I received an email from a prospective client who said her company really wanted to hire me to speak to its sales staff. But before she could offer the opportunity, I’d have to discuss the gig with the company chairman, because he had high standards as to who’s allowed onstage during his big conference. Of […]

It seems like there’s a subscription box for everything now. You can get wardrobe refreshes, new cosmetics or even pet treats sent to your mailbox every month. Subscription boxes are all about convenience—purchases you don’t have to think about, remember to renew or even go farther than your front door to pick up. So, it […]

Due to their prominence, well-developed back muscles have been described as wings. Want wing-like back muscles? On the short list of things that allegedly “give you wings” are energy drinks, good deeds, and upper body vertical pulling. After consuming energy drinks throughout my younger years, I can dispatch the first claim. Alertness and insomnia? Yes. […]

“I think… a concern that many of us run into is we are playing as hard as we are working and it’s crushing our body,” says Olly Wood in today’s episode of Brilliant Thoughts. His knowledge and advice on the trifecta of physical, digestive and psychological health doesn’t just come from book smarts and research, […]

Becoming your own boss can change your life for the better. It can also make things more complicated when it comes to filing taxes. There are multiple tax tips out there. As a freelancer, it’s essential to ensure you know what to expect, so you don’t accidentally wind up with a huge tax bill.  The […]

Q: I’d love advice on balancing my photography side hustle while working an 8-to-5 job. How do you keep your head in the game? How do you manage your company’s perception of your devotion when you’re (likely) openly marketing your side hustle online? A: You are not alone. Today, 36% of people in the U.S. […]

“How much do you bench?” It might be the most frequently asked question among hardcore “gym bros” and experienced gym veterans looking to establish a pecking order, as well as curious beginners looking to strike up a conversation. It’s also one of the most popular (if misguided) ways to inquire about someone’s strength, fitness, and […]

We live in hectic times, and daily life is fragmented and filled with interruptions. This is not a complaint—it’s reality.  Over the years, I have found relief and value in keeping a journal for the basic reason that it allows me to find and enjoy uninterrupted sessions for myself in a creative way. My journal […]

Springing forward sounds so hopeful, doesn’t it? We’ll shake off the depressing winter doldrums in favor of walking into the light—literally. This year, daylight saving time starts Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. We’ll set our clocks an hour ahead and herald the return of darkness to the more appropriate after-dinner hour, rather than its […]