In my debut novel, Calculated, the main character, Jo Rivers is a brilliant math prodigy who must learn an important lesson: “Destiny is not what we do, but it’s...
Anna had a tough year. Last year, she caught COVID-19 and had to quarantine for days, missing a friend’s party. She also had trouble learning virtually and made her...
Edition 32: Purpose in pain In this issue: STORIES & TIPS: The Diamond Secret (Tim Elmore – Founder and President of Growing Leaders) Purpose in pain (Nova McBee –...
Six years ago, we asked a few non-profits leaders to share some community service ideas for kids. Read their stories and advice below. “Years ago a 9-year-old...
These are some of our favorites inspirational quotes about purpose from John F. Kennedy, Mark Twain, Martin Luther King Jr. and many others. “Efforts and courage are not enough...
More and more, I meet both students and adults who are somehow looking for that big break that will give them “overnight success”. Oh, we don’t say that out...
We’ve all heard the childhood nursery rhyme: “Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” How insane is that statement?! Words do hurt. Words...
Story and Tips | Nicola McDermott, Australian Olympian high jumper At 8 years old I pulled out my notebook and wrote a poem about one day competing in the Olympics. I...
My name is Jen Bricker-Bauer. I was born without legs and put up for adoption. I lived in foster home for the first 3.5 months of my life. You...