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How Trying to Kill Myself Saved My Life

I was 15 years old, and my life was over. It was the middle of the night, and I had swallowed as many pills as I could find in the house. Dozens? Hundreds? I wasn’t counting. I just wanted all the hurting to stop. School was a nightmare for me, and bullies taunted me for…

Question of the Week: What Have You Learned From Failing?

We’ve all experienced failures: bad grades in school, not getting the job you really wanted, gaining weight, losing money, or feeling like a bad partner, sister, parent, or friend. When you’re going through a tough time, the last thing you want to think about is what you can learn from the situation. I usually want…

Why I Broke My Own Rule (and You Should Too!)

When I was in my early 20s, I worked for an organization that published medical textbooks and newsletters. As an editor, I was given a lot of freedom with the design of my publications, and one of the responsibilities was to choose the stock photos that were printed alongside articles or on book covers. I’d…

Question of the Week: Describe Yourself in 1 Word

Ooooh, this is a toughie! What 1 word best describes who you are? Would your friends and family use a different word to describe you? What about your enemies? Maybe your word has to do with your personality. Maybe your job. Maybe your philosophy on life. Not to seem like a cop-out, but the word…

Link Roundup: June 1, 2013

By the time you read this, I’ll be flying across the country to attend Christine Kane’s Uplevel Your Business Live! Retreat in Atlanta. I’m all about continuing my education and becoming a better coach and entrepreneur. I had an amazing time at the retreat last year, and I know I wouldn’t have gotten as far…

The Truth Will Set You Free

The truth isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes the truth really sucks. When have you experienced an unpleasant truth? When you look at the number on the scale? When you were told you weren’t qualified for a job? In the comments below, share a time when the truth has pissed you off.

Haters Gonna Hate: Turning Criticism Into Empowerment

As my business grows, I’ve noticed something else that’s been growing. No—not my inflated ego! I’m talking about the number of haters, trolls, and other unpleasant people who seem obsessed with undermining my success. Recently, I found out that an acquaintance had been badmouthing me to other people and saying my business practices are “unprofessional.”…