As a human, what is actually needed for a good life?

• Safety from the elements, avoiding starvation, preventing attacks against us by others, being in social groups, work, sleep, play, and time for our selves.

If that’s all that’s required - perhaps we stress for the wrong things?

Do any of the below create a threat to our ability to seek safety from elements, avoid starvation, prevent attack, exist in a social group, etc?

• Wasting time;

• A long line at the grocery store;

• The person with the ultra-and-obnoxiously long Starbucks order;

• Drivers trying to pass you on the freeway;

• Family members that drive you nuts;

• That guy who won’t let the issue go;

• Bosses who are not effective communicators; and/or

• Clients that suck.

I’m going to try asking myself and my team these questions next time I (or they) get annoyed/stressed. Consider trying it for yourself.

The good and simple life is well within our grasp - what keeps you from deciding to live it?