Today’s Solutions: May 20, 2026

Can making your bed in the morning and keeping a to-do list get you closer to the life you want to lead? Sociologist Dr. Randall Bell, author of the upcoming book Rich Habits Rich Life: The Four Cornerstones of All Great Pursuits, says yes. Bell argues that there’s a direct link between daily habits and success. “Success is about what you can control,” he says. While we don’t have any control over the weather, global…

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