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.
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts I recently posted a video blog called Five Steps for Taking Control of Your Life. I discussed five steps for …
“Your mind is for having ideas, not for holding them.” – David Allen If you’re like me, I’m continually drawn to catchy quotes which spark my enthusiasm to delve into the subject matter with gusto. The title of this article may also be called “Making friends with your mind,” for that’s the premise of the …
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)” – Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace Is Every Step Consider this statistic; almost 90% of our daily activities are habitual in nature. You wake up, shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, catch transport, walk, drive or ride to work/school …
“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière While I’m not suggesting I am bereft of problems, the more I nourished and tended to my inner landscape; the easier my passage through life became. So how does one arrive at this point? How can you allow the beauty and majesty of …
“Health is not valued till sickness comes.” – Thomas Fuller This article is dedicated to the self improvement of all. Why? Recently, I’ve been made aware of the challenges people are continually facing; relationships, health, money, career, study and others. I realise we’re all doing the best we can given the resources available to us. …
“Sometimes when it seems all of the pieces are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.”—Unknown There comes a point when you reflect back on your life and wish you could impart some wisdom to your youthful self. You might tack a trip back to your twenties and recall the illusions of grandeur of being …