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 EmailRunning Away From Pain Only Intensifies It “Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” — Orison Swett Marden The American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote a letter to his …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”— Bertrand Russell You may think living a good life requires a vast change in circumstances to leave your old life behind. While that may be the case, it requires throwing off the bowline and setting sail on …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding.” — Cheryl Strayed An Action Plan for Your Life We stand frozen before the drama we wish to flee from …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “It’s not in numbers, but in unity that our greatest strength lies.”—Thomas Paine A Cohesive Future A lion prowled in a field occupied by four bulls. He repeatedly tried to attack them but to no avail. Whenever the lion approached, they turned their tails to one another – so …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailCan You Feign Confidence? “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” — Helen Keller To develop amazing confidence in all aspects of life, try to relinquish the need for control and allow life to lead you where it needs to. After …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailAn Inherent Negativity Bias “One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end.” — Jiddu Krishnamurti We often fear the worst to take place due to an inherent negativity bias. Our mind will give greater importance to our survival and happiness, and …
