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.
The Transformative Power Of Saying Yes “I have enjoyed life a lot more by saying “yes” than by sayings “no”.” — Richard Branson Screenwriter Sidney Howard of Gone with the Wind said: “One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it.” The magic of ‘yes’ marks …
Bringing Our Whole Self To The Present Moment “Looking upon leads to awareness. Awareness leads to action.” – Talmud The Master once asked his disciples which was more important: wisdom or action. The disciples were unanimous: “Action, of course. Of what use is wisdom that does not show itself in action?” Said the Master: “And …
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” – Confucius In his book The Five Things We Cannot Change, author David Richo writes, “The Zen poet Basho says: ‘All who have achieved real excellence in any …
Life Is Never Devoid Of Wonderful Moments “Living well and beautifully and justly are all one thing.” — Socrates In the 1996 movie Jack, the lead character played by Robin Williams announces at his graduation: “Please, don’t worry so much. Because in the end, none of us has long on this earth. Life is fleeting. …
Being Brave Requires Being Vulnerable “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” — Nelson Mandela Bravery is not something we gain from a distance; it involves moving beyond our comfort …
The Shadow Self “And one of the elders of the city said, ‘Speak to us of good and evil.’ And he answered: ‘You are good in countless ways, and you are not evil when you are not good.’” — Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet One evening, an elderly Cherokee brave told his grandson about a battle that …