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.
Don’t Go With The Problem “Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Many people are experiencing ongoing difficulties with the rising inflation rates and cost of living. Problems are inevitable and hoping they go away is only wishful thinking. Challenges are sewn into the fabric of life …
Slow Down And Reassess Your Priorities “Even in the grave, all is not lost.” ― Edgar Allan Poe How are you coping at the moment? What are your chief concerns? How are you dealing with it? Even though we’re living in tenuous times, it is important we check in with ourselves regularly. People cope in …
The Meaning We Give Is Subjective “To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” — Lao Tzu What have you lost recently that you miss from your life? Was it an intimate relationship? A career? Finances or something else? What emotions did you experience? Perhaps it was fear, anger or other negative emotions? …
Doing The Best We Can “Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.” — Steve Maraboli Think of a recent situation, or as far back as you remember, where you experienced rejection. Try to get a sense of the emotions you felt back then. …
See The World Differently “Things happen the way they’re meant to. There’s a pattern and a shape to everything…Nothing happens without a reason…Nothing is impossible.” — Rosamunde Pilcher Do you believe everything happens for a reason? I’ve asked this question to many people over the years, and everyone has a different answer. Some say life …
Unconscious To Our Wounds “Caring for your inner child has a powerful and surprisingly quick result: Do it and the child heals.” — Martha Beck I’d like you to take a journey into yourself, as you read this article. Hopefully, in that time, you will gain a glimpse of why healing your inner child is …
