, staying connected matters more than ever.
Does Your Camera Have Juice In It? – The Better Newsletter #106
Dewitt Jones reminds us to ask ourselves, “Do you have juice in your camera?” Or are you looking at the world with jaded, cynical eyes?
The World Rewards the Resourceful – The Better Newsletter #102
My friend Jen sailed competitively through college and tried different careers but nothing “stuck.” So, she and her parents found a beautiful yacht and invested their savings to buy it so she could start her own charter business.