Thanks, Rick, for that.  It feels like one of those emails to put a "star" on to come back and to refer back to for myself on a regular basis.

Thanks for leading by example and sharing your wisdom.

-tony

On Jul 28, 2015, at 6:46 AM, Rick Sapio <rsapio@mutualcapitalalliance.com> wrote:

> Justin,
>
> You're the best!
>
> ...and you're RIGHT!
>
> Thanks for the reminder to always give her credit.
>
> Rick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: list-manager@stagen.simplelists.com [mailto:list-manager@stagen.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Justin Abernathy
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 8:39 AM
> To: buffett@stagen.simplelists.com
> Subject: Re: un-attached, and a simple list
>
> Rick, I was thinking about this and my two cents on your reflection is
> that you may consider that another reason that you are on track is due to
> your life mate.  Melissa is beside you and the wind beneath your wings
> 110%.  Just something to consider.
>
> Hope the conference is terrific.
>
> On 7/26/15, 11:36 AM, "Rick Sapio" <rsapio@mutualcapitalalliance.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Team Buffett,
>>
>> I'm writing this as I sit on a plane heading to a conference with my
>> wife, Melissa.
>>
>> I was reflecting - at this moment - on the questions:  What is different
>> about my life now?  Why do I feel more centered now?  Why do I feel more
>> on purpose now?  Why do I feel like I'm surfing above the chaos?  Why do
>> I feel more successful in the game of life, as compared to times past?
>>
>> Then I started thinking about the decades of grueling work, the programs,
>> the journaling, the counseling sessions, the countless books, the
>> accountability groups, the Stagen work, the long days and nights of work,
>> the GOT program, etc., etc. etc.
>>
>> I had the realization that all the difficult work has FINALLY begun to
>> pay off in life satisfaction.
>>
>> What I realized is that I'm finally beginning to excel at some simple
>> things, which I'd like to share with all of you:
>>
>>
>> 1.  Clarity of my values and purpose.  These have become the true north
>> of my life. It took a lot of thinking and work, but that investment paid
>> off.
>>
>> 2.  Being surrounded by solid people that are important to me, and
>> feeding these relationships, by giving them time and commitment. I had to
>> make this an objective in order to finally achieve this one.
>>
>> 3.  Being un-attached to the outcome.  I found that virtually ALL of my
>> frustrations occurred when I wasn't accepting life and people AS THEY
>> ARE, instead of how I wanted them to be.  I've worked on several very
>> large business transactions as of late.  By remaining completely
>> un-attached to the outcome, I can actually be present and have fun (while
>> also increasing the probability that they actually occur).
>>
>> 4.  Being un-offendable.  There are countless reasons why all of us
>> should get offended each day, but for me, it's a waste of time.
>>
>> 5.  Taking care of health and fitness.  Enough said.
>>
>> 6.  Getting clear on how and when I use technology, and how and when my
>> family uses technology.  The research is clear on this, i.e. how
>> managing/limiting technology can lead to fulfillment.
>>
>> 7.  Focusing on simplicity in all aspects of life.
>>
>> 8.  Internalizing PRONOIA.  I truly believe Guy Finley's quote: "Only
>> good things happen to those for whom GOOD is ALL things."
>>
>> 9.  ...and lastly...removing toxic family members, friends, and business
>> associates from my life.  This takes work, but the rewards are HUGE. Here
>> is a simple article to get you started.  I realized that I had been a
>> VICTIM, by keeping these people around.  LINK:  Simple article on toxic
>> people:
>> http://www.inc.com/drew-hendricks/8-ways-emotionally-intelligent-people-de
>> al-with-toxic-people.html
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> rick
>>
>> Quote of the Week:
>> "Dream as if you'll live forever.  Live as if you'll die today!"    James
>> Dean
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