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This City Was Just Named the Healthiest Place to Live in the U.S.

For all my Berkeley, CA subscribers! Congratulations on living in the healthiest city in America!!!

Just important to note that EVERYTHING comes with trade-offs.
Optimism in a Time of Doomsaying

Scroll down to “Why I’m Out Of Step With My Generation” and… keep an open mind.
Radio Shack Commercial for Cell Phones – 1987 (Video)

A 1987 “mobile” phone was the size of a suitcase, cost $2500 – without a camera, apps, or access to all the world’s information. That’s capitalism for you.
Make a Long-Term Plan and Stick to It

The hard part – the part that requires mindfulness and coaching – is sticking to the plan once it’s written.
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Always reading, always learning, Jonathan hand-selects these articles for readers each week. To view Jonathan’s curated articles from previous weeks, CLICK HERE.