The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy. What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about. Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization. When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends. Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.
One of the reasons Shaw's writing remains relevant is his understanding of human nature. People are complicated. We aren't always rational, consistent, or particularly good at recognizing our own contradictions.…
What interests me about Emerson is the tension between listening to others and maintaining the independence to think for yourself. How do you surround yourself with smart, experienced people, take…
I'm fond of the Yiddish saying, "Man plans, God laughs..." As much as we can hope to create…
I often think many of us are under the misconception that life is supposed to be easier than…
Do not ignore danger signs with your body, your relationships, or your work. If something doesn't feel right,…
Some of us will achieve success that surpasses our expectations, while others will, regrettably, endure the painful consequences…
Self-confidence and self-belief do matter. Your mental attitude and emotional resilience greatly influence your success and happiness. While…
Don't get mired in the past; embrace the present and pursue the future with great vigor. Know when…
The simple fact is that life involves dealing with people, especially if you aspire to a leadership position.…
More often than not, the biggest barrier to our success is ourself. I've noticed that people can talk…
Real growth requires that we understand that our behaviors have shadows and shields, but they should not loom…
It is better to move confidently in the direction of your goals/dreams and deal with the inevitable bumps…
In life, you can decide whether to be an active participant or not. You can appreciate being part…
Too often in life, we respond to situations the way we think we should, rather than expressing our…
I have often heard the saying, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Some…
Despite our relative wealth, comfort, and convenience compared to any other time in history, we still want more.…
Talent will only ever get you so far in life. You must regularly exercise that talent and push…
No one is ever completely protected from the bad things that can happen in life. Each of us…
Every life is special. Every individual is capable of remarkable things. We all have shortcomings, but we also…
I've come to a point in my life where I fully appreciate that plans, while important, are general…
It's disheartening to see how petty, judgmental, jealous and critical we can be of other people. This is…
Anything is possible but not everything is probable. We all just need to figure out how much risk…
The Laws of Gravity apply in all aspects of life: what goes up must come down. No one…
I firmly believe that life rewards those who are ready to seize opportunities when they arise. To do…
Believe it or not I often feel sorry for people who achieve success too easily. If you don't…
There are few things more unappealing than someone trying to be something they are not. If your actions…
Few of us achieve sustained and lasting success. Instead, we bounce up and down (sometimes sideways) in search…
Leadership and life are about reinvention. Who you are today will not be who you become tomorrow. There…
Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time. Sometimes inspiration is triggered by small, innocuous events, while other…
Everything in your life will inevitably come to an end at some point. Sometimes, it is our choice;…
In the hustle and bustle of everyday living, it's important to have things you do just for yourself.…
Bad things do happen in life. Sometimes they test our emotional and physical fortitude but we have to…
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