First let’s just move past the fact that I’m using “Hell” and not something more PG like “Heck.” It’s a stylistic decision but if this is a deal breaker, then no hard feelings. But if you’re like, “What are you talking about? You think too much! Who cares what word Read more…
 “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein S-U-C-C-E-S-SIt’s one of those big words- overused, overrated, vague, exhilarating, and yet somehow always ever so out of reach. But although the word is much embedded in our society, what is the actual Read more…
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -Nelson Mandela What is fear anyways? Well, the all-knowing Wikipedia defines fear as ” Fear is a feeling induced by Read more…
People always say that it’s not JUST about money, it’s so much more than that. And you think, “OK, that’s easy to say. But when I need money, I need money.”But then you say, “Well, on second thought, you make a good point. But then what is the “more” part?” Read more…
For me, ever since childhood, learned has always been weighed down by and attached to some sort of consequences – grades, test scores, college admissions, wealth, success, and self worth. I still remember those days sitting at a dinner table, with a page of math problems in front of me, Read more…
High performers are often the leaders in their field, and have had success overcoming the common psychological reasons keeping people from setting big goals and following their dreams (See How to Set Unrealistic Goals). They have the admiration, validation and respect from the people around them, so they must be Read more…
I am a huge proponent of goal-setting, and more specifically, SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely). I am addressing the “Attainable” and “Timely” components of the SMART goal, which basically refers to being realistic that you have the resources, skills, and capabilities to accomplish the task. This is Read more…
Talking about the stuff we all think about but rarely share aloud. “Hi! How are you?” “Fine! How are you?” “Fine!” That’s such a standard script that for most people that it has essentially become a reflex. When was the last time you actually paused after the first question, thought Read more…
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” Steve Jobs Starting from childhood, we are constantly exposed to the opinions, expectations, and judgments from our parents, friends, and of course, the rest of society. We begin to internalize what is “normal” course of life, the Read more…
