Looking back at 30+ years of books, Sam Horn realized the river running through her work has been agency—the ability to improve what happens to us, by us, or around us. Now, that same idea is at the heart of The Force For Good Project and her birthday wish that its stories become a life raft for people and a rising tide of positive change.
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Life is a Gift, Not a Grind – The Better Newsletter #148
Writing isn’t supposed to be a grind, coffee is. The language we use shapes how we experience our work. What if, instead of throwing writing under the bus, we remembered what a gift it is to express ourselves in a way that can reach and benefit people around the world?
What Are You Waiting For? – The Better Newsletter #144
What’s keeping you from writing the book you’ve always wanted to write? Turn reasons into results, pick a date, and just get started.
Are You Wealthy in What Matters? – The Better Newsletter #132
At TED, it’s not the drones, robots, or AI slides that stay with us. It’s the people in the halls—the ones acting in integrity and adding value to the world. In the end, wealth is measured by the human beings who make life richer and more meaningful.
Does It Ring and Sing? – The Better Newsletter #131
After a behind-the-scenes Artemis II debrief from NASA, a stuck first chapter finally clicked. Here’s how finding your metaphorical G.O.A.T. can help your work ring and sing—and why “fine” isn’t good enough.
Go From Worry to Wonder – The Better Newsletter #130
Go from worry to wonder with a simple mindset switch. Learn how to refocus, reframe thoughts, and feel more present using this easy real-life exercise.
Reasons or Results – The Better Newsletter #129
Follow the nudges and answer the call. A spontaneous trip to Walden Pond reminds us that later isn’t better. Now is how we create memories.
Kind is the New Cool – The Better Newsletter #128
We’re all searching for meaning, and the key is mattering. Kind is the New Cool. Happiness is being warm, engaged, and caring in a world where kindness is still in our control.
Belief Costs Nothing – The Better Newsletter #126
Stop letting traitorous doubts keep your work sitting in your head. Learn why you have a responsibility to share your unique contribution with the world today.
Business IS Personal – The Better Newsletter #125
When asked who made the biggest difference in her career, Sam Horn didn’t hesitate. Her sister and business manager, Cheri Grimm. Their partnership can be summed up in one powerful word: tacit.