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 Stop Expecting Others To Be Who They Are Not

    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 …

    June 5, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 14766

  • Is Your Relationship Holding You Back?

    “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. …

    May 28, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 13899

  • How To Start Over At Any Age

    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 …

    May 17, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 7406

  • Why Self-Compassion Is The Highest Form Of Self-Love

    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 …

    May 9, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 9744

  • Why The Power of Persistence Will Help You Achieve Your Dreams

    “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 …

    April 30, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 15649

  • The Art of Simplicity. Why It’s Time to Simplify Your Life

    “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 …

    April 13, 2013 • Foundational Writings • Views: 14330

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