The Strength, The Struggle, and The Growth: The Lessons From Nietzsche’s Tree
Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote: “The tree that would grow to heaven must send its roots to hell.” Looking…
Winning Without Fighting Back: Not Becoming Like Those Who Wrong You
With our world full of retaliation, harsh words, and “getting even,” there is a deeper, and better strength;…
Stop Before It Costs You More: The Self-Development Lesson of Riding The Wrong Train
There is a proverb that is often attributed to Japanese wisdom, that goes like this: “If you get…
The Illusion of Competence: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Blinds Us
There is a strange paradox in human thinking: The people who know the least too many times feel…
Confirmation Bias: To See Clearly, You Must Look Beyond What Confirms You
Obviously we all like to believe that we are rational, clear thinkers; that our decisions are guided by…
Self-Control or Self-Sabotage: The Message of Proverbs 25:28
There are verses in Scripture that speak softly, and there are verses that shout with striking clarity. Proverbs…
The Lock-In Mindset: The Power of Relentless Focus on Your Goals
I am sure you know that we live in a world of endless distractions, notifications, social media, entertainment,…
When The Truth No Longer Has Credibility Coming From You Because You Have Lied Too Often
There is a painful moment in life that no one warns you about: The moment your truth becomes…
Don’t Win The Battle And Lose The War
Life is full of moments where we feel the urge to “win” to get the last word, to…
When “If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them” Leads You Astray
There are sayings that guide us, shape us, and help us survive, but there are also sayings that…