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Want to look at your calendar and your bank statement and think “Yup, I made awesome choices”? I’ll show you how to spend your time, money, and energy on purpose.

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What would it feel like to see your face or your products in the pages of Oprah’s magazine? How would it affect your business and bottom line? Would you have to hire more people? Work long hours to fill the gajillion orders?

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You’re Awesome.  So Then What?

You’re Awesome. So Then What?

We've discussed the fact that I'm in L-O-V-E with my friends. I make an active effort to surround myself with people who fill me up and inspire me. Because I spend nearly seven days a week in the company of people I'd describe as "awesome," I've had a few realizations about what that word means and how (if at all) being a great, cool human affects the rest of your life. How awesome someone is...

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True Story: I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer at 30

True Story: I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer at 30

What's it like to be diagnosed with cancer at 30? How do you navigate the treatment process? How do you manage the rest of your life when you have cancer? Today, Sara Rose shares she story of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 30. Tell us a bit about yourself. Hello. I'm Sara Rose. Currently my family and I live in South Dakota. I write professionally, teach English courses online, and am...

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7 Cheap Ways To Update Your Space

7 Cheap Ways To Update Your Space

Here's how you know it's time to update your space: 1. You still have framed photos of That Non-Awesome Ex 2. The dust on your artificial plants has made them appear beige 3. You find yourself spending more money on coffees and cocktails so you can hang out outside of your lack-luster space Sound familiar? Updating your space doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. You don't have to take...

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New Thing: Write To An Inmate

New Thing: Write To An Inmate

Every year on my birthday, I make a list of new things I want to try. Some things are difficult, some are weird, some are shockingly mundane.  You can read about past adventures here. Here's something that might surprise you:  I'm quite passionate about prison reform. I even applied for a job teaching ESL to male inmates a few years ago! If you're not sure why you should care about prison...

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True Story: I’m A Pastor

True Story: I’m A Pastor

This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things. This is the story of Chris and his work as a Lutheran pastor.  I realize that many readers come from different religious (or non-religious) backgrounds.  Comments that respectfully, articulately disagree are fine, disrespectful or inflammatory comments will be...

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Mini Travel Guide: Poland

Mini Travel Guide: Poland

Looking for a travel guide to Poland? You're in the right place, przyjaciel! <- that's Polish for 'friend.' Today, Polish journalist Iza is sharing all of her favorite things to do, foods to eat, places to go, and Polish travel tips with us. Smoked cheese, hiking, and cheap busses, ahoy! Mini Travel Guide To Poland Poland is in Central Europe and it’s fantastic place to live. Really. We have...

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