In her new book, “The Solution: Conquer Your Fear, Control Your Future,” bestselling author and motivational speaker Lucinda Bassett lists 13 types of worriers. I found the categories rather interesting because, I’m not sure whether or not you’ve picked up on this, but I’m a huge worrier. And this list actually made me feel better…

The following excerpt is one of my favorites from a wonderful new book called “Why Stay Catholic? Unexpected Answers to a Life-Changing Question” by my long-time mentor and friend, Mike Leach. He also just started a blog, also called “Why Stay Catholic” that offers spiritual wisdom, insights, and entertainment (Mike is very funny). Go check…

Okay, before I start, I’d like to say that I do shave my armpit hair, and wear antiperspirant when going to any public event. I don’t hang out under trees all day, though I do occasionally hug them.  HOWEVER, I am a very sensitive type that doesn’t like to frequent the mall because of the…

Taylor Clark has written a very compelling and insightful book about anxiety, our amygdala (fear center in the brain), and, in general, what makes us freak out in his new book, “Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool.” It was hard to choose which stuff to…

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