In both business and life, there have always been winners and losers. Some people just seem to be able to excel in their careers while others just barely get by or, worse, flounder and struggle in a seemingly endless cycle. A popular and practical exercise to determine your strengths and weaknesses can be found in … Read more
If you want to experience true happiness, joy, and personal fulfillment in life, look in the direction of your passion and purpose. For most people, these two often take the back seat because of the need for survival—working around the clock to pay the bills and live a good life. However, when you think long … Read more
When it comes to choosing a career, there are plenty of factors. It is important to make the correct career choice since many people work more than they sleep. By asking yourself these eight questions, you will be best positioned to choose a career that suits you. 1. Can This Career Support My Desired Lifestyle? … Read more
Are you consciously designing your life? Do you really understand what that means and how to do it? This matters because, in a time when online marketers are pitching their services or products, promising that they’ll give you the time and financial freedom you need to create your “life by design,” it is important for … Read more
A widespread picture represents two individuals standing on either side of the number 9 that has been drawn on the floor. For one person, it appears as the number 6 and for another, it’s the number 9. Who is right and who is wrong? Obviously, they both are right yet they both are wrong in … Read more
As human beings, one of our deepest-rooted desires is to have a meaningful and happy existence. You’ve probably heard of the saying, “Live your best life.” It’s good advice. We all want to feel connected to both ourselves and others. We want to feel that we’re part of something important and that we’re making a … Read more
There’s always something pulling at our attention: work, kids, social media, ageing parents, the list of life categories goes on. In our fast-paced society, it’s easy to lose the balance that we crave. As a result, it’s easy to neglect important areas in our lives that bring us meaning and fulfillment. This is where the … Read more
In a world that is constantly evolving and taking new forms, it can be somewhat overwhelming trying to make sense of this thing called life. One of the things that rarely changes in this world and what can provide a guiding light for you throughout your life are your core values. Having core values will … Read more
“If I have to spend any more time as a cog in the wheel – sacrificing my own creativity & passion to help someone else’s vision come to life – I am going to scream,” I thought staring at the excel spreadsheet on my screen. At that moment, I gained two essential pieces of self-knowledge: … Read more
Life can throw curve balls your way and challenge you even when the best of conditions have manifested in your life. Whether you are a middle-aged working parent, deep into your retirement, or somewhere in between, there are times when we all find ourselves saying “I’m stuck.” I have a strong familiarity with this feeling … Read more
So it has come this far. You’re stuck in a rut and feel like you’re not living your life to the fullest. You can feel it, but you find it more and more difficult to get rid of this feeling… That’s why you are here, right? Some of your friends or colleagues might say to … Read more
Today, most people like the idea about self-improvement. It’s trendy. But before you can improve yourself, you have to get to know who you are, what you want, and why it’s so crucial to know the answers to those questions. Once you know who you are, what you stand for, and what you want, then … Read more
Has someone ever asked you what you would do if money weren’t a factor? It’s one of those questions that people often brush aside because, quite frankly, money is a factor. The doubters will mock you as naïve or foolish, but deep down you know it’s possible to start living your dream life. It seems … Read more
The statistics are dismal. A recent study has found that 69% of people feel trapped in the same old routine, and only 3 out of 10 people are happy with their lives.[1] People are feeling stuck. So, how do you get unstuck in life? What Does It Mean to Feel Stuck? Some are feeling stuck … Read more
My intent for this discussion is to build on an article I published called How to Upgrade Your Critical Thinking Skills for a Sharper Mind. The focus here will be on self-awareness, critical thinking and a new idea I am developing called “Swarming the Brain”. I will use methods and frameworks from Systems Thinking V2.0, … Read more