“The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first...
“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...
“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...
“The way we do anything is the way we do everything.”
– Martha Beck
The Pillars of Life
My life philosophy is to always perform my best in everything I do. This translates to taking care of myself and those around me. However, before I can provide for others, I must first be able to supply for myself.
And how I treat myself indicates...
“Only do what only you can do.”
— Andy Stanley
Create An Extraordinary Life
Warren Buffet, one of the richest people in the world, helped his former pilot create an avoid-at-cost-list.”
One day, Buffet said to his pilot:
“You’ve been working for me for a long time. You should have moved on and found better opportunities. Can I help you to get there?”
The pilot...
“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...
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
– Maya Angelou
Revisit Your Definition of Success
After starting every new job, I had to create a different routine and...
“The only person stopping you from doing something is yourself.”
— Chrissie Hynde
Allow Others Learn Their Own Lessons
Relationships are one of the pillars of my life. Hence, I am constantly evaluating my connections.
To live my best, I want to surround myself with others who have self-awareness and are actively working on themselves. This way, we can grow together by stepping...
“Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Spend your life with people who make you smile, laugh, and feel loved.”
― Roy T. Bennett
Take A Chance on Yourself
In 2013, I...
“The lesson is simple, the student is complicated.”
― Barbara Rasp
Rise Above Your Feelings
In 2016, when I finally decided to quit my high-paying job and pursue my desire to help others full-time, I had to overcome many internal struggles.
One of the biggest obstacles was living in the future and worrying about the unknown.
I overanalyzed the possible outcomes and was concerned...