Countless times people told me that I changed their lives. What they might not know is that in return they changed mine. It’s a give and take, an exchange of love and attention. And to me, it’s one of the most satisfying experiences in life. We are...
Has anyone ever told you that if you are not getting what you want, you don’t want it bad enough? Did you find it encouraging? I didn’t. Years ago, when living in Manhattan as a single mom with three kids, I woke up one morning and realized that I...
As I was hiking one of my favorite trails yesterday, I started to think about life dreams – you know, not the small dreams we have every day, like wanting that bright red purse we saw at Saks Fifths Avenue last week – but the big dreams that make our...
A lot of stuff influences how we feel on any given day. The weather, the position of the planets, people we come in touch with, our friends, colleagues, and loved ones. All throughout the day, we get pulled and pushed in different directions. Your boss being in...
19 Years Ago I Did Something Brave. I packed up my Berlin apartment, sold my furniture, bought three suitcases, three airline tickets – and, on New Year’s Eve, I boarded a plane to Hawaii with my two little children. I was following my dream. It was...
Do you buy into the illusion that doing something risky is easier when you have money in the bank, a secure job, a business plan, and a sponsor or client lined up for your project? I hate to disappoint you, but the right moment to take a risk or live your adventure...