self-development Archives

The Friends You Lose…

Twenty years ago, I had dozens of friends. Or what I thought were friends at that stage in my life. In reality, none of those people were ones I could count on, or really become close with. Kind of like all those Facebook friendships you’ve probably developed.

The Person Always at the Scene of the Crime…

I want to build on the last post and the new podcast coming out today, going deeper on the subject of taking responsibility for your own prosperity – health, happiness and success. In the post I equated it with personal leadership, and it is that. But it’s also about co-creation. Co-creating your prosperity.

The Question to Ask Yourself

Most people spend their life searching for answers. But I find that searching for better questions produces much better results. The only caveat is that if you ask the wrong question, the answer is irrelevant. Or even misleading.

Are You Turning into Your Parents?

There is a hysterical series of commercials from an insurance company here in the U.S. right now, with the theme of turning into your parents. That thought might be the most frightful thing you’ve ever heard. And probably should be.

Your Greatest Reward…

Please imagine a few possible scenarios for yourself….You desire to write a bestselling book. You take writing courses, attend workshops, and work on honing your craft. You write every day for months and months. Finally, you start your book and after months of hard effort complete it. It gets accepted by a publisher and it debuts on the New York Times bestseller list! That isn’t your greatest reward…

The Lost Opportunity…

Think about how much time is devoted to worshiping deities, Stone Age superstitions, and all of the attendant dogma, doctrines and limiting beliefs that go along with that. Imagine if it was utilized in introspection, self-awareness, and personal development instead.

Endow Your Own Chair, Professor

I am delighted to share with you some amazing and exciting news. I have been selected to receive an endowed professorship at one of the world’s finest universities! If you’re not familiar with how this works, an endowed professorship (a/k/a endowed chair) at a university is a position permanently paid for by an endowment fund specifically set up for that purpose. It is a great honor to receive an endowment and this chair will allow me to continue both studying and teaching the principles of prosperity.

Beware of False Positives for Growth

Last week I wrote about the need to be willing to let go of your old story, if you want to live a prosperous life. Unfortunately, just releasing an old story doesn’t guarantee success. Because you can create a false positive...

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