Saying “no” is a simple act in theory. In practice, most people tend to find it harder than meets the eye. Even when people think they’re good at saying no, requests for time, effort and energy can often plow right … Continue reading
Does visualization really work? Can it really produce the change you want to see? You might be skeptical at first. So let me share a story with you about how visualization can literally change your life. It’ll give you a … Continue reading
Most of us may not have much difficulty in liking ourselves, but can the same be said about loving ourselves unconditionally? Loving yourself unconditionally is not about merely liking yourself on the surface. Instead, it means to love and accept … Continue reading
Two months into the run of the Broadway musical Hamilton in San Francisco, with the show at the peak of its success across America, I suffered a heart attack. I was the show’s music director—responsible for conducting and maintaining the production in … Continue reading
What do you think when you hear the word ‘baggage’? Chances are that, if you aren’t waiting in the security check line at the airport, the term causes a feeling of discomfort. This could be for any number of reasons. … Continue reading
Being mentally strong is often a choice and something we need to instill in ourselves. It’s not some magical quality that a few of us are lucky to have. Everyone reaches a point in their lives where their mental strength … Continue reading
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