Personal Growth

Improving ourselves improves the world around us. Looking for inspiration? From curated TED Talks to stories of thought leaders providing actionable advice, there’s no better place to start your personal growth journey than right here.

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The Life Changing Work of a Master Craftsman

Behind the doors of Blue Ox Millworks, Eric Hollenbeck passes down generations of knowledge, instilling a sense of pride and healing with his work. By sharing the love for his craft, this woodworker is helping high schoolers and veterans alike find their own healing.

Liesl Ulrich-Verderber
September 19, 2019

Could Mastering the Art of Asking for Help Change Your Life?

Asking for help is our ticket to actually making our dreams come true. But why is it so hard?! Here's a thought leader that will help us see the true value in the ask and give us the courage to just go for it.

Liesl Ulrich-Verderber
September 15, 2019

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The Simple Secrets to Finding Time to Read More!

Here's an awesome little video that gives us a few — surprisingly simple — tips on how (and why) reading more books can change the future for each of us!

Sam Burns
August 8, 2019

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#DialogueCoffee: Why We Need More Difficult Conversations

The world can feel pretty divided right now, but we have a fix for you. It's a technique called #DialogueCoffee and it makes talking to someone with an opposing viewpoint on the world a little easier (and much much more rewarding). Here's the story of how it came to be!

Liesl Ulrich-Verderber
December 23, 2018

Lost Wallets Proving It’s Still an Amazing World

When YouTuber Mark Rober lost his wallet, he turned it into an opportunity see if a lost wallet could prove people are good (or not) and the results... well, they're pretty surprising.

Liesl Ulrich-Verderber
November 1, 2018

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Here’s How to Talk to Strangers

There are a lot of great people out there that you don't know! If you'd like to change that, or at least make your introductions easier, here are a few tips.

Sam Burns
April 5, 2018

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The Power of Giving People a “Lollipop Moment”

Heard anything about "Lollipop Moments"? Here's an amazing metaphor to remember how easy it is to fundamentally improve someone's life with just a simple turn of a phrase!