Most people think courage is a big moment. A firefighter running into a burning building. A person giving a speech with shaking hands. Somebody quitting their job and “starting over.” That kind of courage is real, and I respect it. But I’ve lived long enough to tell you this: most winning lives are built with a …

Your house has a thermostat that keeps the temperature comfortable. When it gets too hot, the air conditioning kicks in. When it gets too cold, the heat turns on. You need an emotional thermostat that works the same way. Most people let their emotions run…

What if I told you that failing at something doesn't mean you're a failure? What if every mistake was actually a stepping stone to success? This is the power of having…

Your comfort zone is like a cozy blanket on a cold day. It feels warm and safe, but if you never leave it, you'll never experience the sunshine outside.I learned this lesson the hard way. For years, I stayed in…

Every morning, I look in the mirror and ask myself one simple question: "Who am I today?" This isn't about checking my hair or counting wrinkles. It's about checking in with my soul.

Self-awareness is like having a GPS for your life. Without it, you're driving blind, hoping you'll somehow reach…

Ever notice how some days you wake up ready to conquer the world, and other days you can barely conquer the couch? I’ve lived 83 years, and I’ll tell you straight—it’s not always about getting older. Most of the time, you’ve got…

Ever notice how some days you wake up ready to conquer the world, and other days you can barely conquer the couch? I’ve lived 83 years, and I’ll tell you straight—it’s not always about getting older. Most of the time, you’ve got…

Listen, I raised two daughters. Two! And if there’s one thing I learned, it’s this: kids don’t need lectures about goals. They need to see goals come alive. The word “goal” makes most kids’ eyes glaze over. It sounds like homework. Like something adults make up to…

Listen, I raised two daughters. Two! And if there’s one thing I learned, it’s this: kids don’t need lectures about goals. They need to see goals come alive. The word “goal” makes most kids’ eyes glaze over. It sounds like homework. Like something adults make up to…

You know what’s wild? We spend our whole lives learning to say “yes” – yes to opportunities, yes to helping others, yes to new adventures. But nobody really teaches us the magic of saying “no.” And friend, let me tell you, “no” might just be the most …

Let’s be honest—talking about money with your family can feel awkward. Maybe even a little scary. But here’s the truth: avoiding money conversations doesn’t make financial problems disappear. It actually makes them bigger. Learning to talk openly about money with the people you love is one of the most…

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to think clearly when your room is a mess? There’s actually a real connection between the stuff piled up around you and what’s happening inside your head. Let me explain why cleaning up your space might be one of the…

You know how companies have mission statements? Those fancy paragraphs about what they stand for and where they’re headed? Well, here’s a wild idea: You need one too.

Think about it. Most people spend more time planning a vacation than planning their actual life. They drift along, reacting to whatever comes their way, wondering why they feel…

Ever notice how some folks always have friends calling them up while others sit home wondering why the phone never rings? There’s actually a pretty simple reason for it.

Here’s the deal: We all want to be loved and liked. That’s just human nature. But not everyone gets that the secret sauce is making…

January first arrives like a magic reset button. We convince ourselves that this year will be different. We’ll lose the weight, get organized, finally start that business, be more patient with our kids. We set big, bold resolutions with the best intentions. And by February? Most of those resolutions are…

 The Christmas season has a funny way of promising togetherness while actually keeping us apart. We’re so busy shopping, decorating, attending parties, and checking items off lists that we can miss the very people we’re doing it all for. But it doesn’t have to be that…

 Remember when finding information meant a trip to the library? Those days feel like ancient history now. Today, our kids carry more knowledge in their pockets than entire encyclopedias could hold. But here’s the beautiful challenge we face as parents and educators: teaching our children not just to find information, but to…

Every relationship worth having will eventually hit a bump. Whether it’s with your spouse, your teenager, or your best friend, disagreements are part of being human. The question isn’t if you’ll fight - it’s how you’ll fight when …

Here’s something that might sting a little: we’re accidentally raising kids who can handle everything except being still.Look, I know why we do it. We pack their schedules with soccer practice, piano lessons, tutoring, art classes, and youth group because we love them. We want them to have every opportunity we didn’t have. We want them to be well-rounded, successful, and ready for whatever life throws at them.But somewhere along the way, we confused busy with…

Here’s a truth nobody tells you: sometimes the enemy of great isn’t bad - it’s good. I know, I know. It sounds backwards, right? We spend so much time trying to avoid the bad stuff that we forget the good stuff can…