“Ancient wisdom is the medicine for the modern world.” – Don Howard Mention the term “ancient wisdom” at a party, and people’s eyes will glaze over. Conversations on current events, entertainment, and sports are seen as more appropriate at a soirée. Most people’s forays into ancient worlds ended with the high school paper they wrote…
How to Evaluate Progress to Stay Motivated
“Progress is the ultimate motivation.” – Tony Robbins Progress is fundamental to human nature. It’s what led to humanity’s enormous progress over the past couple of centuries. Life expectancy has increased thanks to better sanitation and advancements in medicine. More children have access to education than ever before, and women can hold leadership roles in…
5 Things Original Thinkers Do Differently
“In a world full of pebbles dare to be a diamond.”- Matshona Dhliwayo There’s no shortage of smart people in the world. You can find them scouring bookshelves at elite university libraries or making lucrative deals with street vendors in rural backwaters. Whether you’re book smart or street smart, you can reap the rewards and…
The Daily Rituals of Highly Productive People
“Ordinary people think merely of spending time, great people think of using it.” – Arthur Schopenhauer One of the critical characteristics of successful people is that they are highly productive – they tend to get more quality work done in a shorter span of time when compared to the average person. While talent undoubtedly plays…
How to Live Your Life with Purpose
“Life is so short. To just ‘do things’ is insane. Live with a purpose. Live for a reason.” – John Piper. The phrase “living with purpose” evokes a variety of emotions. Some find it cliché (because it’s been so overused), while others find it intimidating and grandiose. They wonder if they must be the next…
The Importance of Play and Having Fun
“You don’t stop having fun because you get old, you get old because you stop having fun.” Let’s face it; the year 2020 has been anything but fun. The global pandemic has cast a dark shadow of fear, uncertainty, and restrictions on us, unlike anything we’ve ever seen. It seems almost impossible to stay in…
How to Know Your True Self
“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.” – John Mason Beliefs define how we see and act in the world. We have beliefs about virtually everything—relationships, family, politics, religion, entertainment, global warming, etc. Belief is what makes us human. It’s the foundation on which we build our lives. Most importantly, our beliefs tell…
How to Develop Habits that Lead to Success
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” – John Dryden Humans are creatures of habit. We seek comfort in rituals that free us to focus on less predictable things. Routine gives us a feeling of security and control over our environments whether it be needing your morning cup of coffee before…
Why Seeing From a Higher Perspective is Essential
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” – Albert Einstein “If only I knew then what I know now.” How many times have you said these words to yourself? You may find yourself wishing you could go back and choose differently, whether it was something you said that…
5 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Mind
“Empty your mind, stop thinking about anything, simply be.” – Paulo Coelho Like most people in modern society, you probably get overwhelmed regularly. Your brain gets overloaded because there’s so much happening around you. If you find yourself unable to think clearly and make decisions easily, there’s a strong chance you’re dealing with a serious…
