“The secret to success, to parenting, to life, is to not count up the cost. Don't focus on all the steps it will take. Don't stare into the abyss at the giant leap it will take. That view will keep you from taking the next small step.”

American author, inspirational speaker and newspaper columnist

Regina Brett is an American author, inspirational speaker, and newspaper columnist. She writes for The Cleveland Jewish News and is known for work that reaches readers through syndicated columns. Her debut book, God Never Blinks, was translated into 24 languages. She has also written nine books for the Polish market, and those books have sold 900,000 copies. Her later book, 52 Words That Will Change Your Life … One Week at a Time, was released in October 2025.