Picture this with me. It’s a Wednesday morning in mid-January, and you’re 9 years old. You hear a snowplow’s wheels crunching over the snow-covered road outside your bedroom window. You sit up, making sure you’re not still dreaming, and then cautiously peek through the blinds to see if it is what you think it is...a snow day. The stillness, sparkling treetops, and now-deserted busy street confirm that your wish came true. It’s a snow day! Now, depending on the type of 9-year-

Can you think of that one person who has everything you want? Who are you jealous of? This is the avatar for the person I’m jealous of. Let’s call her… Violet. Violet is a New York Times bestselling author. By the age of 35, she had enough financial independence to pay off her student loans and make a generous philanthropic donation to her alma mater. She has enough disposable income to live comfortably, invest in her future, and invest in herself. She has a collection of Pr

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? The best part of waking up... is Folgers in my cup. At least one of these jingles is destined to be stuck in your head after reading this (sorry). BUT, what do they all have in common? If you’ve ever tried to count the licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop, chances are you found yourself paying a little more attention to the flavor along the way. And when you hear, “the best part of waking up…” can you picture