“When you’re tired, when you’re down and out, when you’re running on empty—what keeps you going is the strength of your core.” Those were the words my friend, Marty, shared with me one Tuesday morning during our track workout. That […]
Last week I wrote to you about my formula for success. I also promised you that over the coming weeks I’d share each principle in my CORE acronym to help you apply them to your own life. But something struck […]
Last week I shared with you how difficult it was for me to get back into my regular blogging discipline. I encouraged you to do the things you know you should do to live your best life. I hope that […]
A young woman asked me this question on Instagram: Do you have a blog post about “imposter syndrome?” Sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve the beautiful life I have. I understand where she’s coming from. We’ve all felt at […]
Years ago when I started training for my first half marathon, I was running with a friend who I struggled to keep up with. In between gasps of air, I asked: “How do I get faster?” His response was: “If […]
It was Wednesday of the first week of school. At pickup, Ryan opened the door of our Honda Minivan and looked at me with big eyes and a wide smile. “How was your day?” I asked sensing some good news. […]
Today I get to marry my mom. I’m sure that there aren’t that many people who get to do that in their lifetime, but I do. My mom met a wonderful man. He is kind and loving, hard-working and smart. […]
I recently read a post preaching to women that they can be great career women and great moms. Women empowerment seminars encourage women not to be afraid to lean in and become leaders in their industries. Furthermore, those women should […]
I used to love sitting in the audience watching my father deliver a speech. He could tell a story I’d heard a hundred times and I’d laugh, cry, or be inspired as if it was the first time I’d heard […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life?” Although on the surface that quote rings true and profound, I consider it to be problematic. First, it suggests that working […]
