“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.”― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (goe-tha) There are certain times in life when we lose sight of our priorities and get off track; life gets too busy, a crisis occurs, we fall into the wrong company, or we simply fail to…
When a Risk is Worth Taking
“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” – John F. Kennedy From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you’re faced with decisions that involve some degree of risk. Not everything requires risk. These are what I call the ‘ho-hum’…
Why Your Intuition May Not Always Be Right
“Remember this rule: intuition cannot be trusted in the absence of stable regularities in the environment.” ― Daniel Kahneman We’ve all had ‘gut feelings. Maybe you’ve had a sense that someone was untrustworthy, despite their outward appearance of sincerity, or you’ve heard an inner voice tell you that a particular work opportunity was right for…
Why Equality and Fairness Matter
“Before God we are all equally wise – and equally foolish.” ― Albert Einstein One of the most humbling experiences for me is going to a museum, and looking at the skeletal remains of those who have passed. Whether it’s the skull of a medieval peasant or the mummy of a royal pharaoh, I experience…
If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here’s Why.
“Success is the residue of planning.” – Benjamin Franklin The word ‘planning’ makes a lot of people cringe. It reminds them of school timetables, work deadlines, and mundane routines. Planning, in other words, saps the fun out of life. The la dolce vita way of living is so much better. It’s spontaneous, carefree, and liberating….
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover. Here’s Why.
“Don’t judge my story based on the chapter you walked in on.” Buying a book off the shelf is a sensuous experience for book lovers like me. Our eyes glide across the shelves of colorful titles. The whiff of freshly printed books lulls us into intellectual bliss. The feel of each book that we pull…
5 Time Wasters You Should Avoid to be Successful
“Waste your money and you’re only out of money, but waste your time and you’ve lost a part of your life.” – Michael LeBoeuf Have you ever found yourself questioning where did the time go? After a long day, you ruefully gaze at the clock, feeling unaccomplished and defeated. Even though you were busy all…
How to be Grateful for Your Life without Getting Too Complacent
Over the last couple of decades, gratitude has become a popular buzz word in the field of self-empowerment. Being grateful is now considered to be one of the most effective ways to create an abundant and joyful state of mind. By simply paying attention to our blessings, we can instantly get rid of unpleasant feelings…
4 Lessons from the Most Benevolent Leaders of History
“Enlightened leadership is spiritual if we understand spirituality not as some kind of religious dogma or ideology but as the domain of awareness where we experience values like truth, goodness, beauty, love and compassion” – Deepak Chopra Since the dawn of time, people have been governed by leaders. In the past, kingdoms were led by…
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…
