Inspiration

Finding Gratitude in Hard Times

Finding Gratitude in Hard Times

Sometimes life seems overwhelming and hard. Terrorist attacks, economic woes, personal problems—you name it, we all have our list of trials and tribulations. It’s in these difficult moments that it’s hardest to feel grateful. But it’s also in these moments that feeling grateful is most important. For me, it has been a challenging few months. […]

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Changing the Game

Changing the Game

When I was a kid, I remember being deeply moved by the “Ballad of the Green Berets.” It was the Vietnam War, and I thought to myself, When I grow up I’m either going to be a conscientious objector…or a Green Beret. This past weekend, I watched this interview, done by Pedram Shojai, who is a […]

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The Most Powerful Exercise You'll Ever Do for Yourself

The Most Powerful Exercise You’ll Ever Do for Yourself

by guest blogger Lewis Howes, author of The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy Creating your Perfect Day Itinerary (PDI) may be one of the most powerful exercises you ever do, so make it count. I’ve coached many wandering entrepreneurs through this exercise, and most of […]

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The Real Meaning of Balance

The Real Meaning of Balance

I’ve written a lot of blogs on the subject of balance over the years. I even used to publish a magazine with the subtitle “The Art of Living in Balance.” But it wasn’t until recently, after seeing a definition of balance that blew me away, that I’ve realized what balance truly means. I mean, everyone […]

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8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s If holiday travel has you feeling frazzled before you even start packing, you’re not alone. Whether it’s hauling bags through mile-long airport security lines, waiting out extended flight delays, or being stuck in stop-and-go traffic, there’s a lot to get your blood pressure boiling […]

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17 Positive Habits That Will Change Your Life

17 Positive Habits That Will Change Your Life

by guest blogger Lewis Howes, author of The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” That old Greek understood how important positive habits are to overcoming adversity and enduring the […]

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8 Principles to Create Greatness in Your Life

8 Principles to Create Greatness in Your Life

by guest blogger Lewis Howes, author of The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy As a competitive athlete, I’ve spent my life focusing on my body and its performance. Something I didn’t understand until the past few years, however, was how much my athletic ability was […]

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10 Ways to Never Be Bored Again

10 Ways to Never Be Bored Again

I have a friend who gets bored easily. I was bored once for about five minutes in 2011. I remember it well. I was home alone, and for a minute I felt a feeling I couldn’t identify. By the time I did figure out it was boredom it was almost gone. Of course, if you […]

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