There’s been some backlash, lately, to Anne Hathaway. I am mostly neutral on the pop-culture phenom. I don’t mind her as an actress. And nobody can fault her work ethic or her choice of roles. She is insanely ambitious and delivers. I think she deserved the Oscar a couple weeks back. Truly.

I also think people are a little mean, and some of that meanness comes from jealousy.

That said, the frustration isn’t without warrant. People get frustrated with her seemingly perfect exterior, her smiling responses and acceptance speeches. You get the sense she [...]

I really like writing and speaking, but I’ve not always been good at it. I’ve usually been funny and interesting, but I’ve worked for the past fifteen years or so at honing my skills. I could share with you a list of things I’ve learned, but honestly, that list wouldn’t do you much good. Every speaker and writer is different.

So, instead, I’ll share with you one simple secret [...]

Recently I found myself wanting to fix somebody. It’s a bad habit. I’ve had it all my life and I’m getting better in percentages. Wanting to fix somebody is basically codependency. Perhaps in its mild form, but codependency all the same.

If there’s been any health evolving in my life over the years it’s been in learning that other people are other people and their psychological health is not my responsibility [...]

Saturday morning, hundreds will join us at The Storyline Conference in San Diego. If you’re in southern California or within driving distance, come on out. You can register online here, or simply register when you arrive. Registering online will save you a great deal of time.

If you’re looking to be encouraged and inspired, make sure to [...]