The Life-Changing Magic of Showing Up

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A woman I had known for a matter of hours invited me to stay at her house in LA for a week. She wanted to throw a dual birthday party for her and me. Sounds like an odd situation, right? I mean, she was friendly enough, but I wouldn’t exactly call us close. Especially not…

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Please Try Not to Say F*ck

Please Try Not to Say F*ck

I hate driving in the suburbs. I especially hate driving in Highlands Ranch, CO, but many years ago, I did it anyway to attend a friend’s party. My children were with me, nestled in the back seat—Dylan, age 6, and Maya, age 4. I’m also a very expressive person, and my children were well aware…

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Avoid the “White Van” Moment

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Why Most Readers Don’t Finish Reading  — And What You Can Do About It If you’re writing a book to grow your business, you can’t afford to lose readers. Here’s how to make sure that they stay engaged from beginning to end. An unmarked white van screeches to a halt in front of you. The…

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