They say resilience is a boxer's best friend: As a fighter, you have to roll with the punches, and when you hit the mat, you need to bounce back. Even if you come out with bruises and some broken bones, staying on your feet and in the ring is a victory in itself.

Nutrition and exercise boost mood and brain power. An angry disposition can bring on back pain. A positive attitude can aid in recovery from disease. Stress can kill you. Think your mind and body aren't connected? Think again. And read on.

For someone who has spent much of his adult life sharing the benefits of a good attitude, Wally Amos surprisingly grew up surrounded by negativity.

Just say the name "Reba," and people likely know who you're talking about. Reba McEntire, the best-selling female country singer of the 20th century, is a member of that elite group of performers who need no last name or introduction.

You may know Steve Harvey for his long-running, award-winning stand-up routine. You may recognize him from his hit television shows or Spike Lee’s lauded The Original Kings of Comedy documentary. The truth is, Steve Harvey is all of those things—comedian, actor, radio personality—but that’s not how he can help you.

Noted philosopher William James said that once a decision is made, you should stop worrying and start working. It’s not always what we know that makes it a good decision. It is what we do to implement and execute it that makes it a good decision… maybe even a great one!

The truth is incontrovertible, as Winston Churchill would say. You cannot be a top producer unless you genuinely believe in the value of your product or service and can enthusiastically convey that to your buyers.

What’s in your field of focus? Are you focused on opportunities or obstacles? Whatever the answer, I’m willing to bet that’s exactly what you’re finding in your life. Why? Because I’m a big believer in the universal law that states, “What you focus on expands.” Put another way, your field of focus determines what you find in life. If you focus on opportunities, you’ll find them. Focus on obstacles and you’ll find those.

Chef Art Smith developed an early love of fresh, homegrown food, as well as a surprisingly diverse palate for a child. "I credit my mother with developing my taste for food," says the celebrity chef, author and restaurateur who spent a decade cooking for Oprah Winfrey. "My mother would always place some new food on my tongue and say, 'Honey, try this. I know you're going to like it.'"

Are most of your thoughts positive or negative? Do you find yourself spending more time worrying or counting your blessings? Are your parents or teachers too hard on you, or do they just expect great things from you?

TV rots your brain. Nothing good can come from watching TV.

And I was going to prove it to both of my tween daughters. They want to sit around watching reality shows. Really? Not in my house. I was even toying with the idea of getting rid of the cable subscription altogether.