Dignity is not bestowed by circumstance; it is chosen. Life, in its most anguished moments, still poses a question—and the answer lies not in what happens to us, but in how we respond.

Friendship stands firm when the tides of life pull us in different directions. It’s about the quiet confidence that no matter how much time passes, no matter how much distance grows, the connection remains.

The other day, a friend of mine ended a conversation with, “I appreciate you.” I looked around to see if Ted Lasso was standing behind me. He wasn’t. So, I did what any self-respecting English speaker would do—I cringed.

There’s a certain wisdom in knowing when to engage in a discussion and when to step back.

What separates the best from the rest? It’s not luck, talent, or even intelligence. It’s the ability to show up and do the work—especially on the days when you don’t feel like it.

It's easy, in times like these, to feel overwhelmed by the weight of the challenges before us. But history teaches us that it's precisely in these moments that the pursuit of goodness becomes not just a noble ideal, but a practical necessity.

There comes a point in every life when the clamor of the world fades into the background, and two quieter, more persistent voice takes its place; the child you once were and the elder you will become.

We can sit and watch history unfold, lamenting its course, or we can take hold of the tiller and steer. The question is: What three things can you do right now to take you where you want to be?

The cycle of reprisal diminishes all involved. But to turn one’s energy toward building, achieving, and uplifting? That is revenge with dividends.

True greatness doesn’t come from grand gestures—it’s found in the quiet, consistent acts we perform every day.

I've been thinking a lot about what it is that keeps some of us running at full steam well into our 80s, while others retreat to the recliner. It feels like this is a key: Don't retire. Refocus.

Jimmy Carter may not have won every battle, but he earned history’s respect. He was kind, resilient, and focused on others. His life proves that legacy isn’t about power—it’s about purpose. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

There are only two resolutions you need to make, every year, every month, every week, and every day. Prioritize people and actions which move your story forward. And deprioritize everything else.