Overcoming The Fear That Holds Us Back
I love being a parent, except for one thing — the amount of fear in my life. I’ve always been cautious, but not a worrier or one prone to catastrophizing. I’ve taken my share of risks in work and life, and even in some moments, been fearless. But enter two people whom I love more…
The Real Reason You’re Jealous of Your Friend’s Success
Morrissey said it bluntly in his cheeky song, We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful. If Facebook behavior has proven anything, it’s that Morrissey had it dead on. We may never admit it outright, but there’s an undercurrent of envy and gossip that exists within all of us. We try to keep it to an acceptable level…
How To Know If You’re Reaching Your Potential
Earlier this month, it seemed everyone was opining on Yahoo’s new 37-year old, pregnant CEO, Marissa Mayer. The media and blogosphere had much to say on what her selection meant for women, Yahoo, Silicon Valley, pregnant women, working mothers, fashion, and an entire generation. Most public comments were positive. After all, who wants to be on the opposing end of…
The Real Reason It Can Be Hard to Unplug On Vacation
I’m writing this freshly back from a two-week Italian vacation, and at the end of the longest digital fast of my ever-expanding digital life. I didn’t go into this time off with the goal of having a respite from Facebook, Twitter, blogging, news sites, email, and the rest of it. I probably should have, but lucky…
Why Screw Ups Make The Best Memories
There isn’t a lot I remember about my wedding 13 years ago. After a year of planning, and spending the equivalent of a down payment for a house, the evening went by in a blur. The one image that’s remained vivid is my friend giving an accidental, meandering Four Weddings and a Funeral-style toast that reduced…
How Hillary Became the Democrat’s Next Great Hope
One of this month’s biggest news stories was not the current election, but whether or not Hillary Clinton would run in 2016. The Washington Post’s Anne Kornblut wrote a lengthy op-ed piece highlighting the insider chatter on Clinton’s plans and what her candidacy would mean for igniting the Democratic party. Clinton’s approval rating, at 65 percent, is the highest level in her career….
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