I read this beautiful poem today and wanted to pass it along. Living from the heart brings authenticity and therefore leads to happiness with oneself and others. Living from the heart also brings a sense of pride in the tasks one accomplishes and subsequently improves one’s effectiveness at work and at home. Enjoy these inspiring words. […]
Read MoreMonth: September 2013
3 Great Pieces of Advice
Earlier this month, 64-year old Diana Nyad gave three pieces of advice immediately after she emerged from the water, after swimming 52-hours from Havana, Cuba to Florida. On September 2, Nyad became the first person to have accomplished this treacherous swim without the aid of a shark tank – a device that protects the swimmer […]
Read MoreFutile Work v. Meaningful Work
Days spent working on dead-end projects suck the life right out of us. That’s a scientific fact, not just common wisdom. In fact, the research related to this idea is discussed by Dan Ariely in his TEDtalk video below. Meaningful work has the opposite effect on our well-being because it energizes and inspires us. When […]
Read MoreSeeing Yourself as You Really Are, It’s Like Putting on Glasses for the First Time
Recently, I was reminded of my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Cameron, and the events that led her to realize that I needed glasses. It’s a fairly common story but one that I want to share because it reminds me of a more recent event that has also allowed me to see the world more clearly. […]
Read MoreLabor Day Thoughts
This Labor Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of the American worker. This national holiday was originally created to honor the achievements of American workers but somewhere along the way it turned into a great reason to have an end-of-summer picnic and go to a baseball game. By all means enjoy […]
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