Most people think vanity is bad. They think it means arrogance or thinking you are better than everyone else. I disagree. Admiring your own achievements and appearance is not bad. Pride is feeling good about what you have done. Being proud is valuing yourself.Society confuses self-acceptance with superiority. You only become arrogant if you put others down. Admiring yourself does not do that. It gives you the foundation to grow, contribute, and love more fully.

Your style tells the story of how you see yourself. The question is, are you telling that story on purpose or by accident?

Horses taught me to keep things simple. They do not speak English. You have to break everything down into the simplest steps if you want them to understand. Here is the way forward when you feel powerless. The secret to getting unstuck when things are not going your way.

Procrastination is something everyone does. And most of us feel worse about ourselves because of it. If you’ve ever said, “I know I should be doing this, but I just can’t seem to start” you’re not alone. But the truth is, you can train yourself to procrastinate less, feel better about yourself, and get more done.

Today I want to talk about a paradox. One of my favorite quotes comes from a guy I admire a lot, me. I once said: "Spending time working on your own personal development is a selfless act. Everyone you come in contact with will benefit from your progress, making self-improvement a noble endeavor." — Shane Jacob

What do we really want for our kids? Most parents say happiness, success, love, good health, financial stability, or a solid education. But when you break it down, every one of those desires points to one thing: a feeling.