Setting Up for Success in 2013

This sharply dressed gentleman to my left is my very good friend, Teddy.

Teddy came into my life a few years ago when I was (understatement) in a work phase of my career: struggling with writing, rejections, balance, voice…everything, really. I was doing my best to be brave and macho, stiff upper lip and bravado over bravery.

One day, a good friend came, handed me my froggy little friend, and said, “You have to kiss a lot of frogs to get your prince.”

And though I already loved my friend, I love...