John Stepper 12/21/13 John Stepper 12/21/13

When you smile at the universe, the universe smiles back

I used to think of the universe as a rational, uncaring machine. If this, then that. And given that our world, never mind our universe, is so large, I couldn’t see how we could make much of a practical difference.

But as I grow older, I’m not so sure. And that’s changed how I act throughout the day.

John Stepper 11/2/13 John Stepper 11/2/13

Touching the treadmill

Want to develop a new skill or habit? Touch the treadmill. Change your life.

John Stepper 1/12/13 John Stepper 1/12/13

The most successful person in Babylon

“Pay yourself first.” Because investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make—for you and those around you.

John Stepper 12/1/12 John Stepper 12/1/12

Working Out Loud and the Rise of the Introverts

Working Out Loud is good for introverts, too—maybe especially so.

Here’s why.

John Stepper 9/1/12 John Stepper 9/1/12

When were the best years in your life?

I used to think that you start with an almost infinite set of things you can do or be. Then, over time, your options—particularly the special ones—become fewer and fewer.

Now I know it doesn’t have to be that way..