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Key Components to Living a Good Life

Key Components to Living a Good Life

Have you ever wondered, "Am I living a good life?" We all have the same 24 hours in a day; however, each and every one of us spends them differently, leading to various outcomes. In this week's post, we're excited to share a TedTalk by neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki and HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth's CEO, Annabel Spring, where they discuss the key components of living a good life. While watching, be sure to note where you are already meeting the mark and where you may need to improve for a good life! https://www.ted.com/talks/annabel_spring_and_wendy_suzuki_what_makes_a_good_life_a_neuroscientist_and_a_global_financial_ceo_answer?subtitle=en Key Components to Living a Good…
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When You Give Joy, You Get More In Return

When You Give Joy, You Get More In Return

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Joy is a gift that keeps on giving! We hope you enjoy this quote from former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, where she shares the benefits of giving joy and happiness to others. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the…
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Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be

Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be

I was recently reviewing a book about college admissions. In doing so, I thought it would be good to research the answer to a simple question, “how much does the college you attend matter in your future?” I have three children (two currently in college and one in high school) so I wanted to share my findings with them and others. This post summarizes the research, finding that where you go is not who you’ll be. Read on for some simple advice for high school students and parents navigating the college admissions process. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll…
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Never Neglect Opportunity for Improvement

Never Neglect Opportunity for Improvement

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week's quote may be short and sweet but it's a very important reminder from the late esteemed scholar and philologist, Williams Jones. We should always take an opportunity for improvement! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10…
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Growing Others Is The Secret to Success

Growing Others Is The Secret to Success

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from American business executive, engineer, and writer, Jack Welch! He was a strong leader as CEO of General Electric for nearly 20 years, proving the secret to success! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the…
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Updated and Improved Financial Advice from Personal Kaizen

Updated and Improved Financial Advice from Personal Kaizen

Last month we shared new research on money and happiness and updated Rule 7 of our 10 Rules for Life to, “To be wealthy, spend money on what you love.” After updating the rule, I read through all of our previous Personal Kaizen financial advice blog posts to see what other information might be outdated or need an update. This post is a nice summary of all things financial. Personal Kaizen Finance Blog Posts Here is a list of our previous long-form posts related to finances and money: Personal Kaizen Rule 7: To be Wealthy, Spend Money on What You…
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We Always Have More to Give

We Always Have More to Give

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Simone Biles has always inspired us, but after the 2024 Olympics, we're especially excited to share this quote. Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with 11 Olympic and 30 World Championship medals. After winning 3 Gold medals at this year's Olympics, she knows what it's like to keep pushing and always have more to give! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and…
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The Interconnectedness of All Life

The Interconnectedness of All Life

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! We are excited to share Carl Sagan's life-altering perspective of our Home, where he challenges us to consider the interconnectedness of all life. Sagan was an astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator who understood the importance of humility! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many…
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New Data Shows More Money Leads to Greater Happiness

New Data Shows More Money Leads to Greater Happiness

Rule 7 of our 10 Rules for Life is, “To be rich, spend money on what you love.” As we introduce that rule, we note that as long as you have enough money (currently an income of around $100,000 per year), more money won’t make you much happier. This is based on a famous economic study, but a new study has the opposite finding. So, what is true? Does more money lead to greater happiness? Studies on the Relationship Between Money and Happiness It is very hard to study the relationship between money and happiness without controlling for other factors,…
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Concentrate on the Present Moment

Concentrate on the Present Moment

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Have you ever found yourself lost in thoughts of yesterday or maybe even tomorrow? We hope this quote from Buddha, offers a powerful antidote, urging us to redirect our attention to the present moment! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem…
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