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 EmailConnect With Your Purposeful Self “Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.”—Steve Maraboli It’s important for our personal development to learn how to love ourselves, otherwise we can’t expect others to love us. Whilst humans have …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailIs Being Offended Serving You? “When you are offended at any man’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.” — Epictetus How do you react when someone offends you, whether or not it is intentional? Do you allow it to get to …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailActive Listening “The first duty of love is to listen.”—Paul Tillich How engaged are you in all your relationships? Are you present? I don’t mean physically present since that is a given. I’m talking about being mentally, emotionally and spiritually invested in the relationship. To be devoted means enduring the …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailSometimes I Wish I Knew Better “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.”—Napoleon Hill Think about a recent mistake and consider how things could have turned out differently for you. Whilst hindsight is a wonderful faculty, it can often make …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailHow To Disassociate From Fear “What is the biggest thing that stops people from living their lives in the present moment? Fear—and we must learn how to overcome fear.”—Brian Weiss Consider the last time you experienced a fearful thought or emotion? Think about the situation that caused you to experience …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailUnleashing the Power Within: Embracing Life’s Challenges “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” — Khalil Gibran Close your eyes for a moment, and let your mind wander to a current problem that weighs on your heart. Take a deep breath and try to visualise …
