Anger isn’t the opposite of joy. Neither is sadness. People who lead joy-filled lives also can experience negative emotions. However, it is the absence of emotions that blocks joy. Unfortunately, too many of us have allowed ourselves to live in … Continue reading
I was on the subway yesterday, waiting for my train to come with my earphones on. In the pause between songs I heard an old man saying:” Yes, young man, I know we live in democracy and ages of free … Continue reading
Yes, I said bad. I want to know what is easy for you? What do you love? But also what do you hate? What is your biggest weakness? Life does not have a road map. Once you decide what you … Continue reading
Sometimes self-improvement can feel rather overwhelming. You just wanted to be a bit more confident at social gatherings… …but 3 years and 100 books later you find yourself deep down the self-development rabbit hole pondering questions such as: “How do … Continue reading
Tell me you haven’t had this happen to you. You have an important project or exam and you really need to focus, but every time you sit down you just seem to get distracted. It’s happened to me, hundreds, maybe … Continue reading
Lifelong learning is a buzzword today, and it’s easy to see why. The massive changes in technology and the changing nature of work are reasons to sharpen our skills and expand our knowledge. We need to be lifelong learners, but … Continue reading
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