Feel good now. One of my favorite ways to feel good now is through the power of gratitude. Earlier today I was walking slow circles around the pool, just talking out loud to the universe — listing some of the many things I’m grateful for. I’m grateful for my healthy, strong body.I’m grateful for an…
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The Feel Good Now Philosophy Behind Every Book I Write
Feel good now. Did you know I used to write erotica? It’s true. I’ve always been a writer — ever since I was five years old. When I was a teenager, I self-published my first short story.(You can still download it here for just $3: https://www.amazon.com/Gentlemans-Holiday-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B00AT2ZL8U) Then, when I was in college, I discovered that…
From Attic to Amazon #1 — The Origin Story
It began in an attic apartment in Paris. Smoking little cigars out the window.Barely enough space to walk between the bed, the desk, and the tiny shower in the corner. Days spent at the keyboard.A noon walk to the park for a baguette and cheese.Then back to the keyboard again. This was where Lucian Lightbringer…
A Sunset in Marseille Taught Me This About Intuition
Feel good now. The old port of Marseille was bustling at dusk. We had just left the apartment and were wandering down cobblestone streets toward the fort. I was a little cranky.Tired from a long day of travel, wanting nothing more than to flop onto the Airbnb bed and shut my eyes for ten minutes….
The Magic Hidden in Everyday Choices
Feel good now. Maybe by thinking a thought that feels good. “It’s really nice that I have a few moments to sit quietly and read something from Jack. My life is actually going pretty well. I’m happy with X, Y, and Z…” Or maybe by doing something simple you enjoy. “I think I’ll have a…
The Day I Became a Bestselling Author (and What Really Mattered)
Feel good now. Today it became official. My book Lucian Lightbringer & God’s Bounty hit #1 on the Amazon Bestseller charts. And I’ve gotta say… It made me feel good now. It also went straight to my head. For about two seconds: Me: “I now expect everyone to refer to me as Jack Dolinar, BSA.”Belle’s…
The Airport Test of Feeling Good Now
Feel good now. I’m sitting at the airport, waiting.My friend’s plane arrived late. And I feel good now. Why? Because… what else am I going to do?Be upset that the plane landed 23 minutes behind schedule? Am I supposed to be mad at the wind that slowed the aircraft down?Or the runway that was too…
Stepping Into the Unknown (And Feeling Good There Too)
Feel good now. Sometimes, that means doing what we already know. When we know ourselves well, we often think we know exactly how to make ourselves feel good. But sometimes, life asks us to step into the unknown —and learn how to make that feel good, too. This is a chapter from my book THE…
Same Condition, New Behavior
Feel good now. I heard a great definition of “learning” the other day. The speaker said: “Learning means: same condition, new behavior.” Here was his example: “Suppose you pick up the phone and say ‘ABC.’I tell you, ‘Great. Next time you pick up the phone, say ‘XYZ.’Next time you pick up the phone, you say…
A Simple Trick for Immortality
Feel good now. Focus on the positive. Did you know that focusing on the positive can actually save your life? I learned today that studies have shown optimistic people have a 16% reduced rate of all-cause mortality. In other words: people who look for the good are 16% less likely to die for any reason….