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My incredible over 90-year-old new neighbor. I couldn’t believe her age when she told me… early 90’s and counting!? She looked so happy, healthy and beautiful, so I had to ask her, “What’s your secret?” With a big smile on her face she said: SMILING. Isn’t that easy?...

Does this happen to you too? The more I talk to other business owners and top executives, the more I hear the same rules that they all practiced to become successful, and compassionate human beings. Last Thursday I attended “Strategies for Growth”, an event organized...

What’s the most important life advice you would give your 12-year-old? Or anyone for that matter! My son’s homework over Spring Break is to interview three people who will respond to that question. I’m one of his three, and I’m thrilled! My mind raced as soon as he...

Setback or breakthrough So I broke my foot. Ha! As I was falling down in the middle of a stunning landscape, I couldn’t help but think of my two options: 1) Stress out, thinking “How am I going to take care of my business, my son, and everything else? 2) Accept the...

Unexpected conversations with other business owners One morning each month, I meet with a group of extraordinary women to mastermind and share business insights. A few days ago we decided to meet an extra time and do something different: Happy Hour! And we had a great...

Happy New Year 2018! Today is for many of us a day of reflection. The excitement of an entire year ahead and new possibilities inspire us to set new goals. Keep in mind it’s equally important, maybe even more, to know when to say “no”. Samin Nosrat, a renowned chef...

Something extraordinary happens in my native country of Spain every 31st of December at 11:59:48 pm. We do the same thing at the same time all at once (46,000,000 people!!). We eat “las uvas de la suerte” (“the lucky grapes”). This tradition goes back a century. It...

How can you gain back your quality time? Sleeping. That’s how. Surprised? If it’s so simple, why aren’t we doing it? Is it because is fashionable to never stop working and “doing”? You’re not a 24/7 convenience store! The effects of sleeping less than 7 hours each...

I'm so excited Thanksgiving is upon us! It's my all-time favorite American holiday. It includes so many of the things I enjoy: food, friends, family, and long conversations around the dinner table. Every morning I give thanks for three things I have or have happened...

A-ha! Looking at the ocean this past weekend reminded me of the importance of putting aside all my to-do’s and taking some “me time” once in a while. Do you ever take a break? And is it often enough? You’re supposed to do it daily! Let me share with you the “how to”...