A crash course in chicken soup for the soul advice and wisdom: my journey from Wall Street to Main Street -- Made a difference to that one! The original Chicken Soup for the Soul story that says it all -- A smile is a boomerang: they're free, they're easy, and they change your whole day -- Meet your biggest critic: that little voice in your head is your worst enemy -- Life is a happy mess: strive for excellence, not perfection -- Make friends with your body: love it, nurture it, use it -- Pretend to be the person you want to be: and, miraculously, you will become that person -- Expect great things of people: you'll be amazed how they will rise to the challenge -- Be bold and speak out: act on your instincts even if it's embarrassing or inconvenient -- Guess what you can accomplish in one minute: those small bits of time can change your life -- Find your happy: how to bring purpose and passion into your life -- What you can learn while you're asleep: your dreams are a window into what you already know -- My mother is an alien: dare to be different when raising children -- Why you should listen to your mother...forever: Mom and Dad can come to your rescue even after they're gone -- Why I would be the world's worst therapist: reading 20,000+ soulful stories puts life's challenges in perspective -- Count your blessings: practicing gratitude makes you happier and healthier -- A field full of wishes: redefine anything and make it better -- A good deed a day: do this and the biggest beneficiary will be you -- Use the guest soap: live it up, enjoy those little pleasures every day -- The power of no: de-clutter your calendar and home to make room for what matters -- Friend or frenemy? You have permission to remove toxic people from your life -- It's not about you: grumpy cashier? Surly teenager? Mean boss? Don't take it personally -- Reduce stress with six easy tips: even if you are into extreme multitasking, these work -- Change your life in one second: forgiveness is powerful, it can set you free -- Sometimes you can't explain the unexplainable: divine intervention, guardian angels, ESP, intuition and who knows -- A life of yes, yes, yes: stepping outside your comfort zone will open up the world to you -- Why I do what I do...and how: a privilege, a responsibility, and a "ministry" -- You already have your toolkit: everything you need to improve your life is already inside you.