“Do not ignore your gift. Your gift is the thing you do the absolute BEST with the LEAST amount of effort.” – Steve Harvey Report card day was probably the most stressful day as a student. You probably had butterflies in your tummy as you anxiously awaited your results. Teachers and parents made you feel…
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair
“Play fair, be prepared for others to play dirty, and don’t let them drag you into the mud.” – Richard Branson Life is ultimately a game of power. Some people earn it, some are born into it, some marry into it, while others are okay with lying low. What’s more revealing about a person is…
Why You Should Not Allow Labels to Define You
“Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.” – Martina Navratilova “So, tell me about yourself” is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re in a job interview, on a date, or part of a social gathering, you can be sure you’ll hear this inquiry in some…
4 Important Things We Can Learn From History
“Learning history is easy, learning it’s lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.” – Nicolas Bentley “Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment we have been among it’s passengers. But where are we going? And what kind of future will we discover there? Surprisingly,…
How to Become More Present in Your Life
“Wherever you are be all there.” – Jim Elliot The clock ticks away – a reality that can’t be changed, no matter who you are, or what you do. To most of us, this doesn’t matter much. We simply continue through the motions of our daily routines, trying to get as much done as possible….
5 Telltale Signs of a Trustworthy Person
“Trusting someone is my decision, then proving me right is their choice.” History and fictional narratives are littered with stories of betrayal. Julius Caesar was murdered by his supposed friends. Darth Vader from Star Wars assassinated the Emperor Palpatine. Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen sold CIA information to the Soviet Military intelligence agency. Judas, one…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” – Oscar Wilde Have you ever said or done something on the spur of the moment, only to regret it later? After reflecting on it, you may have said to yourself, “what…
Why the World is Far Better United than Divided
“A world united is better than a world divided, but a world divided is better than a world destroyed.”- Winston Churchill World peace is an age-old ideal. Some of the most prominent political and spiritual figures and humanitarians have been passionate about their support of it. Former US president, Thomas Jefferson, said “we love and…
6 Universal Laws You Should Be Aware Of
“The Universe is not made of stuff but of possibilities mysteriously turning into the experience of stuff.” – Deepak Chopra Life can often feel like an uphill battle. No matter how hard you try, there are times when things just don’t seem to go your way. You experience struggle, unfulfilled dreams, resistance, and loss. During…
Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity” – Keith Ferrazzi When you think of the word ‘networking’, what image comes to your mind? Do you see yourself darting around a room, shaking people’s hands, exchanging business cards and giving quick pitches? Do you see yourself holding a cocktail glass as you saunter…
