We learn as we mature that life is a balance of getting what we want and giving others what they want. Being willing to compromise is the difference between having healthy relationships and being a giant jerk no one likes. Still, each of us has certain values we refuse to compromise on. These are the areas in which we feel passionately enough that only upholding a standard of impeccability feels appropriate. Impeccability is a ...

For years, I sported what could only ever have been referred to as an ugly, dumb, digital, sport-style watch. To others, it must appeared in stark contrast with the rest of my intentionally put-together look. But there was one crucial reason why I willingly downgraded the style score of my wrist: the watch produced a polite but noticeable "beep-beep" on the hour. It was loud enough that it got my attention, prompting me to pause ...

You know those people who seem to be winning at life? They're successful in business, they have flourishing family lives, and they radiate positive energy. You just know that wherever they go and whatever they try their hand at, fortune and ease will follow. These people don't possess special ingredients you lack. They may even be challenged in similar ways that you are. They may have overcome adversity, or they may have had every advantage ...

When raising money for various causes, people are wont to imploringly remind us, "If you can't give with your money, give with your (fill in the blank)." Said in that context, the request for gifts in other forms can come off as cringey (like, we all know what you really want). But money is just one out of seemingly endless ways to give. And not merely to support special causes; living with a generous spirit ...

There are no wrong decisions. I'll say that again: there are no wrong decisions. You cannot choose wrongly, because either way, you benefit. If you make a decision and the outcome is exceedingly positive, you will have moved your life forward and will feel victorious. If you make a decision and the outcome is seemingly negative, you will have earned yourself an important lesson, and thus, moved your life forward. The key to being able ...