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Surry Sonker Trail in Dobson, North Carolina
Youāve heard of a cobbler, but what about a sonker? Over in Surry County, the home of Mount Airy, which was the real-life inspiration Mayberry...
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An AI strategist explains why she stopped setting New Yearās goals
Every January, leaders are told to do the same thing: set ambitious goals, map out the year, and commit to executing harder than before. We frame...
How solopreneurs can break free from a corporate mindset
You quit the 9-to-5 to have more control over your time. You wanted flexibility, autonomy, and the freedom to structure your days around your life...
Frugal people share the 20 money-saving habits they picked up by accident
Frugal people are experts at saving money. They know how to spend less when shopping for groceries, making yummy (but filling) meals, and even on...
THE ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER SUCCESS STORY
If youāre a fan of action movies or body building thereās little doubt youāve not yet heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger.Ā Arnold is beyond famous,...
Three hacks to improve your odds of success
Imagine youāve set the goal of running a marathon thatās 90 days away. Youāve hired a trainer who says this a less than optimal amount of time,...
28 Famous People Who Didnāt Make It Until After Age 30
A lot of people give up on their dreams because they think they are too old. But how old do you have to be to know for sure that the success has...
NEW YEAR 2026- Thereās No Better Time To Set Goals
Make 2026 Your Best Year: Set Goals and Take Action Happy New Year! Howās your 2025? Well, whether 2025 was amazing or challenging, itās over now....
Does self-improvement in 2026 start on TikTok?
How seriously are you taking your 2026 rebrand? Do you have your 365 buttons ready? If this means nothing to you, you likely spent the holiday...
Top 3 Personality Traits of Extremely Successful People
I love reading books, and I read a lot of themāespecially in the field of personal development and business success. Over time, after studying...
What a meltdown in the wine aisle taught me about New Yearās resolutions
I just launched a wine app, which means Iāve spent the last six months thinking obsessively about one thing: how do you remove friction from...
Positively Uplifting Stories | December 29 2025
No matter where you are in your journey, you always have something to offer, whether itās your compassion, your skills, or the wisdom gained from...
The Passion and Motivation Cycle: How to Achieve Consistent Success
For years, people have been told to follow their passion as if passion alone guarantees success. At the same time, we hear experts say that...
What If 2026 Could Actually Be Different?
Iāve never believed that change should be reserved for special days, but the New Year tends to carry a sense of promise. It often brings a surge...
7 Easy Healthy Habits to Jump Start in 2026
A new year brings new motivation, and 2026 is the perfect opportunity to reset your health, refresh your habits, and start the year feeling...
35+ INSPIRATIONAL GO WITH THE FLOW QUOTES FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
Life has many demands, and success many requirements. And while most would agree that reaching your short and long-term goals requires a strict...
15+ BEST BOOKS TO BUILD SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL (2026)
Ahhh, self-discipline, that pain-in-the-butt success attribute that most of us wish were easier to wield.Ā If I told you there was a pill you...
How to keep bananas fresh longer with 3 easy tricks
THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Our Best of 2025 Lifestyle edition is all about the big impact of small shifts. These stories capture what it...
Positively Uplifting Stories | January 5 2026
As we welcome a new year, letās take a moment to appreciate the gifts and abundance in our lives. May the year ahead bring more good news and many...
Successful People Set 3 Simple Goals: Why You Should Too
"Success": the word that everyone wants to achieve in one way or another. It doesnāt matter where we come from, our type of upbringing, or how we...
The Atlas Obscura Audio Guide to Maineās Wilderness
In this Atlas Obscura series, we soak in the beauty of Maineās wilderness. Join us in exploring its rugged coastline, lush forests, and craggy...
9 Helpful Tips for Understanding Why You Keep Having the Same Dreams
Have you ever had the same dreams multiple times? Do you think recurring dreams have some sort of message that is important for you to understand?...
Positively Uplifting Stories | December 15 2025
Every day offers new opportunities to bring joy to others and make the world a little brighter. Often, itās the simple choices we make, to be kind...
EU greenlights 100 hydrogen projects in major energy transformation plan
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a sweeping move to modernize its energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the European...
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