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.
Love, Not Courage, Is The Antidote To Fear “This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.” — Rumi What would your life be like if you gave up your fears? What choices …
Allow Life To Show You Endless Possibilities “You only have control over three things in your life – the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions you take.” — Jack Canfield. It’s fair to say many things hold us back from living an extraordinary life. We are often controlled by our habits …
Go With The Natural Flow Of Events “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin What are you resisting right now in your life? Is it the sudden change of circumstances in relation to the Coronavirus? Perhaps it’s something …
Running Away From Pain Our Entire Life “Emotional pain of any kind is a reminder to stop and look inside.” — Gary Zukav What is the cause of your emotional pain right now, if anything? Is it something deeper such as pain from a loved one contracting the Coronavirus or the uncertainty of the world …
Awaken From Our Sleep “All human things hang on a slender thread, the strongest fall with a sudden crash.” — Ovid It’s no surprise there’s a lot of uncertainty at the moment, given the situation with the Coronavirus. People’s health is at stake, not to mention their livelihood. Suddenly, we are in the midst of …
Our Thoughts Are Saboteurs “Self-doubt is the anchor that keeps our ships from sailing.” — Steve Maraboli What comes to mind when you read the title of this article? Pay close attention to your inner dialogue and notice what it’s telling you. Is it disparaging or one of disbelief? Our immediate response is often right …
