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Ambition, Enthusiasm, Passion, Success, Traits

I Love Work

Imagine for a moment* that you have a dream. [*If you have to *imagine* you have a dream, you should…
Happiness, Love

Afraid of Love

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bobby who was afraid of being happy. “If I get too…
Adventure, Courage, Enthusiasm, U of Life

Roots vs. Wings

Have you ever had wanderlust? Have you glanced through all the stunningly exotic photos online or that your friends pin…
Balance, Happiness, Optimism, Success, Words to Live By

If you’re unhappy and you know it…

Do you ever wish life was happier? Yes? Well good news – your wish is about to come true! IF…
Courage, Happiness, Success, Words to Live By

Excellence

If you’re looking for something to love in this world, may I suggest EXCELLENCE? I’m not talking about perfectionism – loving only the so-called perfect…
Adventure, Community, Courage

ESAR Rappels 180′ Mammoth Wall

Here’s another rappelling video for your viewing pleasure. Notice how your stomach feels when the camera looks down that gigantic…
Adventure, Courage, Success

Face Your Fears!!

Learn something about facing your fears from these audacious kids as they walk off an 80′ cliff!
Balance, Happiness, Words to Live By

Slow Down!

Modern life moves quickly and it’s difficult to escape its gravity! Unfortunately, there’s something lost in the slower pace of…
Ambition, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Happiness, Optimism, Passion, Success, The Meaning of Life, Traits

How to Come Alive

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do that. Because what the world…
Happiness, Money

Newsflash: Money Buys Happiness!

New research proves (sort of) that our old assumption that money can’t buy happiness is not exactly true. Good to…
Happiness, Identity, Psychology, The Meaning of Life, Thinking

Backward Beauty

I met with several of my Utah Valley University students yesterday to go over their final papers, and several are…
Confidence, Courage, Healing, Identity, Psychology, Words to Live By

Shame

Here’s a fantastic follow up to Brene’ Brown’s viral talk on vulnerability. It’s an essential listen for anyone who’s not…