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.
Hidden Problems “The plain fact is that the planet does not need more successful people. But it does desperately need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every kind. It needs people who live well in their places. It needs people of moral courage willing to join the fight to make the world habitable …
Fear Is Feedback “Keep your fears to yourself but share your courage with others.”— Robert Louis Stevenson Fear defines us, whether or not we like it. It establishes a foothold deep within our psyche, where it spreads as the oppressor of hopes and dreams. Not that it wants to, but the energy it maintains is …
A Powerful Inner Resolve “If you work on your job, you’ll make a living. If you work on yourself, you’ll make a fortune.” — Jim Rohn The late American motivational speaker Jim Rohn knew something many people don’t: success is an inside job. A good deal of our future success will arise from our mindset. …
Emotional Unrest “Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!” – Steve Maraboli Imagine life without the disorganised thoughts playing out inside your head. Imagine a state of …
Thoughts and Emotions Influence Your Health “While weight loss is important, what’s more important is the quality of food you put in your body – food is information that quickly changes your metabolism and genes.” — Mark Hyman The Scottish whisky distiller Thomas Dewar once said: “Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.” …
Meaning Making Machines “Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The one simple idea that could be useful for the rest of your life is this: You are not your thoughts. It is common to accept …
