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There’s a meme that was wildly popular on social media recently. It went like this: Stop worrying about what other people think. I mean, have you met other people? They’re awful. After I had a chuckle and commiserated with the idea, I was reminded that memes like this go viral because there’s truth to them! […]

No matter what kind of day you’re having or how much is thrown at you, you’ve got to put your waders on and get through it. When I take this approach on tough days, I know I’m sticking to my beliefs. That mindset helps me grow as a person and experience gifts in the unexpected. […]

Imagine you’re the tennis phenom Serena Williams and you lose a critical tennis match you should have easily won, or you’re actress Kristin Chenoweth winning your first Emmy and can’t celebrate with your colleagues, or you’re running back Terrell Davis in the Super Bowl and get sidelined during the game. In each instance, these professionals […]

If you’re familiar with the actor Tom Hanks, then you might agree with how he’s been described: the “every guy” and the “funny and vulnerable everyman.” Because he’s so relatable, you might even have assumed that he sprouted from a June Cleaver family life. The truth is that Hanks had an unusual upbringing and relationship […]

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A wig was my plus-one at a wedding. “Wait, what?”

This time of year, many of us are thinking about new ways to get motivated and, once and for all, get fit. According to research by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance, half of all new gym members cancel within six months. I know people who never even went after signing a contract.