4 Failures Who Became World-Famous Success Stories.
We’re just gonna say it: failure stinks. But in the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.”Here are...
Read moreEx-Stripper’s Inspiring Story About Becoming A Firefighter Has Internet Cheering.
In life, we are all destined to face rejection from time to time. It's how we handle those setbacks that determines our success. In a...
Read moreHow 1 Childhood Conversation With My Mom Shaped Who I Am As A Parent.
Of all the conversations we have with our kids — all the countless words said over the course of childhood — we just never know...
Read moreDon’t Wait To Celebrate — Every Single Birthday Is A Milestone.
Last weekend, someone said to me that only milestone birthdays should be celebrated in a big way. I wholeheartedly disagree with that sentiment. Every single...
Read moreIt’s Okay To Feel Discouraged But Don’t Feel Defeated — Tomorrow Is A New Day.
Discouraged. It’s what you feel when you’re stagnant in your career. It’s what you feel when you’re exercising five days a week, eating moderately healthy, and...
Read moreI See You — An Open Letter To My Former Self.
Hey, sis. I see you. I know you probably need to hear that. I know it doesn’t feel like anyone does. But I do. I see...
Read moreThe Inspiring Story Of This College Student Who Won’t Graduate Til He’s 90.
Many people are devoted to lifelong learning, but few take that desire to better oneself to the level that Jerry Valencia has. Jerry lives in...
Read moreYou Deserve Fresh French Fries Every Time.
Recently, I headed out for a late-night fast food run to Burger King. Of course, as soon as the fries are passed through my car...
Read moreCheating Husband Sends Woman Flirtatious Text, But Her Reply Will Have You Cheering.
Social media can be a wonderful way to meet and connect with people from all over the world. While it's fun to get to know...
Read moreMy Resolution This Year & Forever: To Remain Tenacious.
I’ve always wanted more. But, I didn’t always know how to get it until a few New Years ago. A mediocre life is not for me....
Read moreWhy I Don’t Have Time For Time Anymore — I Choose Action.
Dreams only last as long as this life does — which isn’t long at all. So, dance everywhere, catch every sunset you can, and live...
Read moreCollect Memories — Because Things Will Never Fill Your Soul.
Possessions can cling to us forever if we allow them to. Houses and rooms are filled with things. Most often, these things hold great meaning...
Read moreProfessor Hears Student Say She’s “Dead Inside” & Has Perfect Response.
If you're a student or a parent of a student, we don't have to tell you how much pressure these young people are under – especially during...
Read moreHumble Dad Forms Unlikely Friendship With Charles Barkley & Their Bond Will Move You.
True friendships transcend time, distance, and even fame. Shirley Wang is a freelance writer who hails from a small town in Iowa. Growing up, she...
Read moreAfter School Shooting, Teacher Gives Students Unusual “Agents Of Kindness” Assignment.
Studies now show that compassion is not just a characteristic you're born with; it can actually be learned. One teacher takes the notion that compassion...
Read moreYou Don’t Need To Do It All This Holiday Season.
What if I told you, you don’t have to do it all this holiday season? Depending on the type of person you are, you might...
Read moreHow The Day I Turned 30 Shaped Me Into The Woman I Am Today.
Sometimes, I get terrified that I won’t get everything out of this life that I yearn for. Because I’m so scared of an empty life,...
Read more6 Lessons My Wall Street Trader Dad Taught Me About Life.
There is a man you should know. He was an extremely intelligent man who worked on Wall Street for most of his life until he...
Read moreGeorge H. W. Bush’s Former Rival Struggles Out Of Wheelchair For Beautiful Gesture.
In death, all grievances can be put to rest along with the corporal form. In 1996, Bob Dole was the Senate majority leader and Republican...
Read moreThe Best Anxiety Advice I Ever Received Was In A Canoe.
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had anxiety. Ever since I was 18, I’ve had crippling anxiety. It would leave me in bed for...
Read moreWhy I Choose To Shatter Labels Today, Tomorrow & Forever.
If I confine you to a label, I’m diminishing the role you played in my life. Labels can harm us more than they can help...
Read more10 Life-Changing Things I Learned By The Time I Turned 30.
I have gathered 10 valuable lessons I’ve learned over three decades; time, falling flat on my face, and remaining tenacious through it all has helped...
Read moreWhat My Size Has Taught Me About Myself & Life.
I have struggled with weight for as long as I can remember. We all have our outlets or vices. When your vice is eating, like mine...
Read moreHow My Separation Anxiety Has Shaped Me.
When I was 16, my father was ripped away from me. In the eyes of the law, my father’s departure is called deportation. He was...
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