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Reasons You Should Laugh More

We have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” And I would recommend you keep your regular prescriptions, as there is some truth to it. If you read my book, The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life, you know that humour is one of the Golden Pearls. It truly makes your life fantastic because it’s side effects last well after the laugh. Laughter can affect you socially, physically, and mentally. The very act of laughing unleashes…

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Twitter Buzz About The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life

A morning routine of mine this summer is sitting on my deck, sipping coffee and reading Twitter reviews about The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life. The last few months have certainly been an amazing whirlwind. But mornings are a peaceful part of my day and I enjoy spending them catching up on Twitter.  Starting my day…

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My Top Four YouTube Videos

1) The Secrets of Living A Fantastic Life Book Trailer  Our book is an emotional journey, and this YouTube video picks up its essence. Whether you have read my book or not, this video is a must watch. It goes over three of the golden pearls in my book and keeps the viewer engaged. Watch the trailer on YouTube…

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“The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life”: Book of the Day

Wow! On July 28, 2020, The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life, was featured as the Book of the Day by OnlineBookClub.org. As a result, there are hundreds of comments on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. I am beyond honoured and thankful. Today, I’d like to share some of my favourite reviews with you.  What Readers On Twitter Are Saying… Ri knocked it out of the…

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Get an Attitude Makeover

Check your attitude! In his poem, If, Rudyard Kipling writes: “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/And treat those two impostors just the same…. you’ll be a man my son.”  Forst Gump philosophized: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”  The highs and lows can be exhausting if not met with the right attitude. I…

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Live Your Life With Purpose

Let’s talk about living with purpose. Did you miss it? It’s that time of the day, week, month, or year where we say things like:  “Where has the time gone?”  “It’s just about August, where has summer gone?”  “We’ve only been out to the lake once this whole summer, how can this be?”  However, it’s not just time. The…

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The Power of Enthusiasm

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I wrote a book. Well, it’s not a secret! By now, you likely know all about it. And, how exciting is it that it is a bestseller. In “The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life,” I talk about 13 ways you can live your best life. Today, I want to dive deeper into one of my favourite  pearls and share how powerful it is. What is the secret? ENTHUSIASM!  Let me explain why. …

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Summer Fun With the Family

The sun is out, and we want to enjoy the beautiful summer ahead of us! It is still important to practice social distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean stay in your house all day. Let’s look at some fun activities you can do with your family while you enjoy the beautiful weather we are (rightfully!) in store for. …

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Staying Sane in a Digital COVID-19 World

Before COVID-19, one could easily make the argument that we spend too much time online. However, now online connections have become not just a tool to connect, but a safe way to do so. Many people I talk to say, “You know Doc, I spend more time in Zoom meetings than I ever did in boardroom meetings.” Then when they want to talk with friends, they go back…

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The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life

Are you finding fulfillment in your life? We are amid a Global Pandemic, the likes we have not seen for over 100 years. It is understandable if your life is not filled with joy every single day. In 2003, I experienced the scariest moment of my life and was faced with my mortality. There is nothing like facing the very real fact you could die. I empathize with…

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The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life: What’s Next?

We are now one week removed from my virtual book launch for The Secrets To Living a Fantastic Life, in which we had over 250 viewers! I cannot thank everyone enough for coming and being a part of the day. In case I forget to mention, but we actually had some amazing news before the event even started.…

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The Release of The Secrets To Living a Fantastic Life

Normally I would write about a topic in the self-improvement realm, but today is different. Next week, my book, The Secrets To Living a Fantastic Life will be released. I simply cannot contain my excitement! I feel like a child again waiting to open Christmas presents, only this time it will be people like you opening my journey. In honour of these…