The Stories
Ann Cooper
The Value of Persistence: How Chef Ann is Reinventing School Food
Chef Ann has a vision to provide every child with daily access to fresh, healthy food.
In a nation where kids have shorter estimated life expectancies than their parents due to diet-r...
Goal Setting
Having It All: How Katy Balances Work, Family, and Fitness
Katy Widrick believes proper planning is the key to a balanced, healthy life. You can have your busy schedule, and that endorphin pumping workout, too.
We already know: Exercise is fou...
Believe
Three Traits of Success: U.S. Men's Soccer Edition
In honor of today's U.S. Men's National Soccer match versus Germany, we wanted to take a few moments to reflect on and celebrate some of the traits that have made the Men's team successful so ...
Go Getter
Inspirational Story: Sometimes Life Throws You a Curveball
(Source: Active Ingredient: Eduardo Garcia from Citizen Pictures on Vimeo)
Sometimes life throws you a curveball that changes everything. Or does it?
Eduardo Garcia is a classically trained ...
Goal Setting
My Summer 2014 Goals
Do you shy away from sharing goals and aspirations with others?
If you do, it’s time to change that! A study performed by Psychologist Dr.Gail Matthews shows that those who share goals wit...
Habit forming
Mindfulness or Mindlessness: One Choice Makes All The Difference
Life is a miracle to behold
From the glistening sheen of dew on the morning grass, to the sonorous chirping of birds outside my window as I write this, to the sheer fact that I am alive -- li...
Go Getter
Videos That Inspire Us, Pt.2
Even the most passionate and dedicated people have days when it is a challenge to get going.
This summer, I am on a mission to keep distractions at bay and follow through with the goals I set...
Go Getter
Videos That Inspire Us, Pt. 1
No matter how passionate you are about achieving your goal, there will be days when it is hard to get yourself moving.
With summer upon us, the allure of sitting on the beach or settling into a...
I Can. I Will
10 Quotes To Motivate You This Week
Every so often we find ourselves in need of a little extra motivation.
Words from those you admire can do wonders for the psyche and they offer encouragement during the (sometimes arduous) journe...