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 Emailsoundcloud id=’328499327′ width=’100%’ height=’false’ “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss Follow Your Bliss The pursuit of a dream is an elusive yet fulfilling quest that many go in search of. Ask any person who trades …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailNurture Your Mind “You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace.” — Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes Most people’s problems result from thoughts about a situation outside their control. Allow me to unpack this in more detail. Reflect on an area of life causing you …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailListen to an audio recording of the article narrated by the author: soundcloud id=’325796023′ width=’100%’ height=’false’ “Losing your way on a journey is unfortunate. But, losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel.” — H. G. Wells The Pain of Losing Direction “What is it you seek?” …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailHow To Navigate Life “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman Given the many distractions that compete for our attention these days, it’s …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailStop Trying To Control Your World “Desire nothing, and you’re content with everything. Pursue things, and you’re thwarted at every turn.” — Ryokan Our attachments to the past can be harmful and why we must release our hold on yesterday’s concerns, if we seek contentment. It’s a given that most …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailStop Running From Reality “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 Do you ever get the sense you should be …
