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 EmailGrowth And Expansion “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” — Walt Disney Motivational speaker and author …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailReclaim Your Power “History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heart-breaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.” – B. C. Forbes In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway where he hid himself and …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailI have followed the spiritual teacher and author Dennis Merritt Jones for some time, having read his earlier books: The Art of Uncertainty The Art of Being Your (Re) Defining Moments How to Speak Science of Mind. Dennis Merritt Jones wrote the foreword for my book, Awaken Your Authentic Self. …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailUnconscious Self-Sabotage “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” — Bill Gates The struggle people often face is staying committed to their goals long after the novelty has worn off. I’ve heard reasons people give up on their goals such as: “It wasn’t …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailAn Open Heart And A Soft-Mind “Never stop doubting, never stop questioning, never ever assume you have all the answers. Having all the answers kills the question itself, renders it lifeless … and you too. Keep looking, keep seeking. Never, ever find it all. Because when you find it all, you deny …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailExperience Life From Inside-Out “Thought is not reality; yet it is through Thought that our realities are created.”— Sydney Banks The late Scottish born philosopher Sydney Banks once said: “Someone once said to me, ‘Are you telling me that chair isn’t real, that it’s only thought?’ I said ‘Of course …