How Gratitude Works
The reasons for gratitude are all around us. You just have to engage in your world to be aware of its beauty.
The Way You Talk About Money Matters—Here’s How to Change the Narrative
gardless of the words you use, by now you can see these sentences for what they are: iceberg statements pointing to the enormous, hidden money story beneath the surface of our awareness.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves Are the Most Important—What Do Yours Say?
Past mistakes need only be the prologue to a happier ending.
Finding Gratitude in Our Not-So-New-Normal
A bittersweet reminder to accept blessings in disguise
How to Write a Book: Advice for New Writers
I’d love to give you a secret formula for how to write a book. The bad news is that there isn’t one. The good news is that this means you get to find one that works for you.
4 Must-Read Books for a Successful Summer
These books help me connect with my own experiences and teach me more about myself, my attitude to life and the world around me
Designing Your Life Begins with a Choice
A chance encounter highlights the brilliance of life by design.
Everyone Has a Story—Here’s How to Make Yours Resonate
Everyone has been through life events, big and small, that other people would benefit from hearing about.
Success Should Feel Fun: 4 Ways to Stop Racing Ahead and Enjoy the Ride
No one ever said being an entrepreneur was easy. And if they did, they were lying and/or selling something. It comes with long hours, unexpected obstacles, and skeptical friends and relatives. However, it shouldn’t be completely joyless either. Network marketer and keynote speaker Emily Vavra Ford spent so much time comparing herself to other people […]
Ahead in the Clouds: How Travel Memories Mark Our Progress
I don’t know about you, but the strangest things can trigger my wanderlust spirit.
The Best Stories Can Happen When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Things don’t always go as we imagine; our reaction is what matters most.
How to Become an Influencer: Start With Your Story
When I was growing up in rural Minnesota, I always took the bus to school. In good weather (which isn’t exactly a hallmark of rural Minnesota) that trip lasted an hour there and an hour back. One day, I arrived back home and trudged up the driveway to our front door. I knew I’d be […]