I have always been competitive. Ever since I was young. Everything I do, I see as a competition that I have to win. I measure results in wins and losses. I am always looking at the scoreboard. Am I ahead? Am I behind? Did I win the game? The problem is when I don’t win, I actually lose twice. One, […]
Think of some of the most iconic roles in cinematic history. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa in Rocky. Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Star Wars Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather. Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction. Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien. Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump. You couldn’t possibly imagine any other […]
The Philosophy of Stoicism is making a major comeback. In the crazy, hectic times we live in, many people are turning to Stoicism to bring more peace and a greater sense of control into their lives. Even though it is 2,000+ years old, Stoic philosophy provides advice that is extremely practical for our modern times. Practicing Stoicism WILL make you a stronger and more […]
Everyone is looking for the secret to success. How can we be more successful? What can we do to achieve the results we want? What is the magic formula that will make success inevitable? Henry David Thoreau gave us the answer many years ago in one of his most famous quotes: “If one advances confidently in the direction of his […]
The most dangerous thing about a negative thought is that it leads to another negative thought. And another, and another, and another. Before you know it you are tumbling head over heels down a rabbit hole of negativity. Take a simple chore like folding the laundry. You start with a negative thought. “I hate folding laundry.” And it leads to […]
We all have our demons. The side of us we wish was different. The side that gets mad. The side that gets depressed. The side that gets anxious. Guess what? It’s normal. The real problems start when we get mad about being mad, or sad about being sad, or scared about being scared. When we make things twice as bad […]
It took me 13 years to get my college degree. And I’m not talking about an advanced degree. I don’t have a masters or doctorate. Just a good old-fashioned bachelor’s degree. When I first started college, I majored in Pre-Forestry. I loved nature. I imagined myself working outdoors, communing with the trees. It was going to be great. It didn’t […]
A great life is nothing more than a collection of great days. Do you want a great life? It’s simple. Just make each day great. How can you make each day great? Live every day like a “mini-life”. Treat each “phase” of your day as a “phase” of your life. From waking in the morning to going to sleep at […]
The more you interact with others, the more interesting your life becomes. The more you help others, the more valuable your life becomes. Develop your own Philosophy of “The Other” to help you do both.
Your mindset is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you have a Fixed Mindset, you will put in less effort and sure enough, your results will confirm your belief. But, if you have a Growth Mindset, you will increase your efforts and have better results.