September is the other January.

Pouring out ideas is better for creativity than doling them out by the teaspoon.

Reading makes me want to write my own books, and just trying to understand what I see in the world around me makes me want to figure things out.

Get enough exercise and sleep: Sounds trivial, but it's not. You may have the urge to work 24/7, to skip the gym and to stay up late to get a few more things done. That's short-sighted. Exercise and sleep are critical to having the physical and mental energy necessary to meet a challenge.

The 20-minute walk I take is better than the 3-mile run I never start. Having people over for take-out is better than never having people to an elegant dinner party.

I used to be very disciplined about only buying three books ahead of what I was reading, but my husband corrupted me, and now I'm dozens ahead of myself!

Volunteering to help others is the right thing to do, and it also boosts personal happiness