Why True Discernment Always Goes With Compassion
Discernment is often praised as a mark of wisdom; we admire those who can “see clearly,” who can…
The Most Important Math You’ll Ever Learn: Calculating The Cost of Your Choices
I think that most people think math is about numbers, formulas, and classrooms, but the most important math…
Whoever Has Will Be Given More – Matthew 13:12: The Law of Attention, Growth, and Loss
At first glance, Jesus’ words in Matthew 13:12 can feel uncomfortable and even harsh. Whoever has will be…
Knowledge is Power – Francis Bacon
Few statements in human history are as short, memorable, and profoundly true as Francis Bacon said: “Knowledge is…
A Life Inspired by Love and Guided by Knowledge
Bertrand Russell once wrote, “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” In just…
To Understand is To Be Free – Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza once wrote, “The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to…
Science is Organized Knowledge. Wisdom is Organized Life – Immanuel Kant
Information has never been more abundant. We live in a world where you can learn anything within minutes,…
Choices Are Free, But The Consequences Are Not: A Universal Paradox
We all love the idea of freedom; the freedom to choose our path, speak our mind and thoughts,…
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…
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…