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.
“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I’ve been in a precarious position these past few weeks. One I never thought I’d consider being in. Sure I’ve had bad days; even bad …
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell How do you know when to surrender your worries, fears and anxieties over to a greater source? Do you habitually own them to the point that letting go means losing an …
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it’s the ability to deal with them.” – Steve Maraboli A teacher began his class by holding up a small packet of flour. He held it up for all this students to see and asked them, “How much do you think this flour weighs?” ‘70 gms!’…. ‘100 gms!’…… …
A King Confined: Discontent In The Comfort Zone “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” — John A. Shedd. In a faraway land, a noble king lived in a fortified kingdom. He ruled over his people with fairness, justice, and wisdom, earning their respect and loyalty. His …
“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler It’s been some time since I wrote a blog article. I’ve mainly focussed on the video blogs, which will develop further in the coming months. I wish to post a written blog today, with follow-up video blogs in …
“Remember your dreams and fight for them. You must know what you want from life. There is just one thing that makes your dream become impossible: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho Obstacles Are Inevitable What are you most passionate about? Could you earn a living from pursuing this passion? While simple questions to …