"Don’t ever give up." This bumper sticker is everywhere. Yet, I consider myself a PROFESSIONAL quitter. There’s a huge stigma attached to...

“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life" That’s one of those syrupy, motivational statements you see floating on the...

I often hear judgements about someone "shamelessly" self-promoting. I don't get the concept of shameless self-promotion. The phrase...

I spent days agonizing over the decision, compiling every pro-and-con list imaginable, and consulting numerous people (who inevitably...

Think about a goal you have. Maybe you want to run a 5k, make your first $1 million, or quit drinking. When will you be close to...

Back in 2007, I made a life-altering decision. At the time, I was a practicing lawyer at a big law firm in Chicago. I loved the city,...

Last week I celebrated a friend's birthday with a special dinner, and I left the restaurant feeling uncomfortably full. I thought: When...

It's what I often have to remind myself when I experience setbacks. That's the difference between failure and final defeat. Time changes...