The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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Going Solo: The Quiet Courage of Doing Things on Your Own
Eating out, traveling or catching a show by yourself can feel surprisingly brave. Here is why it is hard, how to start small and how to stay safe while you build a little independence. Read more
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Long Evenings, Short Nights: Protecting Your Sleep When Summer Light Lingers
Late sunsets, warm bedrooms and busy social calendars can quietly cut into sleep all summer. Here are practical ways to protect your nights so your days have something to run on. Read more
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Why Restarting Costs More Than Continuing: A Midsummer Lesson From Physics
In physics, it usually takes more force to get something moving than to keep it moving. That simple fact has a lot to say about keeping your goals alive through the middle of summer. Read more
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Twice From the Ashes: The Comeback Story of Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe burned to the ground during a summer performance in 1613. It was rebuilt within a year, and again more than three centuries later. Here is how one theater kept coming back. Read more
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Freedom From and Freedom To: Two Kinds of Independence Worth Building
Independence is not only about getting away from what holds you back. It is also about building what lets you move forward. Here is a simple way to think about both this July. Read more
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Frederick Douglass and the Long Road From Reading to Freedom
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery, taught himself to read and write and became one of the most powerful voices in American history. His path shows how freedom is built as well as won. Read more
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The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia: How a Cracked Bell Grew Into Its Name
The Liberty Bell cracked, was recast, cracked again and fell silent. Along the way it became one of the best-known symbols of freedom in the world. Here is its story and what to know before you visit. Read more
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Myth vs. Fact: The American Ideal of Self-Reliance
Self-reliance is a celebrated American ideal and one of the most misunderstood. Here are four common myths about independence, along with what is actually true. Read more
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Why They’re Called the Dog Days, and How to Keep Moving Through Them
The dog days of summer are named for a star, not for sleepy pets. Here is the history behind the phrase, plus practical ways to keep your momentum when the heat slows everything down. Read more
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After the Declaration: What 1776 Teaches About the Long Work That Follows a Bold Decision
The Declaration of Independence was a beginning, not a victory. The years that followed 1776 hold a useful lesson for anyone who has just made a big decision about their own life. Read more