The Optimal Life
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The Optimal Life

Stephen J. Lalla, LMNOP

May 28

3 min read

The Optimal Life, It’s Not Perfect, Just Better!

Every Day Is a gift. Or is It?

Inspirational messages piss me off.

Photo by Stephen J. Lalla

A decorative watering can rests on top of a table at the end of our hallway. Imprinted on the watering can in a cursive font is this inspirational message:

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Sometimes life is unnecessarily hard. We try to share advice on how to make life more optimal in the hope of allowing more joy to freely flow into your day. And the occasional humorous piece that may have a sprinkling of sarcasm.

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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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