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Toggle navigation Skip to contentAbout Joel5 AM EmailsFI/RE Blogs[Random] RISE EARLY. RETIRE EARLY.START HERE5am emails LATEST POSTSDitching negative thoughts (and keeping good ones!)Did you know… You can get rid of your negative thoughts by writing them down onto a piece of paper, then ripping that paper up and throwing it in the trash? It’s true. A bunch of studies prove that turning our thoughts into material objects —> increases or decreases our mental impact depending on what Read more about Ditching negative thoughts (and keeping good ones!)[…]I am an idiot #15, #16 & #17 ?Yesterday I spent 20 mins walking around looking for my phone. —-> it was in my pocket. ??‍♂️ Last week I washed and dried a massive basket of laundry —-> When my wife got home she said all those clothes was already clean, I washed them again for no reason. ? The other day I Read more about I am an idiot #15, #16 & #17 ?[…]Life is messy (and that’s OK!)I used to be a clean freak about my car… ? Always kept it tidy, vacuumed the inside, made it smell good, etc. But… Then I got a kid. A messy kid. A kid who travels with handfuls of toys, snacks, books, spare clothes, and all types of other crap that messies a car. Now Read more about Life is messy (and that’s OK!)[…]A wish for your week aheadMay your week be both focused and impactful, a combination of smashing your to-do list while having the most fun you can along the way. May you remember your boundaries, protecting your flame so you’re in the best position to help others. May you stay positive and optimistic, celebrating when new opportunities fall in your Read more about A wish for your week ahead[…]Friday affirmations ☝️I am capable (actually MORE than capable) of finishing all my tasks on time today. ✅ My work stuff today directly contributes to the awesome life I’m building for me and my family. ?‍?‍? I will attract positive people and situations today (and leave a positive wake for others) ? My superpower is ___________ and Read more about Friday affirmations ☝️[…]An apple a day ?Did you know… eating more fruits and vegetables will actually make you happier? ??? It’s true! (well, maybe)… A recent study conducted with over 12,000 Australian adults found that consuming more fruits and vegetables boosted their happiness, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Woohoo! But… since the study was conducted in Australia, and Australians are mostly Read more about An apple a day ?[…]Tell me something good…Tell me something good about your boss: He’s funny and always jokes. When we get off the phone I always feel in a lighter mood and he always asks about my family/home life! Tell me something good about your neighborhood: My street has no driveways, which means kids can run or bike up and down Read more about Tell me something good…[…]100 days until Christmas! (This Friday)Yep, this Friday marks 100 days until Dec 25th… But the reason I’m letting you know a few days early is to give you time to prepare the best gift ever for someone you love. All you need is a notebook ? and a pencil ✏️ 1) Starting this Friday, write one tiny little love note on Read more about 100 days until Christmas! (This Friday)[…]The Platinum RuleYou probably know the Golden Rule (treat others how you want to be treated)… but have you ever heard of the Platinum Rule? It’s: Treat others how they want to be treated. It’s a subtle difference, but a huge one because it requires willingness to learn the other people’s situation before speaking and acting. Assuming Read more about The Platinum Rule[…]Lucky little puppyYesterday I found a lost puppy! This poor little guy was in the Trader Joes parking lot, belly covered in fleas and had an infected eye :(. Luckily I had a spare towel in my car, gloves, and the animal shelter was only a 5 min drive away. The shelter worker scanned his back and Read more about Lucky little puppy[…]pet·ri·chor ☔️Morning peeps, happy saturday! Learned a new word this week… “Petrichor”. It means: a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. We’ve had a brutal heat wave the past couple weeks in California, but last night it bucketed rain all night and this morning smells like Read more about pet·ri·chor ☔️[…]Good things take timeThe day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit” ? I love this quote. It can also be translated into… ? “The day you invest the money is not the day you become a millionaire” or…. “The day you impress your boss is not the day you get the promotion” Read more about Good things take time[…]Reminder: Be yourself todayHave you ever met someone at a party and after 20 minutes of chatting to them you still have no clue who they are and what they really do? Surface-level people can be irritating — even if they seem kind of interesting, you can never quite trust them because something feels hidden. What about the Read more about Reminder: Be yourself today[…]Cheers to you, and me ?Musicians don’t retire. They stop when they’ve got no more music in them.” — Louis Armstrong I don’t know about you guys, but there’s plenty of music left in me. Happy Labor Day everyone. Cheers to all your hard work. – Joel Last nights sunset in Ventura, CaliforniaDo good stuff —> Expect good stuff.One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the park. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had a big bag of candy. The boy offered a trade… All his marbles in exchange for the girl’s entire bag of candy. The girl agreed and they shook hands. The girl handed over Read more about Do good stuff —> Expect good stuff.[…]Less is more? ?‍♂️This weekend: Less is more! (unless it’s kindness, love, laughing, intimacy, compassion, generosity, happiness, creativity, fun activities, sunshine….) Hang on a sec, I change my mind: More is more! Wishing you a great weekend, packing it with stuff you love. ? Love, Joel “There was no one here at 6am” — From my buddy Cullen Read more about Less is more? ?‍♂️[…]You’re getting closerHappy Thursday!!! Today you are one step closer to t̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶e̶e̶k̶e̶n̶d̶ your goals! So work hard, focus on what matters, and remember you are capable of building anything you want in life. ??? – Joel “We did that team relay race this past weekend that I was telling you about (Ragnar Rainier). Pic from the Read more about You’re getting closer[…]Wednesday Interlude ?Good morning everyone! Today is Wednesday. And tomorrow, it will not be Wednesday. A week from now, we’ll be in September. A few months from now, we’ll have freezing cold weather. A few years from now, we’ll have changed jobs, our kids will be much older and other big life changes. A few decades from Read more about Wednesday Interlude ?[…]Be the changeT oday you are a leader. Never U nderestimate your influence on E veryone around you. There’s a S hortage of amiability in this D ay and age. So be kind, helpful, A nd be the type of change Y ou want to see in this world. Happy Tuesday. – Joel “Greetings from Maui” — Read more about Be the change[…]Monday ‘tudeMindset (noun) The established set of attitudes held by someone; the driving force in the quest for success and achievement. “It’s a tough day, but I can get through anything with the right mindset” ***** Happy Monday, y’all! Get your head right before tackling your stuff today. ? – Joel Walked past these beautiful flowers Read more about Monday ‘tude[…]Happy NO DayThis weekend is full of NOs… No rushing ?‍♂️ No uniforms ? No meetings ? No stress ? No bed time or alarm clock ? Wishing you a relaxing weekend, saying No to the stuff you don’t want to do and Yes to the stuff you’re looking forward to! You’ve earned it. – Joel A Read more about Happy NO Day[…]Surfing on top of your problems ?‍♂️“The minute you start seeing your obstacles as things that are made for you, to give you what you need, then life starts to get fun, right? You start surfing on top of your problems instead of living underneath them,” – Ashton Kutcher Happy Friday, positive people!! Today’s reminder: The problems you’re dealing with currently Read more about Surfing on top of your problems ?‍♂️[…]Happy is the person who has a friendI just learned that today is “National Kiss and Make Up Day” Kind of fitting for a quote someone sent me yesterday: Happy is the person who has a friend. Happier is the person who is a friend. Happiest is the person who has a friend and is a friend. – Fred Lowrey With today’s Read more about Happy is the person who has a friend[…]Maybe I’m the dumb one?I’ve got a dumb meeting today with a dumb person about a dumb thing. Grrr… ? Actually, the person i’m meeting with isn’t really dumb…. They’re actually quite nice, I’m just grumpy because it’s not convenient for me today. And actually, now that I think about it, the meeting isn’t dumb either… It has to Read more about Maybe I’m the dumb one?[…]What’s the second right answer?Here’s a cool little trick to help you think outside the box more… When problem solving, ask yourself: “What’s the second right answer?” This removes the idea that there is 1 perfect solution to every problem, and gets you thinking more creatively. (If you remove sun, you can see the evening stars) Today: Challenge your Read more about What’s the second right answer?[…]Knee deep in shhh…You may be knee deep, trudging through crappy problems this week… But remember, there are other people out there going through similar issues who are absolutely drowning inside. This week: Be considerate. Help others if you can, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it! Happy Monday! Go get ’em. – Read more about Knee deep in shhh…[…]Fun stuff from you guys ?Morning everyone!!! ☕️ It makes me really happy reading the fun little things happening in your lives. Sharing these stories along is fun too — they add just a little bit of cheer to people’s day. Anyway, THANK YOU for your email replies ? Here’s a few things people are celebrating this weekend… ***** “I Read more about Fun stuff from you guys ?[…]Friday celebrations! ?Woot woot! It’s Friday and there’s lot’s to celebrate. Here’s a few things going on in my world… Today is the 6th month mark for me being a Dad! ?‍♂️ Thanks to LAUSD, both my wife and kid get free lunches at their schools this entire year! ? Had a great call with my bosses Read more about Friday celebrations! ?[…]Just another day?Another day to get stuff done Another day to prove yourself Another day to learn cool stuff Another day to course-correct And build your awesome dream life It’s not “just another day”. It’s “ANOTHER DAY! Woohoo ? ?” So make it a good one, – Joel From Eric B — “Visiting Carolina Beach North Carolina Read more about Just another day?[…]Someone like you ?Your smile is unique. ? Nobody smiles like you and that makes a difference in this world. The way you talk is unique. ?‍♀️ You deliver words differently than others and that makes a difference in this world. Your actions are unique. ? When you do kind stuff it makes a difference in this world. Read more about Someone like you ?[…]Negativity = unproductive“I do not recall a time when negativity fixed anything” – @klinknt If you come across any negativity today, you can either a) join in, foster it, stoke the fire and solve nothing… or b) squash it, rise above it, extinguish it and move on with your awesome life. (pssst! ? Choose option B… You’ll Read more about Negativity = unproductive[…]Summer is just beginning!My friend said yesterday… “It’s sad that today is the last day of summer. The kids go back to school tomorrow and there’s only 4 months until year 2023”. Whoa! I mean, yes that’s technically true according to clocks and calendars… But just because summer is ending it doesn’t mean the fun has to end!! Read more about Summer is just beginning![…]Gifts from the universeYesterday morning, I was about to buy a new coffee pot online (ours broke), when suddenly my neighbor just showed up and gave me a spare coffee machine they had lying around (it’s a nice one too!) ☕️ Then around midday, I was pulling out of the garage when I noticed a guy dumping a Read more about Gifts from the universe[…]Life is like a mirrorLife is like a mirror — Smile at it, and it smiles back at you. ***** Today, try and approach everything you do with a happy and positive outlook. The universe has a funny way of giving you happy and positive experiences in return. Happy Wednesday! A great day to build a great day! – Read more about Life is like a mirror[…]We are all made of stardustI stayed up way too late last night… Everything started out fine — I was in bed at 9pm and tired and stuff. But then I accidentally stumbled across a news article on my phone about how humans are all made of stardust. Then that led to an interesting Ted Talk video. Then another one Read more about We are all made of stardust[…]Today’s happiness forecast… ??‍?Well hello there everybody this is 5am Joel with your monday morning happiness forecast… ??‍? Today will be mostly awesome with a chance of brilliant. We’ve got a 90% chance of yummy coffee to begin the day, followed by a wave of productivity, energy and optimism. Good vibes will roll in around mid-morning, spurring tranquility Read more about Today’s happiness forecast… ??‍?[…]RIP Joe O’Leary ?Yesterday I got this email alert from Google ? (I’m not sure why I got this — I must have set up a search alert for my name years ago — I’ve never received a single alert since) Anyway, seeing my (almost) name next to an obituary was kind of frightening. A reminder that life Read more about RIP Joe O’Leary ?[…]Gratitude all roundIf you have a roof over your head right now, look up and say “Thank you mr. roof! You are awesome!” If you have food in your fridge right now, open it up and say “Good morning delicious foods, I can’t wait to eat you later!” If you have money in your purse… “Hello coins Read more about Gratitude all round[…]Stop me from doing something dumbI have a scathing email sitting in my draft folder right now… I wrote it yesterday but never hit send. ? It’s emotional, scornful, and no good will come from it. But, I still kind of want to sent it!!… (Because honestly I feel helpless and bullied and am having a really hard time getting Read more about Stop me from doing something dumb[…]Less complaining & more *doing something about it*“I love to walk regularly, and I used to complain to myself about all the garbage I saw everywhere while walking. Then one day I said: I could do something different, I could be thankful that I have legs to walk, hands that move and a body that can bend. I could pick up the Read more about Less complaining & more *doing something about it*[…]Happy endings ?You can’t control how this week started. Monday and Tuesday are gone. But you *can* control how this week ends. Today, Thursday and Friday are what you make it. So make it GOOD! Wishing you all happy endings (to the week) ? – Joel A pillow fort I made yesterday for my nephews. It lasted Read more about Happy endings ?[…]Your blind spotsSomeone gave me some feedback recently… They asked me to “try to smile more and have a positive look” (when dropping my kid off at school in the morning). Tbh I was pretty shocked to hear this! I thought I already was a smiley and positive dude, especially around kids. But apparently not enough! Then Read more about Your blind spots[…]A crisp $100 bill ?A professor stood up in front of the class holding up a brand new crisp $100 bill. He said, “who wants this?” The entire class raised their hands. Then the professor scrunched up the money in his hand, creasing and folding it all over. He asked again, “who wants it now?” Everyone still raised their Read more about A crisp $100 bill ?[…]You deserve a day offDid you know… The human body creates ~330 Billion new cells every day? ? That’s 3.8 Million new cells every second! Your body is constantly growing, healing, adapting, repairing itself, shedding bad stuff and generating new stuff. That’s a lot of hard work, you being you! And since you’re working so hard every second of Read more about You deserve a day off[…]Solar Therapy ?It rises, a glorious sun, if one can sit quite long enough, Seeing it, one feels… now I have everything, everything I could ever want. ~ Hafiz ***** Woot woot! It’s FRIDAY!!! And now after reading this poem my plan is to sit and look at the sun all day long! (well, not look directly Read more about Solar Therapy ?[…]TSA Lost and Found ?I did something dumb last week… I accidentally left my Apple Earbuds at the TSA checkpoint at LAX airport. ? I must have been so flustered before our flight that I forgot to doublecheck those plastic bin thingys after going through security. Bugger! 100 bucks down the drain! It sucks when that happens. Puts a Read more about TSA Lost and Found ?[…]Bad News | Good NewsBad news: I did not win the $850 Mega Millions lottery last night. But… Good news: I already have everything I need in life! (and I already AM the person I want to be in the world right now) Extra zeros at the end of your bank balance would be fun. But it’s certainly not Read more about Bad News | Good News[…]This is not your practice lifeThis is not your practice life. It’s not a test run. It’s the real deal. We’re playing for keeps. And although every day brings second chances and new opportunities, life is shockingly short. So today: Do things you love, with people you love. Fill every hour with stuff you’re proud to say you did. ? Read more about This is not your practice life[…]Boo hoo… Mondays are hard ?Yep, it’s Monday. And you can go on crying about how crap Mondays are… OR you can focus on the positive things that are IN your control!!! Here are some reminders (in case you forgot)… you control your pace today ??‍♂️ you choose the music today ? you make your agenda ? you own your Read more about Boo hoo… Mondays are hard ?[…]Make it a great day (for someone else).kar·ma (noun) 1. The sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. Today: Do good things, and good things will happen to you. (And even if you don’t believe in this karma stuff –> you should still do good things anyway. Because there’s Read more about Make it a great day (for someone else).[…]Reasons you might fail…Here are some reasons people fail when trying new things… They run out of time (and quit) They run out of money (and quit) It’s more challenging than they originally thought (so they quit) People make fun of them (so they quit) They get scared (and quit) There’s too much competition out there (so they Read more about Reasons you might fail…[…]I am an idiot #14 ?Yesterday was my wife and I’s 7 year wedding anniversary. And…. I forgot. ?‍♂️ Actually we both forgot. If it wasn’t for one of our friends texting us mid-morning saying happy anniversary, we probably would have missed the day completely. And now I’m a little embarrassed because we pride ourselves on celebrating every little milestone Read more about I am an idiot #14 ?[…]Your personal cheerleader ?‍♀️I was thinking the other day… Wouldn’t it be cool to have a personal assistant or someone who’s entire job was to follow you around all day, motivating and encouraging you, telling you compliments, pushing you and reminding you how awesome you are at stuff? Imagine how great you’d feel and all the stuff you’d Read more about Your personal cheerleader ?‍♀️[…]Quiet like Sunday morning“Randall Stutman, who for decades has been the behind-the-scenes adviser for many of the biggest CEOs and leaders on Wall Street, once studied how several hundred senior executives of major corporations recharged in their downtime. The answers were things like sailing, long distance cycling, listening quietly to classical music, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, and fishing. Read more about Quiet like Sunday morning[…]Beautiful stories. Beautiful people.Many years ago I was flying commercially somewhere and I had already been flying in the Air Force a number of years. I had a window seat and I told the employee at the gate that if anybody else would want a window seat, I don’t mind trading. A bit later she called me up Read more about Beautiful stories. Beautiful people.[…]Friday celebrations ?Not feeling great this morning ? BUT… whenever I wake up this way, the first thing I try to do is think of good things that are happening in life. That snaps me into a better mood, then the day carries on from there. So, here’s some cool things I’m celebrating rn… My wife and Read more about Friday celebrations ?[…]Stop wishing. Start working.Yesterday I was at a suit shop getting fitted for a tux. As the tailor was taking measurements, I sucked in my belly and said, “I’m not usually this chubby, hopefully I’ll lose a bit of weight before the wedding”. The tailor just smiled and said… “Yeah, ok. They all say that.” ***** This was Read more about Stop wishing. Start working.[…]Do good and good things will happen ?A few weeks ago I was at Hertz rental car with my aunt and uncle. Like any travel shop right now, this place was busy, understaffed, and full of frustrated customers. We had been waiting a while in line, and just as we were about to get helped a lady barged in front of us Read more about Do good and good things will happen ?[…]Be different. Be nice.Taking an axe and chopping your neighbors furniture into pieces won’t make your furniture look one bit better. And using verbal axes and grenades on another person doesn’t do one thing to make you a better you or me a better me.” – David Schwartz ***** Happy Tuesday, y’all! Just a quick reminder: Gossip reduces the Read more about Be different. Be nice.[…]You got this ?“The same boiling water that softens the potato, hardens the egg. It’s about what you’re made of, not the circumstances.” Happy Monday dudes! Just a quick reminder that you can handle anything this week throws at you. You’re made of tougher stuff than you think. Bring on the hot water. You got this. ??? – Read more about You got this ?[…]The Benevolent Cycle ⭕️Kindness makes you happy –> And happiness makes you kind. It’s a benevolent cycle ⭕️ To start, just do one small kind deed for someone else in the morning. It’ll kick start your day with happiness, then the kind cycle continues from there. Wishing you a great Friday, getting lost in the merriment. Love, Joel Read more about The Benevolent Cycle ⭕️[…]Screw ups are inevitableToday, you will probably: screw something up waste some time waste some money miss an opportunity eat something unhealthy But that’s totally ok! We can’t be perfect all day every day. We are humans, not robots. We make mistakes. As long as we try to… learn from our screw ups get most of our to-do Read more about Screw ups are inevitable[…]Action is the antidote to worryWorry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere. Soooo… What are your plans today? Sit around rocking for hours, going nowhere?… Or are you actually taking steps towards your goals and fixing problems? (Pssst! Choose the later. Action is the antidote to worry) Wishing you a Read more about Action is the antidote to worry[…]Chasing after two foxes ?A student said to his martial arts teacher… “I want to study karate and become a black belt. But I will also dedicate myself to Judo so I am familiar with many fighting styles. That is the only way I will be the best.” The teacher responded… “If a man goes into a field and Read more about Chasing after two foxes ?[…]Enjoying the small things ?Good morning and happy 4th of July!!! ?? Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated with all the crap that’s going on in the world. It seems every day there’s something new to be sad about. ? BUT, on the flip side… If you pay attention, there’s also something new every day to be happy about!! Read more about Enjoying the small things ?[…]Never-never land“Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.” Happy weekend my friends! It’s time to act like kids again. Today I’m planning to watch some cartoons, eat lots of cereal, build sand castles on the beach (then smash them), fly a kite, laugh and play with my friends and stay up way past my bedtime. Read more about Never-never land[…]July 1st *Self* Worth ReportIn the finance community, people update their Net Worth Report at the start of each month… But today, I’m evaluating my *Self Worth* instead. (Self worth is basically the same as Self Esteem… It’s confidence in one’s own abilities and assurance of who they are) Here are some areas in my life and a rating Read more about July 1st *Self* Worth Report[…]Too many browser tabs open…You know when you’ve got 100 tabs open on your internet browser and things start to run slowly?… Well that’s what’s going on in my mind this week. I’ve got too many mental tabs open. World news, work stuff, future travel plans, social drama, finance projects, etc.. The list is massive and my puny brain Read more about Too many browser tabs open…[…]Happy Whens Day #2Happy “Whens” Day! Finish these self-reflective sentences… I do my best work when _________ I feel courageous when _________ My day is a success when _________ Just something to ponder this morning before you go and create your awesome day ahead. Make it a good one ☝️ – Joel Pic from Christina.. “a beautiful “almost” Read more about Happy Whens Day #2[…]Don’t think. Just do.You’ve got 100 important decisions to make today… But, if you “second guess” yourself with each decision, it’s actually like making 200 decisions, because each one takes twice as much brain power. And if you’re the type of person who “second guesses their second guess” (me, sometimes! ?‍♂️) then you’re really making 300 decisions and Read more about Don’t think. Just do.[…]Fresh week aheadIt’s time. Time to do what you do best. A fresh new day. A fresh new week. Fresh tasks. Fresh challenges. Fresh solutions. Fresh attitude. Time to show everyone (including yourself) what you’re made of. Ready. Set. Go. Happy Monday! ? – Joel “Cool to see at the nearby primary school” — Sent in by Read more about Fresh week ahead[…]Wake Up & Live“Wake up and live” – Bob Marley Happy Sunday! It’s a beautiful day to get up and do… whatever brings you happiness in life! Living life to the fullest means enjoying each and every waking moment — whether that’s simply sipping coffee in the morning, or getting out and doing something crazy you’ve never done Read more about Wake Up & Live[…]Counting your good thingsHappy Friday! Time to count our good things…. Good thing from this month: My little bro got married and family got bigger! ? Good thing from this week: I got a pretty large mention at work this week that boosted my confidence ?‍? Good thing happening today: Going surfing this morning! ?‍♂️ Good thing this weekend: Catching up with some Read more about Counting your good things[…]The Man in the Iron LungThis is Paul Alexander. He is 74 and lives in Dallas, TX — inside a large “iron lung”. He is a polio survivor. And although Paul has been paralyzed from the neck down since age 6… He graduated 2nd in his high school class, earned a bachelors degree at University of TX, and then went Read more about The Man in the Iron Lung[…]I am an idiot #13 ?About 20 years ago, back in high school, I was sitting around with my friends in a circle one day. All of them were gossiping and making fun of this one particular girl. I didn’t really know this girl, but since my friends were talking bad about her, I thought I needed to do it Read more about I am an idiot #13 ?[…]It’s gonna be a loooong dayHappy Tuesday, and happy Summer Solstice! Here are come cool things happening today: Today is the longest day of the year… Woohoo! ? More daylight minutes to enjoy life!! The sun won’t travel across our sky in a straight line today… it will curve slightly. (Good to know for those sunbathing today, trying to get Read more about It’s gonna be a loooong day[…]BYO Sunshine ☀️Wherever you go today and whatever you get up to, bring your own sunshine. Light and warmth are dearly missing in today’s world. Let’s all help change that. Happy Monday!!! – Joel Sunrise in Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia. Pic from my buddy Kurtis!The building blocks of life ?Let’s say you are trying to build a castle in life… —> Every time you think a positive thought, take an optimistic approach, or have an open mind… you are placing 1 teeny tiny building block onto your castle. ? —> Every time you think negatively, hold anger or dwell on problems, you are removing Read more about The building blocks of life ?[…]Spreading joy in the neighborhood ?Happy Saturday! Here’s a fun story that came in from Jason R ??? “Yesterday, two little girls came to the door selling lemonade door to door. This was just them trying to make a few bucks but I was impressed with their drive. I asked if they had the lemonade, they said no, they’d have Read more about Spreading joy in the neighborhood ?[…]Back in the saddle again ?Morning y’all, happy Friday!! Sorry I’ve been MIA this past week… My family all came to town for my little brother’s wedding so I’ve keeping the laptop shut and spending every second I can with them. It’s been awesome — many late nights, lots of laughing (some crying), and delicious wine with every meal ? Read more about Back in the saddle again ?[…]How can you make it more *fun*?When I ask my toddler, “Can you please put on your shoes?”… He ignores me, cries, whines, and does everything in his power to *not* put on shoes. But when I ask him, “What are the fastest pair of shoes you have?”… He will happily grab his favorite shoes, put them on and meet me Read more about How can you make it more *fun*?[…]A diamond doesn’t shine at the bottom of a cave.A father told his daughter, “Congrats on your graduation. I bought you a car a while ago. I want you to have it now. But before I give it to you, take it to a car dealer in the city. See how much they offer if you sell it.” The girl came back to her Read more about A diamond doesn’t shine at the bottom of a cave.[…]You do you ✌️Would you let a stranger write your to-do list for the day? ? (Of course you wouldn’t. Because they don’t know anything about you and only you know what needs to get done today.) What about your annual goals list?… Would you let a stranger create your list of goals to achieve this year? (Of Read more about You do you ✌️[…]Keep doing what you’re doing.Feeling a bit lost and not sure exactly where you’re headed in life? (I do). Ridiculously busy right now with no end in sight? (I am). World events starting to get you down and messing with your dreams? (yep, me too ?). Well, I just want to remind you all that: You are not alone Read more about Keep doing what you’re doing.[…]There’s a couch on the road! ?You’re cruising along, minding your own business, working hard towards your goals in life… then suddenly a couch appears in the middle of your road!? ? (Sometimes it’s a metaphorical couch, and sometimes it’s a real couch.) You’re momentarily stuck. What do you do now? Do you get angry, complain, blame others, feel sorry for Read more about There’s a couch on the road! ?[…]Let’s get STONED ?   S tart with coffee    T hink positive thoughts    O utshine your peers    N ail your entire to-do list    E nd work early    D ance in the nude (I thought of a few different things for the D sentence, but landed on “dance in the nude” because it’s the funniest Read more about Let’s get STONED ?[…]Grab a $20 Giving Card –> Do some good.Hey dudes! Great news!!! ? Remember last year my employer gave away a bunch of “Giving Cards” — where they send you a $20 prepaid Visa card for you to spend it doing some good in your community?? Well…. The creators of that giving card platform (extremely generous people btw) reached out to me for Read more about Grab a $20 Giving Card –> Do some good.[…]Just keep swimming, just keep swimming ?I love 3 day weekends! But, this morning I woke up with 5 days worth of work to do, and only 4 days to do it. (actually, I’m taking next week off, so I really have 9 days of work to do in 4 days) ? My muse this week will be Dory from Finding Read more about Just keep swimming, just keep swimming ?[…]Sunday Family TimeHappy Sunday, y’all! My parents arrived from Australia yesterday! From left to right, this is my wife, my brother, Mum, Dad and me ? ? I’m gonna shut the laptop now and give them my full attention. ? Wishing you all a lovely Sunday filled with sunshine and laughter. Life is good! Love, JoelTime to Unwindun·wind (verb) 1. relax after a period of work or tension. synonyms: relax, loosen up, ease up/off, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose; laze, idle, loaf, do nothing, sit back, stand down, lounge, loll, slump, flop, put one’s feet up, take it easy, luxuriate, take time off, slack off, be at leisure, take Read more about Time to Unwind[…]Kind humans of the world…Tuesday morning I was walking with my kid in the neighborhood. A nice lady stopped us and said, “hello, would you like some art supplies?”… We followed her to her house 1 street away and she gave us these… I know there’s a lot of nastiness going on in the world right now… But there Read more about Kind humans of the world…[…]Embrace your abnormality ?I find it amusing that we’re all pretending to be normal when we all could be insanely interesting instead ~ atlas ***** Dear whoever is reading this: You are *not* normal. (sorry). You are so much more! Embrace your abnormality. It’s what makes you insanely interesting. Happy Thursday! Wishing you a weird day ? Read more about Embrace your abnormality ?[…]The dumb things you do ?A famous CEO used to start every Monday morning staff meeting by asking his employees… ”Hey everyone, what are the top 25 dumb things we do around here?” Then he’d make a list, and spend his week fixing those dumb things. Pretty cool, right? Sometimes the most effective way to increase goodness —> is to Read more about The dumb things you do ?[…]It is decided. Today will be a good day.This morning I woke up and made a choice: To be happy and have a great day. And now that I’ve decided this, I’m committed to making it a fact. Everywhere I go and everything I do will be within these “happy & great day” parameters. Positive morning thoughts –> positive actions –> positive results! Read more about It is decided. Today will be a good day.[…]Challenge this week: Impress yourselfGot a challenge for you this week… Find 5 quiet little ways to impress yourself. Don’t worry about other people, their reactions, or how it makes you look. These 5 little things are done by YOU, for YOU. Also keep in mind these don’t have to be achieving huge milestones or personal goals. Just small Read more about Challenge this week: Impress yourself[…]What are you up to today?Today, you are making a deal with yourself… You are trading 1 x Day of your life, and in return you will get _______ memories. What is _______? It can be whatever you want it to be. You get to decide. Are you excited about _______? Is _______ memories worth trading your time for? Will Read more about What are you up to today?[…]Good vibes coming your wayHappy Saturday!!! Wishing you lots of happiness, good vibes, positivity, smiles, hugs and kisses, special moments, delicious foods, relaxing naps, unexpected presents, random signs from the universe, free money, inner peace, uncontrollable laughter, celebrations, play time with friends, raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens… Did I miss anything? Basically whatever stuff you love in Read more about Good vibes coming your way[…]A happy Friday checklist… ?It’s Friday! Woohoo ? Here are your missions today, should you choose to accept them… ✅ Laugh at least 10 times today ✅ Celebrate a milestone or small win that happened this past week ✅ Celebrate *someone else’s* small win from this past week ✅ Dish out 5 compliments to other people today. (While you’re Read more about A happy Friday checklist… ?[…]Compose yourself ?‍♀️com·po·sure (noun) the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. “she retained composure through thick and thin” ***** Good morning, all! Here are a few mid-week reminders: You are in control of your feelings, and your response to situations around you. ? You are a positive thinker! And positivity (+ kindness) Read more about Compose yourself ?‍♀️[…]Pondering life and death ☠️I’ve been thinking a lot about death recently… (not in a weird way, just trying to make sense of it somehow) A friend told me about an app called WeCroak… It sends 5 x notifications at random times each day with messages and quotes about death (and life). It’s a little strange at first, but Read more about Pondering life and death ☠️[…]PreviousNextSubscribe to 5am JoelSITE DISCLAIMER: Everything on this site is for information purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. I am not a financial advisor, accountant or tax professional. No one should make any investment decision without first conducting his or her own research and due diligence. Zerif Lite developed by ThemeIsle Loading Comments...