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.
Something Of Benefit Also Comes With Its Problems “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.”—Lao Tzu Are you always looking to the next chapter of your life because you’re fed up with the one you’re living now? You wouldn’t be the only one since many people wait for things to improve because they are dissatisfied with …
Foster Understanding And Kindness “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” ― Brad Meltzer I want you to do a simple exercise: close your eyes and think about an issue affecting you that few people know about. Contemplate the situation as best you can and feel the emotions associated with …
None Are Immune To The Ravages Of Life “For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks.” — Friedrich Nietzsche Think of a current problem causing you distress. Imagine it as best you can without getting caught up in the details. Have you given any thought to why this experience …
Life Can Change At The Drop Of A Hat “The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.” ― George Bernard Shaw What rules do you live by? I’m not talking about those that govern what you eat or how you dress, but something more meaningful. What rules dictate your life? For example, some people …
Don’t Approach Your Ambitions Half-Heartedly “It’s always too early to quit.” — Norman Vincent Peale The late American minister Norman Vincent Peale summed it up best in his book You Can If You Think You Can, writing a chapter titled: It’s Always Too Early To Quit. He was making the case for persisting instead of quitting …
Love Does Not Diminish “Love creates an “us” without destroying the “me.”—Leo Buscaglia How do you define love or the experience of it? What is it like to experience yourself on an intimate level? I don’t mean physically but emotionally and spiritually? Some associate love with romantic feelings of butterflies in their stomach. They might …