We all want to stand out from the crowd. Even Oliver Wendell Holmes was once quoted as saying, “Nothing is more common than the wish to be remarkable.” Still there are some common pitfalls to avoid when standing out. They’re ones we’ve all been guilty of from time to time. I’d be lying if I […]
Why Couldn’t it be You?
“I would never be able to do that.” “I don’t have what it takes to get there.” These are some of the excuses I hear from people who tell me they aren’t able to do things others are doing. For some reason, they see an insurmountable barrier between themselves and these people. But one important […]
How You React to Failure Determines How Quickly You’ll Succeed
Show me the person who has never failed and you’ll be showing me a person who has never accomplished anything. Failure is a natural part of life. We all have to go through it at one point or another. It can’t be helped. You may not be able to change the fact that failures and […]
How to Pursue Your Dreams When Surrounded by Unsupportive People
That moment you decide to follow a dream is magical. It’s so exciting. Not everyone finds a dream they truly believe in. Even less people take action to pursue them. There’s no doubt it’s a risk, but what dreams come easy? Besides you’d rather go for it and fail than let it pass you by […]
The Last Day of Your Life
I know it’s a rather morbid idea, but every once in a while I like to imagine what the last day of my life will look like. It’s more a matter of intellectual curiosity than grim preoccupation. I can actually trace back to the moment when I started doing this. It all started with a […]
The Difference Between You and People Doing Awesome Things
I read a fascinating story in National Geographic a few months ago about a guy who hiked the perimeter of Alaska. All he carried with him was a backpack full of gear, a kayak and tent. He’d trek to various state parks every day and set up his tent at night before heading out again […]
7 Truths About Fear That Build Courage
Can you have courage without fear? By definition, courage is the ability to confront fear and uncertainty. You really can’t have one without the other. Some of the best things you can do for yourself require courage. Fear is what holds you back. But the two are so interlinked that you can never quite separate […]