The Criticism That Comes With Life Change – Advice from EpictetusFor those who wish to live on purpose there is one thing to remember; not only must we surround ourselves with people who will take us higher, but we must also let go of those who are dragging us down or criticizing our endeavors.It is…
Start Your Day Like a Roman EmperorI was recently reviewing the journal entries of Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher) and I found a quote that inspired me to try starting my mornings like the Roman emperor himself. Marcus Aurelius writes the following passage:“Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with…
What Kind of Student Are You? In my many hours spent reading letters by the Stoic Philosopher Seneca I have come to appreciate his many marvelous rants. When it comes to long, detailed, and passionate rants about people, not many come close to those written by Seneca.One of my all time favorite passages by Seneca is…
Life is Meaningless Without a GoalViktor E. Frankl was a Jewish psychologist who was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp throughout World War II. His book, Man’s Search for Meaning, in which he writes of his time in the camp, is a marvel of non-fiction and psychology. Frankl makes the argument that the true difference…
Laughter – The Miracle HealerI would like to write briefly on the power of laughter. Nothing, in my view, can do more good for the human spirit than to simply sit back and laugh. Laughter is the most joyous song of the heart; an expression of the highest form.The Jewish psychologist and Nazi concentration camp…
The Power of PerspectiveIn the battle against the negative mindset it is vital that we cultivate a more empowering perspective, and in doing so we can build a healthier attitude towards life and situations. Having a healthy perspective is knowing that no matter what happens, there is always someone who is worse off and in…
Are You Being Primed for Greatness or Mediocrity?There is no such thing as “standing still” in life. People claim to simply be “coasting,” but this also is a fallacy invented to feed the pride of those who know that the way they are living is well below their potential. If you are happy “coasting” then…
The Greatest Lesson I Ever LearnedOf all the lessons that I’ve ever learned in my life, one particular schooling stands out in my mind as the greatest. There are lessons that we learn that play important roles in our development, and then there are lessons learned that change the course of our lives altogether. This…
Are Your Paradigms Affecting Your Ability to Grow?We all have paradigms that shape the way that we live our life. Most of us go through life believing only that which has been fed to us. We grow up in a particular church or sect of society, we believe what our parents believed, and live how…
The Seven Ingredients to Highly Effective Life ChangeFor those who are walking on their own personal development path, the internal question may often arise; “what can I do to ensure that the changes I make stick with me?” This is an important question to ask if you are interested in real self development, and I…
