Everybody’s a critic. The shopper in the produce department of the grocery store gently squeezes an avocado, testing for ripeness. The 5-year-old wants his dad to read “Winnie-the-Pooh” at bedtime instead of “Where the Wild Things Are.” We bring a critical eye to all sorts of stuff every single day, usually without much thought and…

By Diane Bell From The San Diego Union-Tribune After Grossmont College’s commencement June 9, several students took off their caps and gowns and deposited them in a special box as a gift for members of next year’s graduating class who lack money to purchase the ceremonial robes. It was another in a string of random…

I recently got this letter from a viewer: “Dear Sam, Thank you for what you are doing to help families make the shift to home educating. Self-teaching! I never thought I would homeschool, but we started last year and will NEVER go back! Your encouragement made all the difference, and we cannot thank you enough….

Building a business can leave you feeling lonely. Week after week, through all the ups and downs, you start to doubt yourself. You’re tempted to give up. When you’re frustrated, maybe you sign up for a webinar, or pick the most recent bestselling book on productivity, or buy a new tool that will help you…