Philip Schmitz: 3 books

Here’s what they want you to believe: spending money, acquiring possessions, and keeping up with your neighbors will make you happy. Here’s what they’re hiding from you: it doesn’t work that way and it never has. “Inspirational Quotes about Positive Thinking” offers a better perspective....

So what’s in it for you? Quotes inspire us by focusing attention on things we already know, or at least sense. It might be fun to dial back a notch and simply call them “reminders.” For example, remember that you’re free to define yourself, let go of the past, and choose your...

How self-confident are you? Be honest with yourself. There are dozens of self-confidence checklists on the Web, and many of them will provide good information. Most of us probably fall somewhere in the middle of the range between "I am the greatest” and “I can’t trust myself to do anything...