Foundational Writings
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The Foundational Writings bring together the articles that shaped my work on identity, self-leadership, purpose, resilience, and personal growth.
While my work has evolved toward identity-based self-leadership and sustainable performance, these articles remain a valuable resource for understanding the psychological and philosophical foundations behind that evolution.
Thoughts Become Our Reality “As a person thinks, feels, and believes, so is the condition of his or her mind, body, and circumstances.” — Joseph Murphy What are your innermost thoughts? Are they empowering or disempowering you? If your thoughts are negative, have you tried examining the root cause? In this article, I wish to …
Guide Your Thoughts And Feelings “Start by doing what is necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” — Francis of Assisi Think of a problem you’re currently facing. Have you tried to overcome it? If your efforts have failed, are you willing to consider correcting your thoughts about the situation? It’s …
The Healing Power Of Love “Let go. Why do you cling to pain? There is nothing you can do about the wrongs of yesterday. It is not yours to judge. Why hold on to the very thing which keeps you from hope and love?”—Leo Buscaglia Emotional pain is a portrait into the past due to …
Happiness Is A By-Product Of Improved Self-Esteem “Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them.” — Steve Maraboli I want to push you outside your comfort zone, if you’re willing to take the test? Ok, let us start with a question: Are you happy right now? If not, what …
Take Life Into Your Own Hands “There are two primary choices in life: To accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” — Dr Denis Waitley Look around you. What do you see? I don’t mean literally but figuratively. What is missing from your life right now? What would make your …
Everyone Is Painting Their Own Masterpiece “Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” — Les Brown What other people think of you needn’t determine who you are because your sense of self shouldn’t be affected by other people’s opinions. From an impressionable age, we regard the opinions of others because we …