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Stephen J. Lalla, LMNOP

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The Optimal Life

Adaptability — A Gift From My Father

Not a gift I ever asked for, but glad I received it.

Nov 18, 2023

Adaptability — A Gift From My Father

Nov 18, 2023

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I Hope My Wife Dies First

Somebody has to go first. Why not her?

Feb 5, 2023

I Hope My Wife Dies First

Feb 5, 2023

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Literally Is Never Figuratively

Figuratively is never literally, most of the time.

Dec 31, 2022

Literally Is Never Figuratively

Dec 31, 2022

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Grief Is Sadness Set on Fire

When your heart burns and you feel like you’re going to die.

Dec 24, 2022

Grief Is Sadness Set on Fire

Dec 24, 2022

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Working Through Challenging Times

At some point, your life will suck

Dec 1, 2022

Working Through Challenging Times

Dec 1, 2022

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My Favorite GTD Quote

You’ll never get it all done.

Nov 24, 2022

My Favorite GTD Quote

Nov 24, 2022

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How To Decide When You Can’t Decide

A simplified approach to decision making

Nov 19, 2022

How To Decide When You Can’t Decide

Nov 19, 2022

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Choose Courage Over Comfort

It’s ok to be scared.

Nov 5, 2022

Choose Courage Over Comfort

Nov 5, 2022

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Live in the Arena

Life should be messy.

Oct 23, 2022

Live in the Arena

Oct 23, 2022

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Be Vulnerable

Brené Brown taught me 1 of 3 lessons.

Oct 4, 2022

Be Vulnerable

Oct 4, 2022

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I Pray There Is No God

If there is, He/She is not loving at all.

Oct 1, 2022

I Pray There Is No God

Oct 1, 2022

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The Finer Things in Life!

It’s not about you.

Sep 4, 2022

The Finer Things in Life!

Sep 4, 2022

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25 Tolerations You Need To Eliminate Now

Better Living By Reducing Friction In Your Life

May 28, 2022

25 Tolerations You Need To Eliminate Now

May 28, 2022

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Reasons Why It’s Best To Slow Cook Your Relationship

InstantPot Relationships Can Be Faulty

May 28, 2022

Reasons Why It’s Best To Slow Cook Your Relationship

May 28, 2022

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Every Day Is a gift. Or is It?

Inspirational messages piss me off.

May 28, 2022

Every Day Is a gift. Or is It?

May 28, 2022

You Don’t Have to Be Great to Be Successful

It’s all about acceptance

Nov 4, 2021

You Don’t Have to Be Great to Be Successful

Nov 4, 2021

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Writers’ Blokke

A Cure For Writer’s Block

Yep, another cure for WB syndrome and this one might just work for you.

Apr 1, 2021

A Cure For Writer’s Block

Apr 1, 2021

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Are Suffixes After Your Name Really Impressive?

On LinkedIn, mine is LMNOP. Yes, that is the suffix after my name which requires explanation.

Mar 28, 2021

Are Suffixes After Your Name Really Impressive?

Mar 28, 2021

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ILLUMINATION

Get Advanced Notice of What’s in Your Mailbox

United States Postal System Gets Real

Feb 24, 2021

Get Advanced Notice of What’s in Your Mailbox

Feb 24, 2021

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What I Learned from the 2008 Economic Crash

Why I played COVID-19 differently

Jan 24, 2021

What I Learned from the 2008 Economic Crash

Jan 24, 2021

Stephen J. Lalla, LMNOP

Stephen J. Lalla, LMNOP

The Optimal Life, It’s Not Perfect, Just Better! I’ve been on a many decade quest to optimize my life in all areas and would love to help you do the same.

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