Watch out for boredom in your career if your heart is not involved. Imagine you have an uncle you don’t like. But you need him. Imagine you are new in town and he is the only one who can get you a job and his place is the only place you can stay for a …
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6 Effective Communication Habits Most People Forget
Conversations are not about “winning.” They are about learning. Everybody wants to be granted the gift of feeling understood. Everybody wants to be listened to. Everybody wants someone who does not attempt to “help” or “make” the other person feel better. Who does not try to fix a problem or thinking about a solution. You …
Don’t Pursue Something Because “You Want To Be Great” (Lessons on Purpose)
Pursue something because it fascinates you, because the pursuit itself engages and compels you. “The fastest way to pass your own expectations is to add passion to your labor.” — Mike Litman Once upon a time, I had a co-worker who had no interest or dedication to a job of training others. Until we parted ways, I saw no …
This Is How You Let Other People Rob You Of Your Energy
We give our energy constantly, mindlessly, and without a great deal of care. Do you know that your time and energy are sacred and yet you give it to others without a care of how they are going to destroy it? When your friend is talking about a fight you had 5 years ago and …
This Is How You Find The 2 Important Ingredients That Lead To A Meaningful Success
“I think I’m going to leave my job.” You told her. “Wait! What? Why would you leave a job that pays well?”Your friend’s face is tight with worry and confusion. “Because I am not happy.” You try to explain to your friend that even though you earn a good money as a lawyer, lately you …
You Have To Do Hard Things Others Can’t Do For You – Life Lessons
“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.” — Buddha When a child tries to walk for the first time, parents …
Your Response Is Always More Powerful Than Your Circumstances – Life Lessons
We can’t make other people’s actions about us. They never will be. We can’t ever control what others do — only how we respond. And we have to remember this even when others hurt us. When people leave. Or betray us. When lie or cheat or steal. When they say they’ll call or text but never do. …
This Is How You Tackle Your Fear
“I am attacking anything that I’m scared of.” Will Smith Face your fear This is not the other choice. It is the only choice. Imagine that you are living in a closed house. You crave the sun but you are too afraid to go outside. You want to feel the touch of other human beings …
Circumstances Make The Man
Let us consider this circumstance as an example. Imagine, someone insulted you right in your face. And you are thinking of coming with more insulting words than you received. Ask yourself this: “Would I insult this person back if I know for a fact that the insult has nothing to do with me?” Circumstances make …
Your Loved Ones Are Not A Ribbon On Top Of A Package
They are the package. You have to knock the door And enter. Everybody that you love deserves your deliberate focus and attention. If you and your significant other are living in the same house but going through two completely different experiences, then you must make a deliberate effort to enter into their world. I mean, how will …