Luck vs. hard work is an age-old debate. We like to believe that our dreams are the product of hard work, but if that’s all it takes, there would be plenty more wildly successful people by our social standards. To get a more accurate picture, we must understand how hard work synergizes with luck. In…
The 5 Greatest Empires in History (and what we can learn from their legacy)
The greatest empires in history are responsible for shaping our world. Historical empires are great teachers as well as cautionary tales. By learning from the past, we can learn leadership and resource management skills, as well as human rights lessons. These five greatest empires in history will inspire you to build your own “empires” with…
Want to Accomplish More in a Shorter Time? Try Doing Less.
In a culture focused on success, achievement, and perfection, most people mistakenly think that striving and being constantly on the go is the only way to accomplish more and get the most out of their time. However, working round the clock is inefficient, and being constantly on the go isn’t the way to get the…
The Halo Effect: How it Influences Our Relationships (and why it matters)
All of us judge people by their appearance. From hairstyle to posture, we look at everything to build a picture of them in our minds. By nature, we’re prone to taking people at face value. It’s convenient, and it’s an instinctive response to determine trustworthiness. First impressions count, but we must know that our judgments…
The Different Types of Success: How to Focus on The Right One’s
In looking at your life, can you unequivocally say that pursuing your goals makes you happy? If not, it’s time to redefine what success means to you. Success lies in the process of creation and discovery, not in the potential side-effects of money or praise. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to climb the proverbial ladder…
4 Decision Making Models to Help You Make Better Decisions
Every day, we face hundreds of choices — from what to eat for dinner to the more complex ones that impact our future. Most of us aren’t equipped for problem-solving because it’s not something we’re taught in school. But, it’s a skill set that everyone should have in their toolkit. One way to acquire it…
How to Create a Routine that Aligns with Your Values
Values guide our lives, whether we realize it or not. We make choices based on a set of values, whether ours or others. When people don’t know their values, they take on other people’s values. Studies show that being in integrity with our values and embodying them leads to lasting fulfillment and satisfaction. Regardless of…
Why Having High Standards Does Not Make You Picky
Being called picky is a hard pill to swallow. When others accuse us, we doubt ourselves and lower the bar. But if we don’t have high standards, we attract what we don’t want. We allow low-vibrational people who don’t add value to our lives. Learn how to set high standards the right way and replace…
The Importance of Right Timing for Success
Right timing for success is about being at the right place at the right time. It’s also about using your smarts and intuition to recognize when to make a move and when to wait until things are favorable. While it’s possible to do things when the timing isn’t perfect, you’ll most likely have to work…
What is Karma and how it impacts your life
Karma can be interpreted in many ways, but it’s most commonly associated with cause and effect – what you put out into the world comes back to you. Over the years, karma has taken on other meanings beyond the law of causality and good or bad deeds. Knowing the different perspectives on karma and how…