How to Be Happier Right Now (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

it is possible to be a lot happier

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 you free. Yet, when you’re put to the test of what you’re willing to do … Read more

The One Thing You Need to Do Right After You Make a Mistake

the first thing you should do after making a mistake

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! Such as … Here are a few of what I consider to be my “classic” … Read more

How to Take Responsibility for Your Own Happiness (Starting Now)

To Create the Life You Want, Give Up the Blame Game!

  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 your decisions. You are also responsible for your happiness.” I’ve learned so much since launching … Read more

In Honor of Father’s Day: Three Lessons Learned from Dad

Father's Day - What Did Your Dad Teach You

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, but don’t be showy about it.    We came from modest means.  Okay, we lived on … Read more