The Foundation of a Meaningful Life
In their book, The Good Life, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz point out that human beings are social creatures which means that each of us, as individuals, cannot provide everything we need for ourselves.
Don’t Let Other People Talk You Out of Your Dream
Sometimes, when you share a dream that you’re excited about with those around you, you’ll find their responses to be less than encouraging. For example, if you’re thinking about changing careers, starting your own business or going after a promotion, some of your friends and colleagues may try to talk you out of it by saying things like: “Are you sure you want to do that?”
A Refreshing Take on Success
Author and speaker Brian Tracy had this to say about success: “Success is not necessarily determined by material possessions or accomplishments.
Taking a Risk is a No-Lose Situation
Taking a risk is one of the few “no lose” situations that life has to offer—if we succeed, we’re happy and excited, and if we fail, we have the opportunity to learn from the experience which makes it much more probable that we’ll succeed the next time around.
Performing Tiny Acts of Kindness Can Transform Our Lives
English writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley (author of Brave New World written in 1932) was often asked, “What is the most effective technique for transforming my life (meaning what can I do to make changes leading to a noticeably better or more fulfilling version of myself).”
Being Kind to People on the Phone Can Make Your Life Much Easier
The auger in the ice maker in my refrigerator broke a while ago. I spoke with some people who know this business and they said I needed to purchase an ice bucket and auger assembly replacement, remove the old assembly and install the new one.
Kind Acts Have a Powerful Impact on People’s Lives
When it comes to impacting people’s lives, nothing is more powerful than kindness. As Albert Schweitzer once said: “Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate.”
People Are Absolutely Craving to Be on The Receiving End of a Smile
My friend Patricia shared the following story. On her way to work on the morning I saw her, she pulled up to a stop light alongside another car.
If You Think Winning the Lottery Will Make You Happy, Read This
Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, posted the following personal story in the New York Times: “A patient of mine once shared with me a most unusual story. He had worked for years in the food industry with a modest salary and humble lifestyle.
If You’re Having a Bad Day, Step Back and Rewrite the Script
A friend of mine gave me this advice when I was having a bad day. What she meant was, instead of whining or playing the victim when you’re having a bad day, step back, take a deep breath, and say to yourself, “I’m going to rewrite the rest of today’s script.”