Courage and perseverance can make goals real, as shown in this interview with Lisa Paul. In 1984, as an American college student and nanny living in Moscow, she came to Inna Meiman’s house for her first Russian language lesson and a friendship began. In her new book, Swimming in the Daylight, Lisa chronicles Inna’s struggle…

This tip may seem odd to you. How can clearing your sink every day say, “I love me”? It might not for everyone but many of us haven’t been in the habit of washing dishes in a timely fashion and putting them away shortly after. When I was a DoorMat, I left dishes in the…

Do you worry about “what ifs?” and the worst case scenario outcome for everything? I know people like that. Give them something to think about and their minds race to look for potential trouble where there probably wouldn’t be any. They’re usually the same people who see the glass half empty instead of half full–the…

I was so excited to have the opportunity to interview inspirational speaker and best-selling author, Joe Vitale because I admire him so much. His writing and videos, including his appearance in the best-selling DVD, The Secret, have personally inspired me to take control of my life and use the power that’s in us all. Joe…

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