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.
Do Away With Expectation “Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.” — Paulo Coelho We should stop expecting others to be who they are not because, ultimately, we cannot control other people. When we impose our expectations onto others, we …
“An intimate relationship does not banish loneliness. Only when we are comfortable with who we are can we truly function independently in a healthy way and within a relationship. Two halves do not make a whole when it comes to a healthy relationship: it takes two wholes.” – Patricia Fry. Ponder this for a moment. …
Clean Your Slate “Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” — Guy Finley Are you convinced that you can start over at any age, despite your current circumstances? Have you ever wished you could go back to a certain age and start all over? Have you thought: “I wish …
Emotional Abandonment “The chemist who can extract from his heart’s elements compassion, respect, longing, patience, regret, surprise, and forgiveness and compound them into one can create that atom which is called love.” — Khalil Gibran Self-compassion is vital if we are to return to love. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be happy …
“The most essential factor is persistence – the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come.” – James Whitcomb Riley The power of persistence has the power to yield positive outcomes. Have you ever witnessed a child persistently nagging his mother to buy him something …
“Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.” – Lin Yutang In a busy and hectic world, people long for days of relaxation and the simple life. With work, kids, chores, never-ending errands, and more, it’s easy …