When Your Dream Fails: 4 Solid Ways to Move Forward 

Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do” - Oprah Winfrey When Your Dream Fails Ways to Move Forward

If your dreams start to fall apart, people may offer the conventional “It’s well” reassurances, but deep down, we know it’s not that simple. You can’t patch up a broken heart and dreams with words of affirmations, cliches or platitudes. Quick fixes and generic advice do not provide real help either. 

What I’ve found is that understanding core principles, and timeless truths, is far more practical and helpful. These truths give you a framework, something to lean on when things fall apart.

Why Dreams Fall Apart

We’ve all seen those “inspiring” interviews, where some “successful” person throws around some “motivational” lines about their big ideas, working non-stop, and never giving up on their dreams.  True, all that matters. It’s how great things get done. However, it’s only half the story and honestly, it’s the boring half. What about when you put … Read more

Choose Your Tribe: How To Find and Connect With People Like You

It’s hard to make real friends as adults. Everyone seems busy with their own problems and ambitions. Shared fun times are replaced with new goals, responsibilities, and pressures. Some good friends even move to different cities or countries, making it tough to keep in touch and foster bonds. Consequently, we look for and accept relationships … Read more

Finding Purpose In Pain: How To Grow Through Pain (Instead of Suffering) 

Pain exists. You can’t wish it away. It visits in many ways – getting sick, losing loved ones, having a breakup, getting fired, or even small daily annoyances like traffic, spilt drinks, misplaced keys, or a stubbed thumb. However, it is how we interpret and respond to these pains that determine whether they lead to … Read more

Overcome Blame-Shifting Habits: The Path to a Responsible and Fulfilling Relationship

Almost everyone did this as kids: Pointing at siblings or friends as the reason for breaking dishes or misplacing books, to avoid getting in trouble. Sadly, for many people, not much has changed as adults, including in romantic relationships. They dread admitting when they’re wrong. This could be, to save face. Other times, it’s a … Read more