Feeling Depressed in 2020? It’s Not Just You 😔

When we all went into this thing in March, I tried to remain as positive as possible. I still believe everything I said before, about how I want to come out of this time better than I was when it started, etc. We can only worry about what’s within our control. And of course, let’s try to be kind to one another. But then the spring turned to summer,...

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Working Hard at Something That Doesn’t Matter

“Our greatest fear should not be failure but succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” Last year, pre-pandemic, I went to a three-day yoga retreat in Arizona. I’d never done such a thing before and was thinking of signing up for a longer one, so this seemed like a safe introduction. The yoga itself was good. I enjoyed the classes and...

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The Steps Before the First Step

If you try to tackle a big project and end up getting stuck somewhere along the way, it might mean that some steps are missing. Imagine trying to complete a difficult, 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Even though it has a thousand pieces, finishing the puzzle requires to complete more than a thousand steps. You need to spend time sorting, grouping, and...

Jul 2020

The Courage to Change Your Mind

Here’s a helpful filter to know when to worry: does something sound too good to be true, or does it sound so bad that people give up and stop thinking for themselves? Either way, when everyone around you agrees, it’s worth asking some questions. Questions like: “What’s really going on here—and who is threatened by disagreement?” Consider it an opportunity!...

May 2020

New! A Reading Group Guide to The Money Tree

Link: –> Download the Money Tree Reading Group Guide In addition to the Third Way group that I’m starting, a lot of people have asked for materials to facilitate conversations around The Money Tree. I’m glad they did! We now have a free reading group guide that you can access for book clubs, friends and family, or just your own reflections. If...

May 2020

If You Find Yourself Dreading Appointments You Made Long Ago, Start Asking “Would I Do This Tomorrow?”

You know the feeling you get when an appointment approaches on your calendar and you’re not looking forward to it? Maybe you’re even dreading it? Ugh, I totally forgot about that, you think. But I guess I need to to do it, since I agreed long ago. We’ve all been there. Some of us find ourselves there all the time. The good news is, there’s a trick...

Apr 2020

The Third Way: New Interactive Meeting Thursday, May 7

Link: –> Sign up for a Live Meeting Last week I did a Masterclass for several hundred people who had pre-ordered The Money Tree. Can you have that many people on Zoom at once? Apparently you can! It was a lot of fun, and in some ways, it reminded me of my book tours … you know, like the one I’m not doing now. In the book, the main character...

Apr 2020

The Real Imposter Is the Part of You That Hesitates

What holds people back from making a bold choice or following a dream? When you ask, often they’ll point to the lack of knowledge. They simply aren’t sure what to do, so they wait for someone to give them a step-by-step plan. Other times, they mention a lack of resources or some kind of access—perhaps they need money, or maybe they’re holding out...

Apr 2020

The New York Times Reviews The Money Tree (and actually says good things)

Buy Now: Amazon | BN | Audible | Apple Books | Indie Bookstores Link: New York Times on The Money Tree When I heard that the New York Times was reviewing my new book, I was simultaneously excited and worried. I was excited because, well, it’s the New York Times! And despite several of my previous books selling well, they never really paid much attention...

Apr 2020

How to Write a Novel

First up, thank you so much for your support of THE MONEY TREE! Despite the numerous challenges of current events, the book is getting out to lots of people. Now that it’s out, a number of readers have asked me to explain more about a big change I made. Specifically, my new book is unlike any of my six others: it’s fiction. I created an imaginary world...

Apr 2020