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.
Examine Your Motivation “There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.”—Simon Sinek. Motivation doesn’t last because it is weakened when challenges arise. We are emotional beings, and although we possess highly sophisticated forebrains, our limbic system drives our actions, influenced by unconscious desires that reside …
Finding Refuge Within Your Heart “Compassion will no longer be seen as a spiritual luxury for a contemplative few; rather it will be viewed as a social necessity for the entire human family.”—Duane Elgin Compassion is part of our genuine nature since we are the embodiment of love. We are familiar with compassion because of …
Become Someone Of Character “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”―Abraham H. Maslow When you’re faced with a choice in life, always choose the one that will promote your personal growth instead of taking the easy …
Persistent Action And Diligence “You don’t need to change the world; you need to change yourself.” ― Miguel Ruiz Here’s a piece of wisdom I discovered many years ago: The world doesn’t need changing. We must first become the change to affect the world in a better way. Moreover, the world cannot be changed when you focus …
Life Will Not Always Go According To Plan “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson The purpose of life is to experience the wholeness of who …
Why Do You Compare Your Life To Others? “You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that the creative principle works in you.” — Paramahansa Yogananda Does your life feel like a series of challenges, rather than a …
