3 Tips for Developing Optimism

3 Tips for Developing Optimism

We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Nate Regier about the theme of developing optimism. Optimism is not just seeing the glass as half-full. It’s about doing what it takes to fill it up. Optimism is not wishful thinking. Not even a...
Motivate Yourself Into Action!

Motivate Yourself Into Action!

We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Brian Tracy about the theme from his latest book, the third edition of Eat That Frog!, which we launched on April 17. A word about frogs: it has been said that if the first thing you do each morning...
Learning to be Positive

Learning to be Positive

Friday morning, I stopped by my daughters’ school to watch my oldest as she presented a PowerPoint to her class. All the kids prepared at least fifteen slides on a topic of their choice. Before they began, one of the teachers started a discussion about how they...
Staying Positive in Times of Change

Staying Positive in Times of Change

If you ask me where I’m from, you’ll hear me stumble for an answer. I moved a lot during my growing-up years. As an adult, I’ve managed to live seven years each in two zip codes, but I can’t claim either place as my hometown. I am just starting...
How to Have Your Best Year Ever

How to Have Your Best Year Ever

Today is the first day of classes at Mountain State’s main campus in Beckley, WV. Even though I am not on site in Beckley, I am excited to see what the new school year will hold for MSU and our students. I have written before about how I love new beginnings. For...