"Can someone take the top off this pickle jar? I can't do it." "Give it to Shirley. She can do anything, especially if it needs muscle!" This conversation occurred when I was 13. It was…
How to Triumph Over a Mean Comment
Start Putting Yourself in This Category
Whether you work full time, have been downsized out of a job, or perform tasks that you either love to do or aren't in the mood to complete, you can still achieve greatness every day.…
Claim More Time to Pursue Your Goals
5:45 am was my chosen time to cleanse my skin and start the day. It worked out well until my daughter changed jobs and began rising at 5:30 am. I could have risen anyway to…
Create Your Own Dream Wall
Not long after moving into my home, I decided to cork one wall from floor to ceiling in my designated office. I saw the idea in a magazine and believed it was a smart way…
It’s Time to Tell Your Story
July 1, 1996 was the beginning of my professional writing life. On that day, I walked into an adult school class for a three-day, nine-hour course on how to get a book published. Eight people,…