When I lived in Hawaii, I went to the beach with my friend on New Year’s Day.
The winter surf was booming, and although we were both strong swimmers, we stood on the beach wondering, “Should we go in… Shouldn’t we go in?”
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Fun Is Not Frivolous – The Better Newsletter #100
Years ago, I came down with a respiratory illness that wouldn’t get better. A friend finally took me to Urgent Care and the doc diagnosed me with…
Turn Envy Into Enough – The Better Newsletter #99
My friend told me, “At an annual convention, everyone went around the lunch table introducing themselves. It quickly turned into a brag-fest. This person had just been on Oprah, that one got a six-figure book deal.
A Prescription For Regrets – The Better Newsletter #98
A woman told me, “The juice has gone out of my life, and I’m not sure why.” When she shared what her days consisted of, she realized every day looked the same.
Meet Your Intuition Half Way – The Better Newsletter #97
That morning, a little voice whispered in my ear, “You don’t have to take the train. Why not drive?”
I Was Just Thinking Of You – The Better Newsletter #96
A few months ago, I read an article in The Atlantic Daily about why it’s crucial to keep friendships at the top of our “to-do” list…
The Force For Good Project Origin Story
A podcaster recently asked why I founded the Force for Good Project. Good question. Thought you might be curious too, so here’s the backstory.
Turn Generic Into Genius – The Better Newsletter #94
Have you heard the phrase “There’s nothing new under the sun?” Of course, there are new things! If we want to turn INFObesity into INTRIGUE, it’s up to us to turn GENERIC into GENIUS. Here’s my favorite example of someone who did it.
What’s Your BIG Idea – The Better Newsletter #93
Have you ever wanted to give a TED talk on their main stage in Vancouver? Where, as curator Chris Anderson says, “You’ll have three giant screens behind you and 1,200 of the world’s most interesting people in front of you!” If you’ve ever wished for that, now’s your chance.
The Gift of Freedom – The Better Newsletter #91
It’s a slippery slope between being a participant and a spectator. This July 4th, may we not just say we’re grateful for our freedoms—may we show it.