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.
Making Sense Of Your Memories “Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself.”—Robin Sharma Journaling. Yes, this simple daily habit will improve your life, because the simplest habits are ones that produce the greatest …
Move Past Your Fears “You only know yourself when you go beyond your limits.” — Paulo Coelho Fear maintains its presence in our life through the energy given to it through the accumulation of pain and betrayal. It’s typical for people to hide from their fears, though eventually they grow and overpower us. Have you …
Escape the Here and Now “There’s only one reason why you’re not experiencing bliss at this present moment, and it’s because you’re thinking or focusing on what you don’t have…. But, right now you have everything you need to be in bliss.” — Anthony de Mello “How shall I attain Eternal Life?” “Eternal Life is …
A Shift In Consciousness “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” — Zig Ziglar The 19th-century American minister Henry Ward Beecher said: “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” He …
One Thought Can Change Everything “The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius It is said you will truly experience life when you stop living in your thoughts and words. What does this mean? Look at your hand. What do you see? Undeniably, it is a hand but even that …
A Change In Perspective “When you become comfortable with uncertainty, Infinite Possibilities open up in your life.” — Eckhart Tolle There’s a well-known Chinese proverb which reads: “If you want to know your past, look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future, look into your present actions.” Life is filled with …