This is my son, Hunter, sitting on a boulder in the middle of a river, in my sister’s backyard in Costa Rica. I remember seeing him that day, thinking he looked sad, lonely, and bored. I had all but convinced myself that we should have waited to take our trip when his cousins were on vacation, so he’d have someone to play with.

I basically scolded myself and felt badly that, in my rush to get down there, I’d completely neglected his needs, and planned a trip that wasn’t going well for him at all.

Bad mommy.

Selfish mommy.

I could’ve done better.

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Please Note: This is a guest post by my friend, Zoli Cserei, of Simply Will Do.

I read Lisis’ list of Five Steps to Finding Fulfillment with great respect and enjoyment, too. Let’s take a quick look at what she teaches us.

Just be. Because we all do breathe, eat, and sleep. Also the ability of just being is also something highly valuable. Then, be safe. Because you don’t want to be kidnapped, and financial security is a good thing, too. Be social. We love friends, and dating is awesome, too. The list goes on, be strong. And that’s not just lifting weights. And finally – everybody knows a smile has godly healing powers: be happy.

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Who doesn’t want to know how to be RICH and HAPPY? But first things first, what kind of idiot would post a book review before having finished the book? THIS kind. Right here. You’re looking at her (sort of).

Please don’t assume Tim Brownson’s new book how to be RICH and HAPPY (written in collaboration with John P. Strelecky) is a slow read. It isn’t. But it’s not the sort of book you skim, either.

This masterpiece is more of a student workbook, where you read a few chapters, then grab a pencil, and do your very best to come up with the right answers (for you). At least that’s what I’m doing. I am now about 3/4 of the way through, and thrilled with the results so far.

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