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.
“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 I think the majority of the population are aware that a healthy body equals a better quality and often-times quantity of life. Despite the consensus, many people have a …
Do Things You Love “Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us, so be quick to love and make haste to be kind.” — Henri-Frédéric Amiel Life is a journey full of hills, valleys, bumpy roads and smooth roads. Sometimes, life is predictable and …
“Being alone never felt right. Sometimes it felt good, but it never felt right.” – Charles Bukowski Everyone feels lonely at one time or another. The feeling of isolation or being alone is common among mankind and if experienced only briefly, should not be too much trouble. Extended or deep loneliness on the other hand, …
“You must be the person you have never had the courage to be. Gradually, you will discover that you are that person, but until you can see this clearly, you must pretend and invent.” – Paulo Coelho What is it that you want? What are your desires? Do you consciously have desires and wants that …
“The people we are in relationships with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs.” – Shakti Gawain Have you met people with plenty of friends who have the best relationships? The guy who smiles all the time, romances his girl, and offers unconditional love? Relationship experts will …
“Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.” – Saint Francis de Sales I often hear people say that they are extremely stressed about so many things in life. These things include work, money, children, lack of free time, etc. We live in a …
