Why You Haven’t Gotten What You Want:
It’s far easier to see why others don’t get what they want. In fact, it is often somewhat laughable. But, why don’t you get what you want? That’s a whole different ball game
Reframing Your Flaws: How Embracing Your Difference Can Make You Extraordinary
Tuesday mornings were the worst. Not because school was hard, but because Mr. Emeka never missed a 9:30 a.m. class, unless he was sick or pulled away for some urgent matter. And when he showed up, I knew I was bound to be embarrassed.
[What If] You Unconsciously Hate Success?
if your mind has come to associate success with pain – so that greater success means greater pain – you are bound to ultimately dread the greatest success you hope for.
The Courage to Be Wrong: Why Authentic Self-Expression Is Your Path to Freedom and Growth
putting your imperfect authentic self into the world invites the necessary feedback that helps you build a less imperfect authentic self.
The paradox is this: because being wrong publicly sucks, you become right faster by being wrong publicly.
10 Lessons To Help You Get Better at Picking and Keeping Good Friends
You won’t find great friends in the library, church, or some group. You become a great person, and then great people resonate with you wherever you are. But, more importantly, you help yourselves stay great.
It is not always easy
Should We Abandon Religion? Growing Beyond Blind Faith
Just as truly educated people go beyond what is taught in the University to be knowledgeable, so too we must go beyond religion to be good humans.
The Door of Your Mind: Why Critical Thinking Trumps Closed-, Narrow-, and Even Open-Mindedness.
Critical thinking requires you to be mindful about what claims/ideas you accept as true. You have to cultivate curiosity; be open to constructive criticism; allocate time for reflection, avoid snap judgments; and embrace complexity and nuance.
Developing critical thinking is important because it helps you discern between ideas and improve your decision-making which can have a positive ripple effect in all areas of your life, making it better.
What It Means To Step Up: Living Life To The Fullest
The first time I met James, I thought he looked a bit too young to be in the university. He was quiet, unusually slim for his height, and always carried a big backpack that was always full. To the best of my knowledge, he was just a chill colleague of mine who loved video games … Read more
The Identity Trap: Why Your Success Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Break Free)
I used to introduce myself at networking events with “I’m a marketer” and leave it at that. But one day, a client came to me totally frustrated with their marketing results. Instead of jumping straight into campaign strategies, I spent time helping them get clear on their bigger mission. Two hours later, they had tears … Read more
My Burnout Story: 7 Tested Solutions to Reclaim Your Life and Sanity At Work
Burnout is often misunderstood. Some mistake it for simple laziness or lack of motivation. But it’s actually a state of complete exhaustion – physical, emotional, and mental – caused by prolonged stress without adequate rest. This condition can affect anyone, from parents and students to workers, yet many experience it without even recognizing what’s happening.