A mentor once shared a nugget of wisdom with me regarding communication that goes like this: “The quality of your communication is the response that …
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Laziness kills ambition. Ego kills growth. Envy kills peace. Anger kills wisdom. Anxiety kills action. Doubt kills confidence. Now …
11 Tips to Wake Up Early + Become a Morning Person
Welcome back to Rise + Thrive, a multi-part series on tips to wake up early and build strong morning rituals for daily success. View …
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5 Reasons We’re Not Whispering About My Daughter’s First Period
Our daughter is nine. Soon she’ll be ten. Then eleven. I was eleven when I got my first period. What story will she hear when hers’ …
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The Morning Ritual of a Working Mom
Welcome back to Rise + Thrive, a multi-part series about how to wake up early and build strong morning rituals for daily success. View every …
Establish a Motivating Morning Ritual for Productivity
The benefits of getting up early, if you can swing it, are simple and clear: it gives you a “golden hour” (or more) during which you can focus on …
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My Morning Ritual
Welcome to the first installment of Rise + Thrive, a multi-part series about how to wake up early and build strong morning rituals for daily …
Find Your Peak Performance Period
When we work on our most important goals while we have the least amount of energy, everything suffers and we get substandard results. But it’s what …
Crucial Conversations Book Summary
Crucial Conversations Book SummaryTools for Talking When Stakes Are High Original book by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al …
The Simple Secret to a More Productive Life
Last week, my son Rumi turned three. It feels like just yesterday he could barely say, "dada." Now, three years later, he's yelling "Thank you …
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Sibling Rivalry and the Path to Self-Love
My 9-year-old was teasing my 3-year-old. It started with sticking their tongues out and then escalated to kicking. I told each of them to stop. But …
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The Boy and the Magical Python: Tools for Emotional Strength
This magical tale teaches kids (and parents) the importance of not holding onto hurtful words, embracing inner growth, and transforming challenges …
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