I think most people would say that finding happiness is one of their biggest goals in life. You can see this reflected in the amount of money people spend on books, seminars and talks all promising to help you find a happier way of living. The pursuit of happiness was even written into the US […]
6 Tips on Finding the Courage to Pursue Your Dreams
Following your dreams can be tough. Not only do you have to go through many years of hard work, self-doubt and pain, but also deal with the uncertainty of actually getting to where you want to be. It can take a lot of courage to keep going. When I look back on the goals and […]
Thoughts Become Things
Note: This is a guest post submitted by Jimmy Tong from My Life Architects. “Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” — Bob Proctor We are who we are because of our thoughts in the past. Thoughts become things. We are consciously or subconsciously always […]
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Criticism
Nobody likes to be criticized. Criticism is one of those things people wish would just go away, but inevitably find it hard to avoid. But avoiding criticism for the rest of your life is impossible. Someone, somewhere is eventually going to find fault with something you do. However, despite a reasonable aversion to it, criticism […]
Why Storytelling is a More Important Skill Than You Realize
If I had to pick one skill to master, I think storytelling would be a close contender for the top spot. Stories are how we organize our experiences in the world and how we make sense of events that have happened to us. But they’re also important for many other reasons you probably never considered.
Do Great Lives Require Hardship?
Suffering and adversity are bad things and should be avoided at all costs. At least this is what any rational person would say. No one goes out into the world asking themselves how to make their lives miserable. But it’s hard to deny that overcoming hardship is often seen as a big inspiration for famous […]
Is It Possible to Do Everything You Want Before You Die?
There aren’t many things that frighten me. But there is one thing I’m particularly scared of that stands out. I’m scared I won’t get to do everything I want to do before I die. I’m the kind of person who takes a lot of pride in being able to face down my fears. So I’m […]