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Resiliency Yields Big Returns
Losing Control of Life’s Steering WheelWhen you lose control of life’s steering wheel, you must stay resilient and trust you’ll come out whole on the other side. Sometimes you have …
Chicago Style Guide’s 18th Edition Shows How Language Evolves
If you’re writing a book, you should know The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is the standard editorial guide in book publishing. All professional editors refer to it as they …
Writing a Legacy Business Book
You might be wondering what we mean by a “legacy business book.” When done well (which can be tricky), it’s a mashup or hybrid of a memoir and business book. …
Hunting for True Wealth
When I was younger, I thought money was freedom and happiness. The assumption that more money will make us happier is etched into our collective consciousness. It’s so basic that …
Your Home for the Holidays
Despite our poverty, my mother made Christmas special in our childhood home in North Carolina. She would scour the local Wal-Mart and dollar stores to create magnolia-themed Christmas trees and …