Great article. Honest, clear and positive. I particularly enjoyed your routine, intentions and learnings… and all of that wrapped in a big ol’ blanket of gratitude. Yeah, that’s a winning approach to living life.
I knew your “hit” because I have a 21 yr old and it used to be on in the car on the way to school back in 2010. So while I am not your target audience, I am a firm believer that we can all learn from each other — as you said “love people” … that really is RULE #1 isn’t it. Love One Another. Everything beyond that is gravy. 
Good luck to you :-)