The most important things to know about yourself

“Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values.” – Ayn Rand “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” -Roy Disney Knowing what your core values are is extremely beneficial, even crucial, to your happiness. The importance and power of explicitly defining values became even clearer…

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My 10 Year College Reunion

I started writing this note to you on a plane headed to my 10 year college reunion in Chicago by myself – which seems rather appropriate because that is the way I spent most of my time in college. As I headed back to Northwestern University with a single football ticket in my purse and…

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Sharing Your Story

I’ve been getting the most AMAZING stories for Chicken Soup for the Twenty-Something Soul. They are making me laugh, cry, think, and some even give me goose bumps. The icing on the cake is the personal emails I get from those of you who are sharing your story. Here are some of the comments I’ve…

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