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 body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter and the spirit heals with joy.” – Proverb Your authentic self I wish to present you with an uncommon view of reality. For the next five minutes, the time it takes you to read and integrate this information, I intend to put forward an alternative …
Is Criticism A Perceived Threat? “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” — Frank A. Clark Your heart-beat is intensifying by the minute, beating so fast, the reverberations can be felt in the pit of your stomach. An overwhelming need to flee your body takes hold. …
What Constitutes Talent? “Nobody ever takes note of my advice because it’s not the answer they wanted to hear. What they want to hear is: ‘Here’s how you get an agent’ and ‘Here’s how you write a script.’ But I always say, ‘Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin I still recall my …
What Goes Around Comes Around “Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results.” — Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Fleming was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while out working in the fields, he heard a cry for help come from a …
“When you see what you’re here for, the world begins to mirror your purpose in a magical way. It’s almost as if you suddenly find yourself on a stage in a play that was written expressly for you.” – Betty Sue Flowers The Tyranny of Time In his book, The Power of Purpose, author Richard …
“We must have a pure, honest, and warm-hearted motivation, and on top of that, determination, optimism, hope, and the ability not to be discouraged. The whole of humanity depends on this motivation.” – The 14th Dalai Lama What does motivation represent to you? How do you motivate yourself? Do you require constant motivation? I want …
