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 EmailThe 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailDon’t React To Outside Conditions “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Vicki Corona Life can pass by and we can neglect to appreciate the pockets of time interwoven into meaningful moments. We must try to …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “Willpower is likely the most important keystone habit there is. Willpower has more of an impact on individual success than intelligence, talent or education level.” – P. James Holland, The Power of Habit Willpower is the distinguishable characteristic many strive to command, yet slips from our hands, like clutching at …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailJudging Other Can Perpetuate A Destructive Mindset “Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then when you do, you’ll be a mile away and you’ll have their shoes.” — Unknown Our intolerance of others is largely influenced by the filters we use to perceive them. Regrettably, a …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailA Commanding Self-Belief “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.”—Benjamin Disraeli Long ago, a man was reading the morning newspaper and noticed his name in the obituary column. To his surprise, the newspapers had reported the death of …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailLiving Your Truth May Oppose Others “Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced.” – John Keats The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard said that life is not a problem to be solved; it’s a mystery to be experienced. Contained within that message lies a conceivable reality if we are willing to …