Jackie Gingrich Cushman: “This simple example of pizza not being delivered provides a window into how life often works: We make plans and then life happens. It is at these junctures that we get to determine how to react.”

(Jackie Gingrich Cushman is a speaker, syndicated columnist, socialpreneur, and author of “The Essential American: 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own,” and co-author of “The 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours”.)

One new principle for a successful life:
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