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Confessions of a Life Hypochondriac

I’ve always been a bit of a scaredy-cat. But lately, fear seems to be getting to me more than usual. It’s a little bit like being a hypochondriac — someone who constantly worries that they have a life-threatening medical condition; when something goes …

The Reason I’m Not Going to Hell

When I was in my 20s, I was obsessed with the fear that I was not actually saved — that my so-called “faith” was nothing but an elaborate web of self-deception that would end in eternal damnation. I wasn’t sure what to do to rescue myself, but leaders …

The Subtle Art of Throwing Great Parties

When was the last time you went to a great party? I’m not talking about great in a worldly sense. I’m talking about a memorable party where you had fun and felt included. As I mentioned in my feature article, “How to Influence Culture Without Being Sed …

5 Questions with Reality Star Kelly Parkison

When Kelly Parkison and her significant other, Ron Young, decided to try to mend their relationship, there was more at stake than their potential nuptials — there was $1 million on the line. The pair appeared in the seventh season of the hit reality sh …

The First Five Dates: Leaving My Comfort Zone

With butterflies in my stomach, I arrive at the quaint coffee shop to meet my date — my first date in more than a year. After recently turning 40, I decided to give dating another try and set a goal for myself: 40 dates in one year. (You can read the d …

You May Not Be as Much of a Failure as You Think

A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me, “I’m failing at everything. My job isn’t what I hoped it would be. I feel alone and distant from my friends and family. I feel like I’ve failed.” At one point I asked him, “What if success isn’t the point?” Let’ …

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