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.
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailSomething 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailFoster 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailNone 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailLife 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailDon’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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailLove 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 …