“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
― Steve Jobs
Contemplate Death
Throughout my journey, I learned to keep perspective.
This means knowing that I am never alone.
No matter what I am going...
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr
Treasure Life
Life is precious.
Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
The only thing which is definite...
“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.”
― Bill Gates
Lifelong Commitment
I don’t subscribe to overnight success or quick fixes. Instead, I believe anything worthwhile takes time and dedicated effort.
Hence, I play the long game of committing to my vision which is a lifelong journey.
To keep myself focused and...
“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet, death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it, and that is how it should be, because death is very likely the single best invention of life. It's life's change agent. It clears...
“It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential.”
― Greg McKeown
Focus on the Essentials
To reciprocate the gift of life, I take full advantage of the rare and beautiful opportunity to live as a human.
This involves staying in the present...
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Be a Living Billboard of Your Message
After helping many people become better versions of themselves, I have learned leading by example is one of the most effective ways of catalyzing lasting transformation.
When others come to me for advice, I do one of the following:
Tell them stories...
“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Follow Your Curiosity
On one of my business trips to Holland, I met an interesting man. He was sitting one seat away in the middle aisle of the airplane. As I glanced over in...
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.”
― Brené Brown
Speak from Your Heart
With a resolute commitment to grow as a speaker and leader, I attended Toastmasters meetings regularly. During my journey, I presented speeches...
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
― Viktor Frankl
Don’t Give Away Your Power
During one of my meetings with my former colleague, she repeatedly asked questions about the scientific project. Because it required more data, I told her that I...
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
– Walt Disney
Synchronize Your Present and Future Self
After reading an inspiring book or watching a motivational video, I immediately feel excited to implement what I’ve learned. For example, I may have seen an instructive clip on an exercise movement. And during the moment, I’m extremely energized and...