I started the Inspiration Interview Series because I wanted to know more about the people who share their work with the world and inspire me to practice courage, be creative, and dream big....
Cultivating play, creativity, and gratitude are all guideposts for Wholehearted Living. Today, Im combining them on my "play list." Im feeling very grateful for and inspired by: 1. A gir...
From Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer by Brother David Steindl-Rast "Ordinary happiness depends on happenstance. Joy is that extraordinary happiness that is independent of what happens...
Im so excited to share it with you! The phrase Daring Greatly is from Theodore Roosevelts speech, Citizenship in a Republic. This is the passage that made the speech famous: "It is not the ...
Photo by Scott Corron I had the great pleasure of introducing Harriet Lerner at her book signing at Brazos Bookstore in Houston. Its not an overstatement to say that Harriets books have changed my li...
Join us for our first and only 2012 Ordinary Courage e-course! I like to call it Gremlin Ninja Warrior training - its all about recognizing the gremlins that keep us feeling small and "less ...
My One Little Word for 2012 is light. Every month Im sharing one of my favorite quotes about light. This quote from Jung is inspiring me right now! Thanks to Elan from Ninjamatic...
Seven months ago I introduced our community to a book that means the world to me. The book is End Malaria: Bold Innovation, Limitless Generosity, and the Opportunity to Save a Life. ...
Gratitude Im so grateful to our community. I am overwhelmed by your responses, emails, tweets, and Facebook posts. Thank you for reminding me that Im not alone. Thank you for making me laugh. T...
Warning: Im breaking my own rule of "No posts when youre really upset." Earlier this morning CNN ran an op/ed that I wrote on authenticity and risk-taking. In a collaboration with TED, ...
"You can rest when youre done." This is the single worst piece of advice that Ive ever received. Im not even sure where or when I heard it or if its the result of marinating in the "...
Just a quick update on my spring speaking events! The following talks are open to the public. Id love for you join us! Omegas Women & Happiness Conference | April 20-22 | NYC Step out of yo...
My One Little Word for 2012 is light. Every month Im sharing one of my favorite quotes about light. This one has me thinking . . . Deep gratitude for Steve, Ellen, and Charlie to...
Im editing a chapter in the new book today and I thought Id share a funny piece with you. I have a section called "The Armory" that explores the various armor and masks we use to protect ours...
The 2012 TED talk was posted on TED.com today. Thank yall so much for the support and encouragement! I cant tell you how grateful I am for our wholehearted community. Knowing that were traveling toge...
by Scott CutlerHave you ever had that experience where youre talking to someone and you get the sense that s/he is looking over your shoulder to see if someone more important might be around? I have ...
By Michael Brands What a week! There are so many unexpected life lessons emerging from my first TED experience that I thought Id share them with you this week. But first . . . I always feel dis...
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder an...
Before the breakdown spiritual awakening, I lived by the motto, "Let go and let Brené." As you can imagine, it wasnt very effective. Turning things over is not an easy proce...
Our perfect protest was the best EVER! I just want yall to know that it still brings me so much joy! When Im feeling fearful, I watch this video and read these - they make me smile. I wat...
Last year, Sasha Dichter, Chief Innovation Officer for Acumen Fund, converted his month-long "Generosity Experiment" into a global Generosity Day. The idea was simple: to reboot Val...
When I saw this tweet this morning, I clicked on the link not knowing what to expect. All I can say is Im a better person for having watched it. Like courage, empathy is a choice and a practice. Im s...
We are discontinuing the Hustle for Worthiness DVD. We have a limited number left in stock and weve dropped the price from $24.95 to $14.95. To read more about the DVD and to order, click here!...
Twenty years ago I read a book that changed my life. My mom, who loves to send me and my siblings self-help books when she believes we need them, sent me a copy of Harriet Lerners Dance of Anger.&nbs...
Were so excited to announce our new Connections Certification Program! This new program offers helping professionals the opportunity to gain highly specialized training, support, and certification to...
This is the perfect day to share one of my favorite quotes about light! Heres to light and love! And a special thanks to Elan of Ninjamatics who designed the graphics!
My good friend Ali Edwards has me hooked on the power of One Little Word. I started thinking about my word a couple of weeks ago and I had a great word in mind but it just wasnt...
The holidays are a perfectionism minefield. My expectations always need radical reality-checking this time of year and that normally comes in the form of a total meltdown. The good news is that I oft...
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