There is nothing like a fresh dose of new American citizens to remind you how fortunate you are and how easy it is to take this country for granted. On our trip to the

As the recurring ad for the World Cup keeps saying, “It only takes a second!” Like all emerging and existing American soccer fans, I leaped for joy when Landon Donovan’s clutch goal settled into the net with just over three minutes of injury time left in the critical game with Algeria. Facing a heart-breaking...

As one of America’s young adults, you hold our country’s future in your hands. As you look at graduating, here are some SECRETS of LIFE to help you on your journey. Sometimes a little truth-telling can be the best kind of graduation gift you can receive. You can view the secrets at YouTube or...

When I wrote The Optimism Advantage, I observed how modern-day-living has a way of reinforcing how little you control, making it far too easy to become a victim. Victims feel that they can’t do anything to make a difference in what happens to them. Since they have no confidence in their own ability to...

Jeff Davidson’s newest book, Simpler Living, gives you a blueprint for taking back control of your living space. After all, The Optimism Advantage isn’t just about managing your attitudes; it’s about shaping your world in a way that promotes optimism, opportunity and simple living. Demanding more and more possessions and money in order to...