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.

  • How To Use The Power Of Consistency And Persistence, To Achieve Your Goals

    The Measure of Consistency “Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” — Thomas Carlyle Can you claim to be consistent and persistent in your life? Cue silence. Consistency and persistence are two elusive virtues, difficult to …

    August 11, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 19855

  • 7 Ways To Stop Trying To Please Everyone

    The Illusion of Universal Approval: Why People-Pleasing Fails “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” — Dr. Seuss. Have you ever felt like you’re walking a tightrope, trying to balance other people’s expectations while your own sense of self is falling …

    July 28, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 9560

  • 11 Ways To Discover Your Real Self And Become That Person

    Where You Do Find Your Sense Of Belonging? “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.” — St. …

    July 21, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 8605

  • The Balance of Male and Female Energy

    “When we have developed a trust in both our inner man and woman and they can nourish, support, communicate and cooperate with each other, a love begins to flow between them.” – Swami Dhyan Giten A Whole Mind Approach In a recent discussion with a health professional, I was curious why a growing number of people …

    July 14, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 35221

  • 5 Ways To Help You Form Successful Habits

    “The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has amateur habits. A professional has professional habits. We can never free ourselves from habit. But we can replace bad habits with good ones.” – Steven Pressfield You’ve decided to create a new habit to curtail your recent indulgence for over-eating. …

    July 6, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 7631

  • Is The Unexamined Life Worth Living?

    The Search for Meaning “The unexamined life is not worth living.”—Socrates Consider whether your past choices are programmed or devoid of conscious intent? As time goes by, we may pause to reflect how such choices were made, realising we have not been present at all. Socrates, the Greek philosopher and founder of Western Philosophy coined …

    June 30, 2014 • Foundational Writings • Views: 8720

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