Have you ever wondered how some women make it through the roughest times and not only survive but become stronger? Here are four pearls of empowering wisdom I’ve gathered from women, just like us, who have been there, done that and thrived.

I enjoy reading words of wisdom from women who have faced challenges and found the courage, strength and inner motivation to succeed. That’s what I found in a wonderful collection of letters compiled by author Michele R. Wright and written by outstanding women who shared their success strategies.

You have the power to create a life that will consistently take you forward in positive and productive ways. Your current life is a reflection of day-to-day choices. Here are my choices for the top 6-10 of my top ten self-development and personal growth tools.

Striving to live a consistently self-satisfying and self-empowered life means surrounding yourself with the best personal development tools to nourish your powerful inner motivators. Here are my choices for the top ten self-development and personal growth tools.

Sometimes we just need a “feel good” movie the whole family can watch and walk away with something positive and uplifting. You’ll want to see Seabiscuit. This movie is based on a true story of three men and a racehorse - all four were considered misfits and underdogs and yet, became champions.

If you enjoy reading parables, you’ll enjoy reading Spencer Johnson’s latest book, Peaks and Valleys. The author has several number one bestsellers including “Who Moved My Cheese?” He knows how to tell a good story.