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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why your antiperspirant isnāt working (and how to fix it)
BY 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...
How to start seeds indoors for a thriving vegetable garden
BY 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...
5 simple morning habits minimalists swear by to keep their homes clutter-free
BY 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...
Absenteeism rates plummeted at this middle school after incentivizing students with a chance to 'pie a teacher'
The rewards are part of a more robust accountability program, which has seen great success after one year in action.
BEST ONE WORD QUOTES FOR DAILY MOTIVATION
Most people donāt know this, but all it takes to shift our mindset is one word. One powerful word said at the right time and in the right way can...
Jerry Jones: Goal is to retire with most SB wins
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that his goal in life is to the retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl wins and that he has "work...
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Companies like Kairos Power are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
Good News in History, January 6
63 years ago today, Mutual of Omahaās āWild Kingdomā was first broadcast on NBC. Hosted by American zoologist Marlin Perkins and filmed by Jim...
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