“Your health account, your bank account, they’re the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out.” — Jack LaLanne You only have one body on this ride called life, so it makes sense to take care of it. Most people do not have two or three hours a day to […]
Tag: Growth
Under-Estimation Leads to Failure
“A spark can set a whole forest on fire. Just a spark. Save it.” — Charles Bukowski Under-estimating a task, situation, or challenge can lead to being caught unprepared. When unprepared, it is hard to perform your best. This can result in unexpected failure. The easiest way to avoid this trap is to never under-estimate […]
First Impressions Are Powerful
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” — Will Rogers Impressions are important. The first impression is shown to stick and sets the tone for how someone will view you. Depending on the level of integration you’ll have with that person, an initial meeting has the potential to be followed up […]
Mastery Takes Practice
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo In an age of endless walkthrough videos, it is easier than ever to learn about a subject. Experts post to explain everything from the best way to tie your shoes to how to build a laser […]
Can You Change Your Mind?
“There is no place in a fanatic’s head where reason can enter.” – Napoleon Bonaparte Philosophical discussions on life can be fun and enlightening. Constructive conversations of points and counterpoints can lead to well thought out ideals. Challenging beliefs is how we grow, but there are times when you come across an unchangeable opinion. Regardless […]
Hope is Not a Strategy, Sort Of
“Pessimism never won any battle.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “Hope is not a strategy” is a complex phrase. We have all had moments where we wish upon a star in hopes of a particular outcome. While this might make you feel better, it will not move you closer to your goal. That said, hope is […]
Never Wave the White Flag
“Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack.” – Seneca There are very few situations in life where you will have zero obstacles in front of your goal. To live is to experience distractions, loses, and setbacks on the way to victories. Some can be minor, others can be entirely life-changing. No […]
Be a Planeswalker
“Go then, there are other worlds than these.” – Stephen King, The Gunslinger The world is a wonderfully diverse place. No two people are the same as cultures, beliefs, and ways of living vary by country. Even within a single geographical area there are differing views, fashions, tastes, etc. Listening to, and understanding the foundation of, […]
There is No Wall, Just a Brick
“‘I’m gonna lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid,’ and you do that every single day, and soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith Having a grand vision is good. It helps you to place a line in the sand far ahead of you with the goal of making it there […]
The World is Bigger In Real Life
“Life is short and the world is wide” – Simon Raven The world is constantly getting smaller from the perspective of technology. Gone are the days of long distance calls and pen pals, replaced by international calling and Wifi messaging apps. Even though the world feels smaller, it’s circumference hasn’t changed at all. There’s still tons […]