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Success is Lived, Not Achieved

Success is often portrayed as a final destination—a place we arrive at, brush our hands off, sigh a contented sigh, and then bask in perpetual bliss (“… and they lived happily ever after”). This notion is not only misleading but...

The Right Zone: Finding Balance Between Comfort, Growth, and Failure

As I sat in a room full of entrepreneurs, each sharing their aspirations, one individual's proclamation stood out: "I will be a billionaire in five years." The audacity of the statement struck me, especially since, to my knowledge, he wasn't...

The Power of “I Am”

"I am…" is one of the most powerful internal statements we can make. The problem is that we often lack awareness of even having these thoughts. These two words, followed by whatever descriptor we choose, shape our identity, influence our...

The Law of Attraction Versus the Law of Action

Many people swear by the law of attraction, believing that positive thinking and visualization can bring them wealth, success, and happiness. But I don't subscribe to that idea. Instead, I believe in the law of action. Action is the true...

$200,000 or 2,500 Hours?

Seven years ago, when we were deciding whether to buy a new house, I did a cost analysis. The drive to and from work was frustrating. I hate driving. When you throw in traffic, construction, and other inevitable delays, I...

Choose Your Pain Wisely

Pain is an inevitable part of life. From the moment we are born until the day we die, we encounter various forms of pain—physical, emotional, and psychological. While we can't avoid pain entirely, what many people fail to realize is...