Buying experience such as going out to dinner or taking a vacation increases our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Experiences last while material purchases fade.

You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.

People who have at least three or four very close friendships are healthier, have higher wellbeing, and are more engaged in their jobs. But the absence of any close friendships can lead to boredom, loneliness, and depression.

What works for one persons needs is almost always very different from the next.

Positive words are the glue that holds relationships together.

Its tempting to work more than 60 hours a week and sacrifice sleep, not move, and eat bad foods as they are convenient. But this comes with a cost.

The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering.