This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. It’s a universal truth – most of us learn life’s ...

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People who were kids in the 1960s learned these life lessons that are sadly rare today. They didn’t have parents who came to their rescue at the slightest sign of discomfort and were often taught the ...

We all want to better ourselves, but learning how isn't always easy. For women, it often starts with learning lessons around what boundaries to set, what people to invite in, and where to spend our ...

Life has a way of teaching you lessons, often the hard way. These experiences can be tough to navigate but rewarding in hindsight. While advice from others can guide you, some truths only become clear ...

Betrayal is a harsh teacher, but it’s one of the most effective. Whether it comes from a friend, a partner, or a colleague, feeling let down shakes you to your core and forces you to reevaluate ...

Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans, grades, or classroom rules. It’s about moments that stay long after the bell rings.

There are countless lessons to learn in life, but some of the most profound ones come from the animals we share our lives with. Dogs, in particular, have extraordinary potential to teach us important ...

“You only learn half the things you need to know in the classroom.” When I first heard that saying, I brushed it off as something adults said to make school sound deeper than it really was. But now, a ...

Richard Farson is both a psychologist and a CEO who has spent 30-plus years heading organizations. His experience has given him an extraordinary appreciation of the absurdities of organizations, and ...

Ten-year-old Dean Thompson drives the combine on his family’s farm, with a little help from his dad. Submitted photo As the sun dipped low on the horizon on a mid-October day, 10-year-old Dean ...