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My Dad — Johnny Joseph Novak Since today is Father’s Day, I feel compelled to talk a little about my wonderful dad and share three lessons learned from dad that I know are great lessons for just about everyone. 1. Be generous, …
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3. Before I get into my overcoming fear tips, I need to tell you a little story that will add context to the tips so they will be easier to put into action. A little story about overcoming fear Overcoming …
Oprah likes to ask people, “What’s one thing you know for sure?” If she ever asked me that question, my reply would be, “You are responsible for your life. You are responsible for your actions, your reactions, and all …
Read moreIt’s Time to Take Responsibility for Your Happiness: 12 Ways to Be Happier Now
You want to be happy. You’re dreaming of being happy. With your whole body and soul, you yearn to find happiness … true lasting happiness … the happiness that you know deep down in your heart has the potential to set …
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Love is what life is all about – both the giving and receiving of it. I believe this to be true, yet I’m more than a bit embarrassed to say that sometimes I put this concept aside to handle …
I make mistakes. I fall down. There I said it; I make mistakes and I know it. How about you? Do you ever make mistakes … do you ever fall down, too? Some of the mistakes I make are doozies! …
As a child, I loved Halloween and the ability to transform into anyone I wanted to be. A mask and a hand-made costume were all I needed for a fun-filled night spent wandering up and down our neighborhood streets, gathering …
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When life isn’t working the way you thought it would, sometimes you have to learn to appreciate what life is giving you that you didn’t expect (and maybe didn’t even want). It’s raining today. Not a belligerent, angry rain, but …
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Believe and Create is an online community where we share ideas, thoughts, and advice for making the world a better place beginning with the only person who you can ever change: You. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to …