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 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 …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations; your consciousness expands in every direction; and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailA Purposeful Vision For Success “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”—Mahatma Gandhi History shows there have been countless people who overcame insurmountable obstacles and setbacks to succeed. You might be surprised to discover many successful entrepreneurs have a developmental reading disorder dyslexia, including …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard EmailStuck In The Past “It’s being here now that’s important. There’s no past and there’s no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now. We can gain experience from the past, but we can’t relive it; and we can hope for the future, but …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “…Events may create physical pain, but they do not in themselves create suffering. Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what is… The only problem in your life is your mind’s resistance to life as it unfolds.” – Dan Millman Let Go of Suffering Resistance is a …
680shares Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flipboard Email “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” – …