And it’s the third question that has the most punch. — I have a confession to make. Despite having taken refuge in the Buddha some years ago — which is to commit to the Buddha (the teacher), the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community), I am not someone you would follow to figure out how to be a good…

Skills to find calm, even in the midst of a stormy life — For a couple of days, I lost my mind. Well, I didn’t lose it; I misplaced my brain’s managing partner. Before I figured it out, I was sleeping poorly and noticed my resting heart rate was going up. I felt tired, frustrated, and uninspired. I heard myself labeling everyone and…

Learn to take reasonable risks and use lots of discretion in listening to others’ advice. — The current average life expectancy for the world in 2022 is 72.98 years. In the time you have left, what do you not want to leave undone? Living a big life takes courage. Each time you take a reasonable risk, you learn, through trial and error, that you can manage yourself regardless of what life hands…

Master the art of managing yourself, not them. — People will always see the world through different lenses. We can turn that into a problem or learn to manage ourselves like class acts when conflict rears its gnarly head. Whether you’re at work, at home, or shopping at your local deli, you can choose how to handle the discomfort…

Don’t keep score, don’t hold back, and make sure you have a prosperity consciousness rather than a poverty consciousness. — Sure, you have to keep on top of your business records and financials. But that’s not what I mean when I say don’t keep score. I’m talking about not worrying about how much you give and whether or not you’re working harder than somebody else. That goes for your time…

Get the truth from someone you trust, but brace yourself for what you might hear. — Coaches and mentors come in all shapes and sizes. If you are ready for change, look for people who hold a mirror up to your approaches, who ask challenging questions, and who offer you relevant feedback that allows you to stop doing what isn’t working, and do more of what…

And remember, we all want the same thing. — So says Peter Kaufman, a storehouse of information on living life well. He’s the CEO of Glenair, an aerospace company based in California, and the editor of Poor Charlie’s Almanack, a book about Charlie Munger. You’ve probably never heard of him. I hope to help you remember him. I listened…

And get back quickly when you fall below. — Georgia O’Keeffe said, I have been afraid every moment of my life, and it hasn’t kept me from doing anything. I too have been afraid every moment of my life, and sometimes it has kept me from doing things. I don’t think anybody arrives at perfect mastery of being human…