“I’m the boss” — The Lonely Island Congratulations, you’ve been promoted! Years of hard work, long hours, side of desk projects, politicking, etc. has led to you getting a new title, a new salary, and perhaps even a new team. You’re on fire. You feel great. You want to run around with your new boss […]
Tag: Reflection
Check In On Your Resolutions
“Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” — Jim Rohn Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made in January? It’s time to check in on them. July 2nd is the official middle of the year. If you followed our recommendation for 2024 then you should be mid-way through your […]
It’s OK If Things Aren’t What You Expected
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” — Julius Caesar In every scenario there are infinite variables at play of how events will turn out. All of us have expectations of outcomes. The perfect attendance for a party or a flawless itinerary in regards to an expensive vacation. It’s […]
Don’t Keep Flying Into the Glass
“If you run into a wall and pretend it doesn’t exist, you’ll never make any progress.” — Sorachi Hideaki Things aren’t going well and you can’t figure out why. You are unhappy with your job, finances, bad habits, or relationship. You think about what you don’t like constantly and promise yourself to do better. Then, […]
What Do You Want in Life?
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky We have to be honest, we still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. This can be something that causes anxiety or can be perceived as a constant opportunity. In […]
Control What You Can, Mitigate What You Can’t
“You have absolute control over but one thing, and that is your thoughts.” — Napoleon Hill There are some variables in life that are completely out of our control. You have a huge day planned outside and it downpours. You double down all your money into a stock and it crashes. The list of examples […]
Succeed by Maximizing the In Between
“We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.” — John F. Kennedy We have previously pointed out once you spend time, you can’t get it back. Depending on the perspective, the same can be said for money. Once you spend a dollar, you can never get that particular dollar back. Luckily, there […]
Be the Person You Want to Follow
“There is no need to throw me to the wolves. They come when I call.” — Unknown It can be easy to idolize a person who says whatever they are thinking, no matter how factual or rude. The internet loves to highlight bizarre, hysterical, or outright insane posts/comments. As much attention as these individuals might […]
Celebrate Heritage
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana Everyone has ancestral heritage – lines of lineage that link back to the first humans who walked the planet. Across the world there are historical sites and museums which demonstrate the challenges and successes of our ancestors. Understanding the past […]
Do You Have a Hero?
“Look up to your heroes, not down at your haters.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Heroes are important. Either in fantasy epics or actual history, they provide us with ideal examples of morality, strength, courage, and honor. Across cultures, there are countless examples of someone standing up to do what is right, often against all odds. As […]