$100 as a measure of time.

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We often hear that time is money but have you ever calculated it? Literally?

The “I love you forever” mirage.

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Like many, I grew up surrounded by love stories about couples pledging to love one another for forever. And when I married, this dream was realized. We swore to love each other 'til death do us part. I was all set, happy and forever complete.

But that just wasn't my case. The promise of forever created a complacency within me.

Drinking from a fire hose.

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Today is my one year anniversary since joining Element AI and "drinking from a fire hose" is the only expression I feel accurately describes my incredible ride over the last 365 days.

Introducing the 168 Time Budget

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The fact that most of us budget money and not time has always intrigued me. Money is an elastic resource that is figuratively infinite. Time, however, is finite; we can't make more of it, once it is gone, it is gone. 168 hours a week. That is all we have. You, me, Elon Musk, Oprah … Continue reading Introducing the 168 Time Budget

Accidental collisions of the human kind.

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Last weekend, my closest friend Rhonda married her best friend Amit. It was a hallmark occasion in our epic friendship and my heart was bursting with joy to witness their union. I write this post in celebration of their special day. Back in the spring, Rhon asked me to speak at her wedding. To say I … Continue reading Accidental collisions of the human kind.

The End of an Era.

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The theme of this year’s TED conference was The Future You. Its relevance was striking as I flew home from sharing a mind-expanding week in NYC with my beloved TEDx tribe. Over the course of TEDFest, during the moments between powerful talks, I was overcome with profound gratitude mixed with a deep sadness as I … Continue reading The End of an Era.

Zero Inbox: Stop the Yo-Yo diet.

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Current email weight: 700+ unread Goal email weight: Zero Attack plan: 1. Educate ourselves on how to eat email better - consume all forms of advice, tips & tricks on how to better manage out the junk to focus on more quality email. 2. Create a realistic plan with SMART principles to achieve and maintain goal email weight, which we … Continue reading Zero Inbox: Stop the Yo-Yo diet.

My Past, Present & Future Selves

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For months I have been juggling a staggering multitude of projects, initiatives, and travel - at a level more than my usual hectic rhythm - to my own dismay, a couple weeks ago, I danced dangerously near the edge of my personal limits. Even though many friends and acquaintances often remark that they have no idea how I … Continue reading My Past, Present & Future Selves

Kindling the flames of epic friendships

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Last Saturday night I spent the evening catching up with old friends and was struck by the beauty of friendships that span decades. I have personally enjoyed the pleasurable company of 3 extraordinary ladies for just over half my life journey. Since 1998, we have borne witness to each other's lives. From trips abroad, nights on … Continue reading Kindling the flames of epic friendships

Mental rumble-strips. Using the past and the future to stay in the present.

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Since returning from paradise, I am slowly re-plugging myself back into the Matrix of everyday life. Fortunately, the Tico magic still lingers, continuing to gift me with profound reflections this week.

Snap. Click. Capturing the moment.

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Point, shoot. Snap, click. I love pictures. I take hundreds if not thousands of them. I even pay for cloud storage so they can automatically upload themselves from my devices. Yet, in my desire to capture the moment, I have come to realize how often I unconsciously cut short the magic of the moment itself in … Continue reading Snap. Click. Capturing the moment.

Costa Rica – Living in the moment

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This is my third trip to Costa Rica in 3 consecutive years. As a world traveler who loves to see new places, my numerous returns are a testament to the beauty and splendor of this place. The tico magic has cast its spell on me and I am smitten. One word: Nature. It is everywhere. … Continue reading Costa Rica – Living in the moment