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.
Reclaim 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 watched to see if anyone …
I 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. Since that time, I have …
Unconscious 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 meant to be” or “It …
An 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 that there is more. And …
Experience 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 the chair is real. But …
The Barometer Of Success “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.” — Dale Carnegie You alone hold the key to the door of success; an attribute successful people recognise. It is …
