If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced...

When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...

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77% of the population has a fear of public speaking. That means more than 200 million people may feel nervous about talking to others....

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Team building not only strengthens trust among team members but cultivates collaboration, resilience to challenges, and ultimately drives...

People judge us a lot less than we believe. We are constantly looking for approval and acceptance from others. Instead, we need to learn...

It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...

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The ability and desire to cultivate an open mind leads to progress, growth, and discovery and is essential for success in life. It can be...

Whether you’re walking under a black cat, eating a bowl of 4-leaf clovers, or breaking mirrors with horseshoes, most of us believe that...

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I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...

Think back at all that you have learned from the people in your past. Look at the position you are in because of the many that you have...

Hope is the guiding light through our toughest times. Hope gives us a reason to stay on track, to keep fighting, to chase our goals and...

This time of year is filled with hopes and dreams, but it can also be filled with great disappointment. Disappointment is when...

As we get closer to the end of the year, we start thinking about the things that we are grateful for and people less fortunate than us....

If you drive through Lake Zurich long enough, eventually you’re going to get an opportunity to enjoy a train. It’s inevitable. According...