“Practice self-compassion. Be your own best, kind, compassionate, caring friend.” Kristin Neff, Ph.D. received her doctorate in human development from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 and is now an associate professor in human development...
“Everyone can make a difference—no matter who you are, no matter how old you are, no matter where you are.” Bill and Kathy Magee are the founders and CEO and president, respectively, of Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network...
“If you believe in a child, the child will succeed.” Carol Lanning was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received her bachelor of science and her master’s degree in education at Southern Methodist University, and subsequently chose Dallas, Texas, as her home....
“Tapping into one’s own unique wellsprings of positivity is a wise and healthy investment in the future.” Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the...
“By completely trusting and acting on your instincts, the course of your entire life can change.” Clive Davis is the legendary music industry executive and record producer who is known as “the man with the golden ears” because of his talent for discovering...
“People have the power to heal themselves.” Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing, a bestselling author, the founder of the Chopra Foundation and the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Heralded by...
