“Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.” This is an impactful quote by C. S. Lewis. We are often so heavily distracted by others’ opinions that our actions are motivated by the need to be liked or accepted. This need is a great influence on the goals we pursue. Once … Continue reading Think of Yourself Less
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Everyone Is a Source of Knowledge
One of the biggest skills a person can possess is the ability to acquire wisdom. We acquire wisdom from reading, experiences, and the people around us. Opportunities come from people. People who other people like to be around are granted more opportunities. Consider all your life’s pursuits and how they were initiated. Usually, there’s a … Continue reading Everyone Is a Source of Knowledge
The Fear of Failure is Bigger than the Reality
A great idea is often followed by thinking. The more we think, the more that great idea isn’t so great anymore. Is this original? Is someone else doing it? Do I even have the qualifications? It’s very easy to find a reason not to pursue the vision and usually costs less. Who wants to waste … Continue reading The Fear of Failure is Bigger than the Reality
Large but Finite Energy and Attention Supply… How Do You Use It?
Whether we accept it or not, boredom is a feeling that strikes us all. In every waking moment we will find a way to invest our energy and attention. We start this from the time we’re born. We look for ways to entertain kids and we fail to often realize we do the same for … Continue reading Large but Finite Energy and Attention Supply… How Do You Use It?
Battle of Opposing Perspectives – Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong, and Does it Matter?
A common shortcoming of human nature is the need for others to agree with us, accept or understand us. This is a tricky subject because we have to be open to feedback to grow, but at the same time on many occasions it just simply doesn’t matter if another person agrees with you or not. … Continue reading Battle of Opposing Perspectives – Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong, and Does it Matter?
Mega Millions Craze – Money’s Power or Lack Thereof
Are you the next big Mega Millions Jackpot winner? Don’t worry this isn’t a dream killer discussing the chances of winning the lottery, may the dream be alive until it’s over. The big lottery jackpots often lead us to thinking up all of the things we would do if we were instantly rich. It seems … Continue reading Mega Millions Craze – Money’s Power or Lack Thereof
Don’t Regret – Reflect
If you could go back 5 or 10 years what are some things that you wish the younger you would’ve known or done? These thoughts have crossed my mind many of times. Often as we get older our experience brings wisdom. We suddenly know something we didn’t know before, or maybe we knew it 5 … Continue reading Don’t Regret – Reflect
Unhappiness is the Diagnosis … Appreciation is the Remedy
We live in a world of stars and we dream of great achievements. We are constantly fed images of this amazing life through media and entertainment in which we don’t have any problems because we have enough money to solve all of them. If we could just reach a certain point in life, if we … Continue reading Unhappiness is the Diagnosis … Appreciation is the Remedy
You Mastered Something – How’d You Do It?
Do you remember when you were a kid and obstacles and setbacks had not yet made it into your life? Through our childhood years there were so many things that we set our minds on that we knew we could accomplish. Maybe we saw others around us do it, or maybe we saw something on … Continue reading You Mastered Something – How’d You Do It?
It All Starts with Defining Your Values
Life is full of decisions. Everyday we make a ton of choices and and these choices team up over time to create our current circumstances. As we go through our life's journey we all need to form a compass to guide our path. This direction can be found in our values. Our values determine who … Continue reading It All Starts with Defining Your Values