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.
Remove The Mask “It takes more than just a good-looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.”—Epictetus It seems these days many people are preoccupied with their appearance. It takes courage to be yourself and I commend those who try to stand out. However, standing out has become a …
“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” – Thomas Edison In a recent blog post I outlined the benefits of consuming wholefoods over convenience foods. This is a follow up to that article in which I’ll outline key strategies …
“Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” – Michael Pollan In recent times a number of people have come to appreciate the health benefits wholefoods provide, as a means to nutritionalise their body. This article is not aimed at extolling the virtues of any one diet over another. Many of those are sprawled across the Internet and bookstore …
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn Have you ever gone on vacation to a destination you were not familiar with, yet didn’t bother to map the route? You just wanted to drive …
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle It seems many people are striving to attain the elixir of life these days, that elusive quality of health and well-being. In the UK, the health and fitness industry is estimated to be worth approximately $7 …
“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Every so often, I’m asked by family and friends to recommend books that are captivating, inspiring, and motivational. It is no secret that I like reading, given the sheer joy of discovering new …