What’s more rewarding: being recognized by the crowd or knowing you did well? When satisfaction comes from applause, you rely on approval from others. But when you exceed the standards you set for yourself, pride comes from within. True pride comes from embracing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and giving everything your best effort. You don’t need… [Read More]
How to Be Kind and Considerate
The Lost Art of a Handwritten Note
Some things, like physical maps, disposable cameras, and answering machines, have become relics of the past, replaced by newer, more convenient innovations. Similarly, if you’re like most people, your mailbox once overflowed with holiday cards, thank-you notes, and birthday wishes. But these days, aside from the occasional exception, such traditions are fading. Handwritten cards are… [Read More]
Does Choosing Easy Make Life Harder?
Taking the easy way may seem smart, but it can often make your life harder. We take refuge in comfort over challenge, convenience over conviction, and acceptance over self-respect. Deep down, we may know it’s not right — but hey, it’s easy, and sometimes that’s enough. In the short term, it might be. But in… [Read More]
Expect the Best or Get Used to Less
Have you ever been disappointed by someone’s behavior, a friend who let you down, or a business deal that went south? You expected more, and they fell short. In fact, they didn’t just fail to meet the moment — they failed to exceed even the bare minimum. If so, you’re not alone. Disappointment is part… [Read More]
Do What Matters Most
You Screwed Up…Now What?
Everyone screws up at some point — we’re only human. What sets people apart is how they respond. Some bend over backward to make things right, while others get defensive, point fingers, or go radio silent — turning a bad situation into something worse. The truth is, most people are willing to overlook a mishap… [Read More]
Find the Good in Every Situation
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