Meet Barry
Every day is a gift.
I’m Barry Gottlieb. I’m an author, a mentor, and someone who believes there is always something more to learn—and something worth sharing.
At 25, I was diagnosed with metastasized melanoma and told I had three months to live. Six at most.
That conversation changed how I looked at life. Today was no longer something I could take for granted.
Decades later, that lesson still guides me: life is precious because it is temporary. We cannot choose everything that happens to us, but we can choose how we live the day in front of us.
That is the heart of TGIT… Thank Goodness It’s Today. My book is titled TGIT… Thank God It’s Today. Whether you say God or Goodness, the invitation is the same: appreciate today and live it with intention.
For me, gratitude means noticing what is good, even when life is difficult. It means appreciating the people we love, being present for an ordinary moment, and making time for what matters.
Through Old Dog Wisdom, I share lessons from more than fifty years of learning, teaching, leading, and making my share of mistakes. Lessons about taking responsibility, treating people with kindness, and living with intention.
My books for adults explore these ideas. My Tiggy children’s books introduce gratitude, being present, and kindness through stories families can enjoy together.
My mission is simple: to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. If something I share helps even one person, that matters to me.
Take a look around. I hope you find something you can use in your own life—today.
Every day is a gift, and the quality of your life is your gift to yourself.
TGIT… On Purpose.
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TGIT… On Purpose.
Every day is a gift, and the quality of your life is your gift to yourself.
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