“We have overstretched our personal boundaries and forgotten that true happiness comes from living an authentic life fueled with a sense of purpose and balance.” - Dr. Kathleen Hall

There’s no question we want great things for ourselves and for our loved ones. However, many of us are stuck without knowing how to create the life […]

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” - Robert Byrne

Over the past 20 years of working in the corporate world, I have heard the question, “What is your exit strategy?” often used. Typically this refers to venture capitalists looking at an opportunity and then considering how they would maximize their investment once they […]

“There are no foolish questions, and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions.” – Charles Steinmetz
In the book Don’t Ask Stupid Questions: There Are No Stupid Questions, author Tim Brownson calls attention to the positive impact that asking questions can have in our personal development and self-growth journey. In fact, the […]

“To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” – Elbert Hubbard

Every now and then we need a nudge, a little extra help. Life can be challenging and sometimes it can test our resolve, determination and faith. When Life surprises us with a pop-quiz, it’s good to know where we can find some of the […]

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Kevin Geary from Change Your Tree. Kevin is also the author of The Good Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children How to Retire Young and Wealthy.
Many parents don’t realize how much of an impact they have on their children. They understand how their actions affect their […]

“This one step — choosing a goal and sticking to it — changes everything.” –Scott Reed

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Cameron Schaefer of Schaefer’s Blog: Lessons in Skilled Living.
Navigating the endless content dealing with personal development I have noticed it is rare to hear anyone discuss the need for community and […]

Our days can be long and tiring. With so much to do, there seems to be little time left for creativity and inspiration. However, we are most effective when we are inspired to think outside of the box in order to find creative solutions to the problems and challenges we face in our everyday lives.
Whether […]

One definition of insanity goes something like this: Insanity - Continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting different results. This explanation of insanity can be also be used when you become frustrated with the quality and state of your life.
In order for growth to occur, you must first acknowledge what’s not […]

There are limits to everything. There are some boundaries which must be respected and maintained. Sometimes you may not even realize when you have crossed one of these boundaries until it’s too late. When this happens you need to come up with a good exit strategy.
One hazard with being goal-orientated is you can step into […]

Music and song can evoke feelings and emotions like no other medium. Music is played at weddings, graduations, life-changing celebrations and funerals. Music allows us to connect better our feelings to the circumstance. If we are happy, we play happy music and songs; if we are somber, we prefer more solemn music.
Lola Fayemi, author of […]