New Year’s resolutions aren’t the only time for fresh starts. Every day offers the chance to begin again, move past failures, and step toward the life you’ve imagined.

Howard Hughes had everything money could buy—wealth, fame, power—yet he wasn’t happy. His story is a reminder that true happiness isn’t found in fortune but in gratitude for what we already have.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech nearly didn’t happen. Mahalia Jackson’s encouragement changed history—and reminds us all to seek people who help us pursue our dreams.

Sometimes dashed dreams lead to better outcomes. Lee Smith never planned to play baseball—yet he became a Hall of Famer. Here’s why our closed doors may hide even greater opportunities.